Foundations that fund organizations in Brussels, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brussels nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $22K to Brussels organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brussels around $2,500. 5 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brussels
- $22K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brussels organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation | Appleton, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Bhc outdoor campus exhibit proposal |
| Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency Xxxxxx2262 | LA Crosse, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Historical education |
| Ellsworth and Carla Peterson Charitable Foundation | Sturgeon Bay, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operations |
| James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation Inc | Butte Des Morts, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Girls softball team |
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 Brussels, Wisconsin?
US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation, Green Bay Packers Foundation, Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency Xxxxxx2262, Ellsworth and Carla Peterson Charitable Foundation, James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Brussels 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 Brussels. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.