Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Wisconsin
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports in Wisconsin in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Green Bay Packers Foundation
- $6,000 to East High School Gridiron Club Inc, Green Bay: Update east high school varsity football uniforms and helmets
- $5,500 to De Pere Select Soccer Club, De Pere: Expand programming to foster the health and well-being of more youth and adults in...
- $5,000 to Dairyland Sports Corporation, Madison: The baumgarten legacy fund
How to apply: Application is available online during the application period of may 1 to july 1.
Deadlines: July 1 of each year
Restrictions: The organization must be a recognized non-profit for a minimum of two years and be located in the state of wisconsin.
Lenz Edward and June Char Tr 71504
- $160,000 to Pardeeville Boys Club Inc, Pardeeville: Program support
- $18,275 to Portage Service Club Association, Portage: General operating purposes
- $12,800 to Portage Youth Soccer Association, Portage: Program support
How to apply: The lenz ed & june char tr. Makes distributions for charitab le, educational, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. Proposa ls may be submitted at any time in writing to the lenz administrator.
Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation
- $18,500 to Wausau Kayak & Canoe Corporation, Wausau: Whitewater park repairs and updates for freestyle kayak national and world events
- $15,000 to Wausau Curling Club, Wausau: Video streaming-wausau curling club
- $12,000 to Wausau Events, Wausau: Wings over wausau
How to apply: Www.providingopportunities.org
Restrictions: Generally central wisconsin geographic region
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Madison Festivals Inc, Fitchburg: General support
- $1,000 to Shorewood Hills Swim and Dive Club Inc, Madison: General support
- $1,000 to Dairyland Sports Corporation, Madison: General support
How to apply: Complete the application for funding and provide a copy of irs determination letter, current financial statements or copy of most recent audit report, project or program budget, and copy of minutes authorizing grant proposal.
Restrictions: Grants are generally awarded to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations located within madison gas and electric's service territory.
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $250,000 to Somerset Youth Hockey Association, Somerset: Capital campaign
- $200,000 to Hudson Hockey Association, Hudson: Capital campaign
How to apply: The foundation mission, funding priorities, and application can be found at fkandersen.org
Deadlines: March 30, june 30, and october 30
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Endowment funding does not fall within the guidelines of the foundation. The foundation also does not provide funding to individuals, political campaigns,...
L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Our Nawakwa Inc, Chippewa Falls: Capital campaign
- $2,500 to Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club, Altoona: Operating funds
How to apply: Letter format-request application guidelines
Deadlines: January 31
Restrictions: Northwest wi charities preferred, eau claire and chippewa counties
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn
- $51,500 to Oconto Girls Softball Association, Oconto: Field renovations are holtwood park, equipment
- $10,000 to Oconto Wrestling Club, Oconto: Mats at oconto high school
How to apply: Letter requesting grant, federal exemption number, description of purpose for the grant.
Anon Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to Milwaukee Jr Admirals, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $1,000 to All-Hands Boatworks Inc, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
How to apply: Letter stating description of agency, summary of project, and evidence that applicant is an irc 509 public charity
Restrictions: Grants only for scientific, literary, educational, or religious purposes to a 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) charity.
Elwyn Remington Foundation C/O Ruder & Co
- $25,000 to Antigo Area Recreation Foundation, Antigo: Pickleball court project
- $10,000 to Langlade County Ski Club, Antigo: Tow rope upgrade project
How to apply: Online application via website
Deadlines: February 1st
Restrictions: Greater antigo area
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Friends of Wisconsin Camp Tapawingo, Mishicot: Human services
- $5,000 to Healing Play Inc, Prescott: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Keller Family Charitable Trust
- $5,000 to Beaver Dam Hockey Association, Beaver Dam: Swan city skaters
- $5,000 to Beaver Dam Hockey Association, Beaver Dam: General support
How to apply: Applicants should submit a letter request that states the background of the charity, including its charitable purpose, and the clients it serves.
