Foundations that fund organizations in Custer, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Custer nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $181K to Custer organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Custer around $16K. 6 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Custer
- $181K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $16K
- Based in WI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Custer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couillard Solar Foundation Inc | Deerfield, WI | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | For the promotion of a safe, healthy and caring community |
| Sally Mead Hands Foundation | Madison, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Donations - matching gift |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Chicago, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program |
| Trustage Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Anthony P Brzezinski Foundation Inc | Mosinee, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Boiler project |
| John W Pope Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Custer, Wisconsin?
Couillard Solar Foundation Inc, Sally Mead Hands Foundation, Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc, Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Arie and Ida Crown Memorial and 3 others reported grants to Custer 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 Custer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.