Funders / Wisconsin
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Wisconsin
163 foundations have made 3,421 grants to performing arts organizations in Wisconsin, with a median grant of $7,500. At least 65 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
163
Funders
3,421
Grants
$7,500
Median grant
501
Organizations in category
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.
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $22,250, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
Project Music Heals US Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,200, largest $10,400. That is 100% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
Gebhardt Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $25,000. That is 29% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
University Research Park Incorporated — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 32% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
MMG Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $20,500, largest $94,500. That is 14% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Meyer J & Norma L Ragir Foundation — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $750, largest $10,000. That is 22% of its Wisconsin giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
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.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Wisconsin, out of 163 on record.
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