Foundations that fund organizations in Deerfield, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Deerfield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $14K to Deerfield organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Deerfield around $500. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Deerfield
- $14K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in WI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Deerfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $7,281 | $2,500 | Yes | 2024 initiative; 2022 initiative |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $900 | $450 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| William & Evelyn Vander Galien Family Foundation Inc | Friesland, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Operating budget |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Deerfield, Wisconsin?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, William & Evelyn Vander Galien Family Foundation Inc, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Deerfield 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 Deerfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.