The Wisconsin Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wisconsin Foundation is a private foundation in Middleton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $247,195 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $231,195. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$247,195
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$231,195
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,119 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,119 | 10 | $191,690 |
| 2024 | $247,195 | 5 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terrence R Wall 1818 Parmenter Street Suite 400, Middleton, WI 53562 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 826-4000 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $237,195 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Westport | Sponsor purchase of playground equipment | $231,195 |
| Young America's Foundation | Lisa bueston student endowment fund | $10,000 |
| UW Foundation | Designation of gift to crowe fund | $5,000 |
| Door County Land Trust | General support | $500 |
| Fond Blanc Foundation | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terrence R Wall
- Erica Koch
- F Taylor Brengel
- Joe Degroot
Questions people ask
Does The Wisconsin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letters of inquiry are accepted any time during the year..
How much does The Wisconsin Foundation give?
$247,195 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Wisconsin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terrence R Wall (President/Director), Erica Koch (Vice President/Director), F Taylor Brengel (Secretary/Director) and Joe Degroot (Treasurer/Director).