Private foundation · EIN 26-6615961 · Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin · Environment

Mead Wildlife Area Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $84K total, median $42K. 50% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$84K
Median grant
$42K
Stays in WI
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wisc Dept of Natural ResourcesMilwaukee, WIFunding for educator$45K
T Rowe Price CharitableBaltimore, MDRestricted$39K

By state: Wisconsin 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Mead Wildlife Area Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin, administered in care of Susan a Feith, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mead Wildlife Area Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mead Wildlife Area Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $84K across 2 grants, a median of $42K.

Where does Mead Wildlife Area Tr give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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