Foundations that fund organizations in Berlin, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Berlin nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $94K to Berlin organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
44 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Berlin around $800. 8 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Berlin
- $94K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 44
- Typical median grant
- $800
- Based in WI
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Berlin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share N Share Alike Foundation Inc | Berlin, WI | 6 | $35K | $5,500 | Yes | Support the educational mission of the organization; Provide scholarships for the berlin high school students; Support the library |
| Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation Corporation | Markesan, WI | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Yes | Youth activities; Community services |
| Webster Foundation Inc | Ripon, WI | 13 | $15K | $1,000 | Yes | Books for kids; Tech coding robots; Food security program |
| Izna and Arden Longcroft | Berlin, WI | 5 | $7,000 | $500 | Yes | Bible Camp; Basketball equipment; Post Prom Event |
| Generac Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 7 | $6,430 | $800 | Yes | July 3rd Festivities - Petting Zoo sponsorship fund; Light the Park event; Sponsor Berlin Middle & High School VEX robotics team |
| Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc | Green Lake, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Youth development |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $3,032 | $100 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | 2024 excellence |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 3 | $2,000 | $500 | Yes | Light the park event; Trap team program, scholarship for local recipient; Annual event to support giving back to the community |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $125 | $125 | Yes | General contribution |
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 Berlin, Wisconsin?
Share N Share Alike Foundation Inc, Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation Corporation, Webster Foundation Inc, Izna and Arden Longcroft, Generac Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to Berlin 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 Berlin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.