Foundations that fund organizations in Athens, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Athens nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $79K to Athens organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Athens around $1,500. 7 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Athens
- $79K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in WI
- 88%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Athens organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Marion Nixdorf Scholarship Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Funds will be utilized to purchase from local businesses an… |
| Abbybank Foundation Inc | Abbotsford, WI | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Playground fencing; Outdoor tables and chairs |
| McTl Charities Inc | Schofield, WI | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Medical Bills; Fire Safety Equipment |
| The Macdonald Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help the softball program |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Friends of christian education banquet; General operating 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 Athens, Wisconsin?
Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Marion Nixdorf Scholarship Trust, Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation, Abbybank Foundation Inc, McTl Charities Inc and 3 others reported grants to Athens 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 Athens. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.