WPS Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
WPS Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Monona, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $373,750 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$373,750
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,000 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $264,000 | 41 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 36 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $373,750 | 50 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Carerros PO Box 7786, Madison, WI 53707-7786 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 977-5000 |
| What to submit | Employees with eligible children submit an online application and upload their childrens transcript. |
| Deadlines | Late January |
| Restrictions | Children of full-time employees of WPS or one of its wholly owned subsidiaries are eligible to apply for one of these $2,500 scholarships. The program is open to children of all full-time employees regardless of location or remote worker status. This includes stepchildren and adopted children. An eligible student must be a high school senior or have graduated from high school and must be age 25 or younger as of May 31 in the year applying. The student must also have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. |
What WPS Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 39 | $326,250 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Dane County | Local initiative | $100,000 |
| Edgewood University Inc | Local initiative | $12,500 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Foundation | Health and wellness | $10,000 |
| Arts for All Wisconsin | Local initiative | $10,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | Military veterans | $10,000 |
| Center for Black Excellence | Underserved populations | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin in | Health and wellness | $10,000 |
| NAMI Wisconsin Inc | Health and wellness | $10,000 |
| New Community Shelter Inc | Underserved populations | $10,000 |
| Newbridge Madison Inc | Local initiative | $10,000 |
| People Incorporated | Health and wellness | $10,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Local initiative | $10,000 |
| RSVP of Dane County Inc | Local initiative | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank | Local initiative | $7,000 |
| Vera Court Neighborhood C | Local initiative | $5,500 |
| Access Community Health Center | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Cntr | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Anesis Foundation for Men | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Centro Hispano Inc | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Community Support Network | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Dogs on Call Inc | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Black | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Gildas Club Madison | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Inter Tribal | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Journey Mental Health Center | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Community | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Outreach LGBTQ Community | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Psycharmor Institute | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Project Inc | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi and Americas Fund | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Sierra Delta Inc | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Stand Down Madison | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Keep Wisconsin Warm Cool | Local initiative | $4,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Financial support of students | $3,750 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance Inc | Local initiative | $3,000 |
| Hmong Institute Inc | Underserved populations | $3,000 |
| Carroll University Inc | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Edgewood University Inc Scholarship | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Perkins
- Vicki Bernards
- Kristine Euclide
- Patricia Klines Gotecki
Questions people ask
Does WPS Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Late January.
How much does WPS Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$373,750 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs WPS Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Perkins (President), Vicki Bernards (Secretary & Treasurer), Kristine Euclide (Board Chair) and Patricia Klines Gotecki (Vice President).
What does WPS Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and veterans.