Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Wisconsin

Foundation funding in Wisconsin across 7 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Museums and historical organizations — 178 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 162 funders, median grant $10,000
Performing arts organizations — 151 funders, median grant $8,300
Community development organizations — 146 funders, median grant $31,500
Arts and culture organizations — 132 funders, median grant $12,750
Animal shelters and rescues — 86 funders, median grant $5,000
Youth sports leagues — 46 funders, median grant $4,250

Funders active across several causes

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 5 of these 7 causes: youth development programs; performing arts organizations; community development organizations; arts and culture organizations; youth sports leagues.
Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 7 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Madison Community Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: youth development programs; performing arts organizations.
United Performing Arts Fund Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: performing arts organizations; community development organizations.
Midway USA Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Xcel Energy Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn — among the top funders for 2 of these 7 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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