Foundations that fund organizations in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cottage Grove nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $59K to Cottage Grove organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cottage Grove around $2,000. 8 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cottage Grove
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in WI
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cottage Grove organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taso Foundation Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Helping children facing physical and cognitive disabilities… |
| Widen Family Foundation Inc | Cottage Grove, WI | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Support for women and children in crisis |
| Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Community support |
| The Palmer Foundation | Oakton, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To cover veterinary costs including spay/neuter surgeries a… |
| George Colletti Family Foundation Attn George Colletti | Middleton, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Neuroendocrine cancer research |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Jpc Foundation C/O Michael Griffin | Janesville, WI | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | Preselected only | Support |
| The Devine Family Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Devine | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $730 | $730 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $380 | $380 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| Greywolf Foundation Inc | Cottage Grove, WI | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Program support |
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 Cottage Grove, Wisconsin?
Taso Foundation Inc, Widen Family Foundation Inc, Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation Inc, The Palmer Foundation, George Colletti Family Foundation Attn George Colletti and 6 others reported grants to Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.