How to apply
Employees with eligible children submit an online application and upload their childrens transcript. Contact: Jennifer Carerros, Po Box 7786, Madison, Wi, 6089775000 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.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WI | Local initiative | $100K |
| Edgewood University IncMadison, WI | Local initiative | $13K |
| Agrace Hospicecare FoundationFitchburg, WI | Health and wellness | $10K |
| Arts for All WisconsinMadison, WI | Local initiative | $10K |
| Boulder Crest FoundationBluemont, VA | Military veterans | $10K |
| Center for Black ExcellenceMadison, WI | Underserved populations | $10K |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin inMadison, WI | Health and wellness | $10K |
| NAMI Wisconsin IncMadison, WI | Health and wellness | $10K |
| New Community Shelter IncGreen Bay, WI | Underserved populations | $10K |
| Newbridge Madison IncMadison, WI | Local initiative | $10K |
| People IncorporatedEagan, MN | Health and wellness | $10K |
| Porchlight IncMadison, WI | Local initiative | $10K |
| Rsvp of Dane County IncMadison, WI | Local initiative | $10K |
| Second Harvest FoodbankMadison, WI | Local initiative | $7,000 |
| Vera Court Neighborhood CMadison, WI | Local initiative | $5,500 |
| Access Community Health CenterMadison, WI | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature CntrMonona, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Anesis Foundation for MenMadison, WI | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersMadison, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Centro Hispano IncMadison, WI | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Community Support NetworkMadison, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Dogs on Call IncPoynette, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Foundation for BlackMadison, WI | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Gildas Club MadisonMiddleton, WI | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Inter TribalLac du Flambeau, WI | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Journey Mental Health CenterMadison, WI | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Madison Public Schools FoundationMadison, WI | Underserved populations | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House CommunityMadison, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Outreach Lgbtq CommunityMadison, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Psycharmor InstituteSan Diego, CA | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Project IncMadison, WI | Local initiative | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi and Americas FundOceanside, CA | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Sierra Delta IncMadison, WI | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Stand Down MadisonMadison, WI | Military veterans | $5,000 |
| Keep Wisconsin Warm CoolMadison, WI | Local initiative | $4,000 |
| University of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI | Financial support of students | $3,750 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance IncMadison, WI | Local initiative | $3,000 |
| Hmong Institute IncMadison, WI | Underserved populations | $3,000 |
| Carroll University IncWaukesha, WI | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Edgewood University Inc ScholarshipMadison, WI | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Madison Area Technical CoMadison, WI | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Minnesota State CollegesDuluth, MN | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| Universtiy of Nebraska LincolnNorth Lincoln, NE | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| University of South CarolinaColumbia, SC | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | Financial support of students | $2,500 |
By state: Wisconsin 39 · Minnesota 3 · Virginia 1 · California 2 · Louisiana 1 · Mississippi 1
About this foundation
Wps Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Monona, Wisconsin, administered in care of Wendy Perkins, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wps Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Employees with eligible children submit an online application and upload their childrens transcript. Deadlines: Late January.
How much does Wps Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $374K across 50 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Wps Charitable Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (39 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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