Foundations that fund organizations in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fitchburg nonprofits
55 private foundations gave $5.3M to Fitchburg organizations in their latest filings; 21 of the 55 that say either way accept applications.
69 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fitchburg around $5,000. 31 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 55
- Accept applications
- 21
- of 55 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fitchburg
- $5.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 69
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fitchburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 2 | $2.0M | $1.0M | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant; Site visit honorarium |
| Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | 1 | $2.0M | $2.0M | Preselected only | Research |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $225K | $225K | Yes | 82596 supporting a learning exchange to center the lived ex… |
| FIRST Business Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | Program support |
| Donald W & Margaret M Anderson Foundation | Maple Plain, MN | 1 | $120K | $120K | Preselected only | To support the organization's mission |
| Turnbull Family Foundation Inc | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $120K | $120K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $115K | $115K | Preselected only | Early childhood funding models |
| Silver Lining Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $92K | $46K | Yes | General purpose contribution |
| Schlecht Family Foundation Inc | Waunakee, WI | 2 | $75K | $38K | Preselected only | To support operating activities. |
| Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $43K | $2,500 | Preselected only | VID/TOPS (Advancement Via Individual Determination/Teens of…; Hardship Assistance Grant; General & Unrestricted |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $35K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Pre-School Fund; General & Unrestricted; Higher Ground Fund |
| Cremer Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General operating |
| Trustage Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Riley Jr and Carlene Riley | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc | Fitchburg, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable operations |
| Dan & Patti Rashke (tasc) Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Ransom Family Foundation | Carefree, AZ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Gussel Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | General operations |
| Carrie Foundation | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General funds |
| Vine and Branches Foundation Inc C/O the Legacy Group Inc | Brookfield, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Gateway project for entrepreneurs |
| Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Wps Charitable Foundation Inc | Monona, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Health and wellness |
| Patrick and Lee Baxter Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $6,500 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| St Joseph Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,052 | $5,052 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc | Clive, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc | New Glarus, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Gebhardt Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hershberger Family Foundation Inc | Middleton, WI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Thompson Family Charitable Fdn Inc C/O Jason T Thompson | Fitchburg, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General program support |
| Franklin Electric Charitable & Educational Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To support general operations |
| Shomos Family Foundation Ltd C/O Godfrey & Kahn Sc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $1,991 | $995 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $1,705 | $400 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| Little Red Foundation % Alisse Thomas | Clinton, IA | 1 | $1,405 | $1,405 | Yes | Rent |
| Friends of Jon | Sycamore, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Donation to Pauls Party EIN: 83-3630729 to assist in purcha… |
| Dl and Lf Rikkers Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,037 | $1,037 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Graef Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Event support |
| The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc C/O Hsc/Tuscan & Company Pa | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Brown Assistance Fund Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Alvarado Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Granum Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Prize for literary achievement |
| The Colburn Family Foundation C/O Sterling Foundation Management LLC | Reston, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Medical |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Arts |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Lexis Legacy | Irvine, CA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Veterinary Expenses |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 1 | $58 | $58 | Yes | Donations - matching gift |
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 Fitchburg, Wisconsin?
The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, FIRST Business Charitable Foundation Inc, Donald W & Margaret M Anderson Foundation and 50 others reported grants to Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.