Funders / Wisconsin

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Wisconsin

132 foundations have made 2,396 grants to arts and culture organizations in Wisconsin, with a median grant of $12,750. At least 58 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

132

Funders

2,396

Grants

$12,750

Median grant

484

Organizations in category

  1. Joy Engine Inc — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $37,500, largest $270,000. That is 50% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc — 18 grants to 13 organizations, median $9,560, largest $12,000. That is 8% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Kohler Foundation Inc — 20 grants to 4 organizations, median $7,500, largest $2,517,771. That is 10% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Sep 15.

  4. United Performing Arts Fund Inc — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $20,000, largest $22,010. That is 10% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable — 9 grants to 8 organizations, median $5,000, largest $35,000. That is 8% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc — 63 grants to 26 organizations, median $26,000, largest $1,225,000. That is 3% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,493, largest $40,000. That is 11% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $30,000, largest $34,500. That is 7% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 1.

  9. The Chicago Community Trust — 14 grants to 5 organizations, median $17,500, largest $7,000,000. That is 5% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $2,500, largest $5,000. That is 6% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due May 1.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Wisconsin, out of 132 on record.

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