Foundations that fund organizations in Highland, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Highland nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $35K to Highland organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Highland around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Highland
- $35K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Highland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Award fellow and leader school; 2025 fellow |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Carole and Milo Olson Family Foundation | Wautoma, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | annual operating expenses |
| Fillback Family Foundation Inc | Montfort, WI | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | To assist with emergency responses; To aid in emergency response |
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 Highland, Wisconsin?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Kalscheur Family Foundation, Carole and Milo Olson Family Foundation, Fillback Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Highland 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 Highland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.