Foundations that fund organizations in Gresham, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gresham nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $235K to Gresham organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gresham around $35K. 1 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gresham
- $235K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $35K
- Based in WI
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gresham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Foundation | Skokie, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Matthew Zell Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Sustainability |
| Vadon Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | To support organization |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Fostering youth development and leadership |
| Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc | Thomasville, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| Kohler Foundation Inc | Kohler, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Namaew kewaemakat piataetuaq: "sturgeon are coming home" |
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 Gresham, Wisconsin?
Rice Foundation, Matthew Zell Family Foundation, Vadon Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc and 1 others reported grants to Gresham 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 Gresham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.