Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin, holding $212M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 1 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin Incsince 2015 | $8.1M22 grants · 2024 | $354K | Preselected only | $142M |
| Bell Family Charitable Foundation Incsince 1993 | $557K37 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $5.6M |
| Jasperson Family Foundation Incsince 2008 | $140K37 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Mead Witter Foundation Incsince 1953 | $87K1 grants · 2024 | $87K | Yes | $56M |
| McP Charitable Foundation Incsince 1983 | $85K27 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Mead Wildlife Area Trsince 2009 | $84K2 grants · 2024 | $42K | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Ann and Jerome Tork Foundation Incsince 2023 | $71K13 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $2.4M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Wisconsin
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Wisconsin Arts Board — Organizational GrantsStateWisconsin Arts Board | Wisconsin Arts Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Wisconsin Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateWisconsin Humanities | Wisconsin Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $212M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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