Foundations that fund organizations in Milwaukee, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Milwaukee nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $16K to Milwaukee organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Milwaukee around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Milwaukee
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in OR
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Milwaukee organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzien Family Foundation Inc C/O R August Benzien | Portland, OR | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted/general op |
| Waldorf Schools of North America | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,463 | $4,463 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Carl S & Wanda M Weyandt Foundation C/O Hill Barth & King LLC | Warrendale, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Health care/medical |
| Judith Ann Mogan Foundation | Coos Bay, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Rippleworks Inc | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | General support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Milwaukee, Oregon?
Benzien Family Foundation Inc C/O R August Benzien, Waldorf Schools of North America, Carl S & Wanda M Weyandt Foundation C/O Hill Barth & King LLC, Judith Ann Mogan Foundation, Rippleworks Inc reported grants to Milwaukee organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Milwaukee. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.