Foundations that fund organizations in Germantown, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Germantown nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $945K to Germantown organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
35 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Germantown around $5,000. 19 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Germantown
- $945K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 35
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Germantown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | To support the Milwaukee Youth Counseling Initiative |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $189K | $189K | Yes | Youth counseling initiative, operating support |
| Robert & Joan Follett Memorial Charitable Trust | Appleton, WI | 1 | $162K | $162K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Stimac Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Youth counselingtexas expansion research |
| Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Milwaukee school and church based counseling program support |
| Timothy and Barbara Michels Family Foundation | Brownsville, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Antioch Foundation 1015002041 | LA Crosse, WI | 1 | $47K | $47K | Yes | Ministry |
| The Gallagher Family Foundation C/O Allison Pfeifle Arentfox Schiff Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $42K | $42K | Yes | Family services |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Paducah, KY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Programming support |
| Jack Picheles Nielsen Education Trust Inc | Maple Plain, MN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Education |
| Emil Ewald Family Foundation Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | 3 | $10K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships; General fund; Food pantry |
| Warden Family Foundation Inc | West Allis, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| The Simpson Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support of daily operations |
| Kelben Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Primum Bonum Inc | De Pere, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community |
| Gardner Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating expenses |
| The Gotzion Family Foundation Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 | Yes | To further the goals of AFS Wisconsin Chapter & for Burn Vi… |
| Berghammer Construction Foundation Inc | Butler, WI | 2 | $3,400 | $1,700 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Stampt Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Howard and Geraldine Knaack Foundation | Crystal Lake, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation | Elm Grove, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Townsend Foundation Inc | Menomonee Falls, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Grant |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Community Market Grant |
| Scellato Family Foundation | Bargersville, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 2 | $750 | $375 | Yes | General operating support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Education |
| Grand Foundation | Sturtevant, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted for general use of charity |
| Arvid W & Judy R Schwartz Family Foundation | Green Isle, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Enjoy a Better Life Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General |
| Ambrico Family Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | 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 Germantown, Wisconsin?
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc, Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc, Robert & Joan Follett Memorial Charitable Trust, Stimac Family Foundation, Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc and 25 others reported grants to Germantown 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 Germantown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.