Foundations that fund organizations in Black Earth, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Black Earth nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $15K to Black Earth organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Black Earth around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Black Earth
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in WI
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Black Earth organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hallick Family Foundation | Shorewood, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Kohler Foundation Inc | Kohler, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Art week 2026 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Health/human services |
| Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc C/O Graham Johnson | Edwardsville, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Summer program |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Black Earth, Wisconsin?
The Hallick Family Foundation, Kohler Foundation Inc, Edward Jones Foundation, Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr, Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc C/O Graham Johnson and 1 others reported grants to Black Earth 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 Black Earth. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.