Funders / Wisconsin

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Wisconsin

137 foundations have made 2,127 grants to arts and culture organizations in Wisconsin, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 60 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

137

Funders

2,127

Grants

$15,000

Median grant

484

Organizations in category

  1. D’addario Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $2,324, largest $3,294. That is 75% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $7,500, largest $25,000. That is 70% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. 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.

  4. Builders Initiative Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $110,000, largest $610,000. That is 50% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Aspirus Wausau Hospital Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $15,000, largest $15,000. That is 18% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. 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 unsolicited applications.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Wisconsin, out of 137 on record.

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