Foundations that fund organizations in Bristol, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bristol nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $155K to Bristol organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bristol around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bristol
- $155K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WI
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bristol organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Old Settlers Oktoberfest Inc | Salem, WI | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | balance of funds raised for bandshell and public service gi… |
| Dodson Foundation Inc C/O Mark R Dodson | Inverness, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| The Kara Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Massarelli Charitable Foundation | Mettawa, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | For financial support |
| Wollstein Family Foundation Inc C/O Mark a Schaum Esq | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bertaud Family Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 | Preselected only | Assist charitable goals |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 | Yes | Kenosha county association for home and community education… |
| Sommer Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. |
| Grand Foundation | Sturtevant, WI | 1 | $1,080 | $1,080 | Preselected only | Unrestricted for general use of charity |
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 Bristol, Wisconsin?
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund, Old Settlers Oktoberfest Inc, Dodson Foundation Inc C/O Mark R Dodson, The Kara Foundation, Massarelli Charitable Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Bristol 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 Bristol. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.