Foundations that fund organizations in De Soto, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for De Soto nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $50K to De Soto organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to De Soto around $6,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to De Soto
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in WI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to De Soto organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Morse Beck von Peccoz Animal Plc | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Award fellow and leader school; 2025 fellow |
| Flowers Family Foundation Inc | Bloomington, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization |
| Coulee Region Kindness Inc Agency | LA Crosse, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Humanitarian |
| Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc | New Glarus, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General 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 De Soto, Wisconsin?
Martha Morse Beck von Peccoz Animal Plc, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Flowers Family Foundation Inc, Coulee Region Kindness Inc Agency, Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc reported grants to De Soto 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 De Soto. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.