Foundations that fund organizations in Eleva, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Eleva nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $52K to Eleva organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Eleva around $8,000. 2 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Eleva
- $52K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in WI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Eleva organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benne-Fit Valley Foundation Inc | Eleva, WI | 3 | $33K | $3,821 | Preselected only | Support of local veterans and christmas wreaths for veteran…; Capital improvement projects; Support the mission of historical preservation |
| L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc | Eau Claire, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Building/generator upgrades |
| Koch Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant |
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 Eleva, Wisconsin?
Benne-Fit Valley Foundation Inc, L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc, Koch Charitable Trust, Xcel Energy Foundation reported grants to Eleva 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 Eleva. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.