Foundations that fund organizations in Barron, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Barron nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $60K to Barron organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Barron around $1,500. 6 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Barron
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in WI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Barron organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Jerome Foundation Inc | Decorah, IA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Operating |
| Mary Ella Jerome Foundation | Barron, WI | 3 | $15K | $3,761 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Community support |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | 2024 excellence; 2024 initiative |
| Wallace H Jerome Foundation | Barron, WI | 5 | $6,700 | $1,000 | Yes | Operating |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Self-directed donation |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Coach recognition - football program expenses |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $135 | $135 | Yes | Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant |
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 Barron, Wisconsin?
Marion Jerome Foundation Inc, Mary Ella Jerome Foundation, Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Wallace H Jerome Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Barron 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 Barron. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.