Deadlines: October 31
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Stevens Point Curling Club, Stevens Point: Donations - civic/comm service
- $3,000 to Fort Wilderness Ministries, Mcnaughton: Donations - matching gift
How to apply: Letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution.
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Portage Service Club Association, Portage: Accessible canoe/kayak launch
- $1,000 to Bya Wrestling, Montello: Matching gift
How to apply: Giving for good grant request: -identification of nonprofit organization applying for funding -description of project, including funding details, timeline, and goals of project -description of the problem or opportunity the project is addressing
Kolaga Family Charitable Trust
- $2,000 to Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club, Pewaukee: Operating exp
- $1,500 to Special Olympics Wisconsin, Madison: Summer games
How to apply: Application should include description and purpose of charitable organization
Restrictions: Grants limited to section 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations
Youth Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Next Door Foundation, Milwaukee: Education
- $1,000 to All Hands Boatworks, Milwaukee: Education
How to apply: Grant applicants must complete the youth foundation's application form and submit all required documents including a copy of the applicant's irs determination letter; current financial statements; most recent audit, review, or compilation report; a project or program budget; and...
Deadlines: December 15th, march 15th, june 15th, and september 15th for the respective grant cycles
Restrictions: The youth foundation's mission is to assist and promote the welfare and betterment of children and young people up to twenty-five years of age that contribute to their physical and intellectual development and formation of character. All...
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Wisconsin Figure Skating Club Inc, West Allis: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Westosha Falcon Youth Football Inc, Salem: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Trek Foundation Inc
- $250,083 to American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Inc, Hayward: Trail development at mt. Telemark by the birkie foundation.
How to apply: Requests for donations can be made at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_us/trek-foundation/request-a-donation/
Restrictions: Submissions must 1) help preserve the land in perpetuity, 2) be open to the public and free to use and 3) prove a commitment to activate the trails with the local community.
The Joyce Foundation
- $75,000 to Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Odanah: Environment
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
Flowers Family Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc, Darien: To further the tax exempt mission of the organization
How to apply: Written including nature of the organization, purpose of request, other sources of funding, etc.
The Luther Family Foundation
- $60,000 to Hudson Hockey Association, Hudson: General
How to apply: Requests for contributions should contain a brief description of the applicant and proposed use of the funds.
Judd S Alexander Foundation
- $50,000 to Rib Mountain Bowmen, Merrill: Ada facility
How to apply: Applications need not be in any particular form, but should specify the activity for which capital is requested, other sources of funding, the documented exempt status of the organization, evaluation procedures contemplated by the grantee together with a copy of any evaluation,...
Deadlines: The foundation has no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation has no absolute restrictions or limitations on grants, but usually makes grants only to entities in wisconsin that benefit marathon county and its residents for capital, start-up, or emergency needs. The foundation does not...
Schneider National Foundation Inc
- $33,333 to Heritage Hill Corporation, Green Bay: Grant
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Fulcrum Foundation Inc
- $25,600 to Medford City Baseball, Medford: Medford city baseball project
How to apply: Website: https://www.fulcrumfound.org/rfp-process-information letters of interest should include the following: -project summary statement -statement of need the "why" of the project -project activity the "what and "how" of the project -expected project outcomes -credentials why...
Deadlines: Spring award: april fall award: october
Restrictions: Funds may not be used for: -entertainment or alcoholic beverages -lobbying -projects conducted outside of the fulcrum foundation service area (residents of taylor county, the southern half of price county or within 25 miles of medford,...
Ba Mason Trust
- $25,000 to Our Nawakwa, Chippewa Falls: Capital campaign
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Geographical location of 25 mile radius of chippewa county. Normally not for donee "operational" expenses.
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan, Sheboygan: Continued support
How to apply: A written letter giving details of the applicant, its purpose, its intended use of any grant, evidence that shows the applicant is qualified under section 170(c) of the internal revenue code.
Deadlines: None, the grants committee of this private foundation meets periodically.
Restrictions: This private foundation's grants are made to public supported 170(c) internal revenue code qualified organizations; primarily in wisconsin. No grants to individuals or organizations that require "expenditure responsibility under treasury...
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