Foundations that fund organizations in Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cross Plains nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $282K to Cross Plains organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
40 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cross Plains around $2,500. 19 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cross Plains
- $282K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 40
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WI
- 59%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cross Plains organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc | Belleville, WI | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | Ice age national scenic trail maintenance |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Lumw Foundation | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 5 | $28K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Park and community center |
| Aloysius Foundation | Middleton, WI | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Trail project in plover river segment of ice age trail |
| Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation | Cumming, GA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Handicap assistance |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Glacier creek middle school playground expansion project; Optimal learning environment initiative |
| Dan & Patti Rashke (tasc) Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Violet & Harold Jaeke Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | Placed trained guide dogs with visually impaired |
| Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation | Orlando, FL | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Frandsen Family Foundation | North Branch, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust | Denver, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | general fund |
| Carolyn M & Leary E Peterson Family Foundation Inc | Prairie du Chien, WI | 1 | $3,199 | $3,199 | Preselected only | General donation |
| The Cece Strong Foundation | Elk Grove Village, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Travel expenses tofrom hospital for cancer patient |
| Generac Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | youth education programs 2025/2026 |
| The Hallick Family Foundation | Shorewood, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Food and poverty |
| John H & Kathleen H Schneider Family Foundation Inc | Mequon, WI | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $1,600 | $800 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious; Environment |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $1,260 | $630 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Subsidy |
| Jx Gives Back Family Foundation Inc C/O Mark Muskevitsch | Hartland, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Ralph Landau Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Annual giving |
| E David Locke Family Foundation | Middleton, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $900 | $900 | Yes | Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant, match credit car… |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $650 | $650 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Mutschler Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Environment |
| Streich Family Foundation Inc | Glendale, WI | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | General |
| Trustage Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Cross Plains, Wisconsin?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc, Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Lumw Foundation, Kalscheur Family Foundation, Aloysius Foundation and 27 others reported grants to Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.