Foundations that fund organizations in Genoa, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Genoa nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $22K to Genoa organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Genoa around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Genoa
- $22K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in WI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Genoa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| Glendenning Family Foundation Inc | LA Crosse, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | 2024 initiative |
| William Bassett Foundation | Holmen, WI | 1 | $520 | $520 | Preselected only | Wetland and waterfowl conservation |
| Davidson Foundation for Music Dance and Dramatic Arts | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Assistance with 501(c)(3) purpose |
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 Genoa, Wisconsin?
Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Bnsf Railway Foundation, Glendenning Family Foundation Inc, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, William Bassett Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Genoa 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 Genoa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.