The Wisconsin Foundation
Historical funder research: IRS Form 990-PF filings from US private foundations, showing who funded what in past years. This is not a list of currently open grant calls, and we do not track open RFPs from private foundations. From public IRS Form 990-PF filings (latest on file for this funder: tax year 2024). Coverage: tax years 2019–2025. Freshness: the IRS releases these returns 1.5–2+ years after the tax year ends, so 2025 is still partial and a funder's newest grants may not appear yet. Last updated: November 14, 2026. Filings can contain errors, so confirm current priorities and deadlines with the funder before applying.
Year 2025 is still partial because many returns have not been filed or released yet. That is a freshness issue — coverage in our dataset is tax years 2019–2025.
Only 40.0% of this funder's organizational grants could be linked to an IRS cause code.
- Form & materials
- TYPED STATEMENT OUTLINING THE REQUEST. IF SELECTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION APPLICANT WILL SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION BETWEEN JANUARY 1 & MAY 1 FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD.
- Deadlines
- LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE ACCEPTED ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
- Restrictions
- GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO 501 (C) (3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE GRANT SHOULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN DANE COUNTY. THE APPLYING ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF AN ACTIVE, ENGAGED BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CAPABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE PROPOSED PROJECTS. THE RECIPENT MUST USE THE GRANT TO BENEFIT PERSONS UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE. THE GRANT MUST PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT. THE RECIPIENT SHOULD NOT RECEIVE A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF ITS FUNDING FROM FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE GRANT SHOULD BE USED TO FURTHER TRADITIONAL VALUES.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose (as filed) | Amount | Tax yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Westport | Waunakee, WI | SPONSOR PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | $231,195 | 2024 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | LISA BUESTON STUDENT ENDOWMENT FUND | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Uw Foundation | Madison, WI | DESIGNATION OF GIFT TO CROWE FUND | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Fond Blanc Foundation | Middleton, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 | 2024 |
| Door County Land Trust | Sturgeon Bay, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability | Naples, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Uw Foundation | Madison, WI | DESIGNATION OF GIFT TO CROWE FUND | $5,000 | 2023 |
| East Madison Community Center | Madison, WI | BOW L-A-THON | $3,000 | 2023 |
| Center for Research on Wisconsin Economy | Madison, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 | 2023 |
| Wisconsin DNR | Madison, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 | 2023 |
| Fond Blanc Foundation | Middleton, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Steve Schemecker | Middleton, WI | TEACHER SPONSORSHIP | $500 | 2023 |
| Hispanics for School Choice | Brookfield, WI | THREE KINGS CELEBRATION | $500 | 2023 |
| The Roudebush Co | Middleton, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $469 | 2023 |
| Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy | Middleton, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150 | 2023 |
| City of Middleton | Middleton, WI | STONE HORSE GREEN | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Institute for Reforming Government | Delafield, WI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Badger Boys State | Portage, WI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $800 | 2022 |
| Explosions of Fun | Middleton, WI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 | 2022 |
| Turning Point of USA | Phoenix, AZ | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 | 2022 |
Grants to individuals are counted but not named.
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