Funders / Wisconsin

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Wisconsin

178 foundations have made 3,120 grants to museums and historical organizations in Wisconsin, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 68 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

178

Funders

3,120

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

562

Organizations in category

  1. Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc — 46 grants to 34 organizations, median $9,235, largest $18,835. That is 20% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. National Center for Housing Management — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $51,147, largest $150,000. That is 17% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,600, largest $85,000. That is 25% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  4. Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $41,109. That is 24% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Richard G Jacobus Family Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,500, largest $8,333. That is 14% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. The Boldt Family Fund Inc — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $50,000, largest $253,483. That is 9% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc — 40 grants to 15 organizations, median $41,044, largest $670,221. That is 4% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Nimick Forbesway Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $50,000, largest $100,000. That is 18% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  9. Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc — 29 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $150,000. That is 5% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications any time.

  10. Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $9,169, largest $15,000. That is 10% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Wisconsin, out of 178 on record.

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