Foundations that fund organizations in Darien, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Darien nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $262K to Darien organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Darien around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Darien
- $262K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in WI
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Darien organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kara Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Flowers Family Foundation Inc | Bloomington, IN | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization |
| Stauber Family Foundation | Morton Grove, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust | Naples, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Fund |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Shodeen Family Foundation | Geneva, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
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 Darien, Wisconsin?
The Kara Foundation, Flowers Family Foundation Inc, Stauber Family Foundation, Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust, Kunes Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Darien 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 Darien. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.