Funders / Wisconsin

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Wisconsin

151 foundations have made 3,406 grants to performing arts organizations in Wisconsin, with a median grant of $8,300. At least 60 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

151

Funders

3,406

Grants

$8,300

Median grant

501

Organizations in category

  1. United Performing Arts Fund Inc — 53 grants to 19 organizations, median $117,136, largest $2,040,935. That is 48% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 26 grants to 9 organizations, median $40,000, largest $350,000. That is 70% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. Arts Midwest Incorporated — 14 grants to 11 organizations, median $8,000, largest $70,000. That is 41% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Madison Community Foundation — 203 grants to 20 organizations, median $10,000, largest $215,963. That is 7% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc — 98 grants to 33 organizations, median $28,925, largest $892,195. That is 4% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc — 13 grants to 8 organizations, median $30,000, largest $172,000. That is 11% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 1.

  7. The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation — 34 grants to 8 organizations, median $11,250, largest $95,000. That is 7% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Door County Community Foundation Inc — 19 grants to 7 organizations, median $32,353, largest $1,443,706. That is 7% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc — 14 grants to 11 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 6% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $4,375, largest $5,000. That is 9% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Wisconsin, out of 151 on record.

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