Foundations that fund organizations in Hilbert, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hilbert nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $374K to Hilbert organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hilbert around $32K. 5 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hilbert
- $374K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $32K
- Based in WI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hilbert organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul and Carol Gehl Family Trust Co State Bank of Chilton Trustee | Chilton, WI | 1 | $168K | $168K | Preselected only | Grant for general needs |
| Lawrence Norbert & Harry Schwabenlander Hilbert Hs Memorial Scholarship Fdntn | Chilton, WI | 1 | $161K | $161K | Yes | Fund scholarship program |
| Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc | Hilbert, WI | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | 2022 excellence |
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 Hilbert, Wisconsin?
Paul and Carol Gehl Family Trust Co State Bank of Chilton Trustee, Lawrence Norbert & Harry Schwabenlander Hilbert Hs Memorial Scholarship Fdntn, Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc, Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc reported grants to Hilbert 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 Hilbert. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.