Foundations that fund organizations in Columbus, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbus nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $45K to Columbus organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbus around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbus
- $45K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in WI
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramer Family Foundation | Beaver Dam, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support the equipment endowment |
| Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Versacare Inc | Loma Linda, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education |
| The Jack and Arlene Schumann Foundation Inc | Fall River, WI | 4 | $6,650 | $950 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Redirect | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted, general operating |
| Robert Wodill Youth Fund | Fall River, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Camp Grey Religious camp for Alyssa Bittner & Morgan Bittne… |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Columbus, Wisconsin?
Cramer Family Foundation, Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust, Versacare Inc, The Jack and Arlene Schumann Foundation Inc, Redirect and 2 others reported grants to Columbus 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 Columbus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.