Foundations that fund organizations in Cambridge, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cambridge nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $538K to Cambridge organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cambridge around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cambridge
- $538K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WI
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cambridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Father's Charitable Foundation Inc | Middleton, WI | 2 | $212K | $106K | Preselected only | General support; Roof fund, mission trip and willerup bible camp support |
| Amundson a Tr for Cambridge Fdn | Chicago, IL | 5 | $208K | $10K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Silver Lining Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 4 | $74K | $16K | Yes | General purpose contribution |
| Brookwood Foundation | Kenosha, WI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Music ministry |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2024 excellence |
| Davidson & Harley Fund Inc | Dousman, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Education, general operations |
| Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes |
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 Cambridge, Wisconsin?
Our Father's Charitable Foundation Inc, Amundson a Tr for Cambridge Fdn, Silver Lining Foundation Inc, Brookwood Foundation, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Cambridge 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 Cambridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.