Foundations that fund organizations in Caledonia, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Caledonia nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $37K to Caledonia organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Caledonia around $6,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Caledonia
- $37K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in WI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Caledonia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meca Wisconsin Police Canine Vest Foundation Inc Aka the Meca Foundation | Mequon, WI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | K-9 fund |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | 2025 fellow |
| Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Distinguished Young Women is a national scholastic honorary… |
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 Caledonia, Wisconsin?
Meca Wisconsin Police Canine Vest Foundation Inc Aka the Meca Foundation, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc reported grants to Caledonia 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 Caledonia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.