Foundations that fund organizations in Gleason, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gleason nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $65K to Gleason organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gleason around $4,750. 6 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gleason
- $65K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,750
- Based in WI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gleason organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Wounded warriors united of wisconsin vehicle replacement |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $29K | $29K | Yes | Charitable |
| Elwyn Remington Foundation C/O Ruder & Co | Wausau, WI | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 | Yes | Equipment |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $550 | $275 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Helen V Werner and John M Werner Charitable Foundation Trust | Sheboygan, WI | 1 | $360 | $360 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Gleason, Wisconsin?
Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation, Sonnentag American Foundation Inc, Elwyn Remington Foundation C/O Ruder & Co, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Gleason 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 Gleason. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.