Foundations that fund organizations in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Beaver Dam nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $887K to Beaver Dam organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
129 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Beaver Dam around $1,614. 16 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Beaver Dam
- $887K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 129
- Typical median grant
- $1,614
- Based in WI
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Beaver Dam organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Family Charitable Trust | Madison, WI | 7 | $239K | $8,000 | Yes | General support; New reading room with fireplace at library; Swan city skaters |
| Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | 26 | $225K | $1,614 | Preselected only | Community support; Arts support; Religious support |
| Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn | Madison, WI | 21 | $126K | $3,000 | Yes | General funding; Scholarship programs; General funding (hospice care) |
| Kimberly-Clark Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Other |
| Altemus Possin Science Fund Inc C/O Dale Beske | Verona, WI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Scholarship grants |
| Jung Family Foundation | Williamsburg, MI | 3 | $30K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Defray operating expenses |
| Cramer Family Foundation | Beaver Dam, WI | 3 | $30K | $10K | Preselected only | General support; Fellowship; Protect, advocate, validate and educate the women of beaver… |
| Aylward Family Foundation | Appleton, WI | 1 | $28K | $28K | Yes | To support education |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 7 | $17K | $300 | Yes | Matching gift; 2025 general funding; Volunteer grant grant |
| The Linse Bock Foundation C/O Chad Dutcher | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $15K | $6,000 | Yes | 2022 excellence; Award fellow and leader school; 2025 leader |
| Bishop Family Foundation | Glencoe, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable contributions |
| Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $13K | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Scholarship/Endowment Fund; Radford Scholarship fund |
| The Jack and Arlene Schumann Foundation Inc | Fall River, WI | 11 | $11K | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| The Peter J Seippel Foundation Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | 8 | $8,753 | $600 | Preselected only | To support local programs and projects; To provide scholarships; To raise awareness for breast cancer |
| Gennx Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization |
| Steve and Christa Slinger Family Gift Fund Inc | Lake Mills, WI | 9 | $5,750 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,246 | $5,246 | Yes | Match uw payroll deduction grant |
| The Wayne Family Foundation | Excelsior, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Generac Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 5 | $2,850 | $500 | Yes | Police department - National Night Out event; Recreation Department - Jam by the Dam sponsorship fund; Family Stage at Dodge County Fair Fund |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $2,500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Grande Foundation | Fond du Lac, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Pillar - other |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building; Mutual/membership benefit organizations, other |
| T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Will Family Foundation Inc | Watertown, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General funds |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
| Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging | Chicago, IL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General unrestricted exempt purpose of organization |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $104 | $104 | Preselected only | Education |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | United Way employee matching donation |
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 Beaver Dam, Wisconsin?
Keller Family Charitable Trust, Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation Inc, Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn, Kimberly-Clark Foundation, Altemus Possin Science Fund Inc C/O Dale Beske and 25 others reported grants to Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.