Foundations that fund organizations in Algoma, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Algoma nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $160K to Algoma organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Algoma around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Algoma
- $160K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Algoma organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin and Debra Cherney Family Foundation Inc | Kewaunee, WI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | $95,000 for the transportation garage capital campaign, $4,… |
| Metzner Lee W Tuw Memorial Fund | Chicago, IL | 29 | $31K | $973 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Algoma Elementary School - Pts Inc | Algoma, WI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Purchased playground equipment and classroom items |
| Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | ESIs programs and services to benefit individuals with dive… |
| Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Algoma, Wisconsin?
Marvin and Debra Cherney Family Foundation Inc, Metzner Lee W Tuw Memorial Fund, Algoma Elementary School - Pts Inc, Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc, Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation Inc reported grants to Algoma 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 Algoma. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.