Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $2.4M to Jefferson organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
50 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson around $7,500. 19 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jefferson
- $2.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 50
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in WI
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrold van Winter Charitable Foundation | Rockville, MD | 1 | $2.0M | $2.0M | Preselected only | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Darlene Schaefer Charitable Trust Xxxxx8009 | Chicago, IL | 2 | $72K | $36K | Preselected only | General |
| Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J Tilleman | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | General operating support, endowment campaign |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Paducah, KY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating support |
| Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | 3 | $31K | $10K | Preselected only | Program support; Training and materials |
| Harley a & Lillian M Butler Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $26K | $13K | Yes | Beloit area neighborhood forest project; Matching gift |
| Thomas W Dower Foundation | Kenilworth, IL | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the r… |
| Lloyd Hake Scholarship Tr Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | St Louis, MO | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Jonas Family Foundation Trust | Thornton, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| John a & Evelyn Monahan Memorial Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General |
| Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Preselected only | Command post wrap; Program support |
| Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| James E Dutton Foundation Inc C/O Dean W Fenske | Merrill, WI | 1 | $8,778 | $8,778 | Yes | Collaboration with Small Watershed and Producer-led Groups |
| Generac Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 14 | $8,050 | $500 | Yes | General & Unrestricted; Parks and Recreation - National Night Out event sponsorship…; 2025 Goat Fest sponsorship fund |
| Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc | Walworth, WI | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Football stadium signage |
| Johnson Family Trust C Dtd 3281979 Brandon Spivack Successor Trustee | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Galaxy Foundation Inc | Hartland, WI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Sms Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Create opportunities for developmentally disabled |
| Wauwatosa Savings & Loan Foundation | Oostburg, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating |
| The Richard and Tamberly Frain Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Gerald L and Dee Lila Murray Foundation Inc | Palmyra, WI | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide Income to Support the Foundation Intention |
| Elizabeth Jones Chisholm Charitable Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Debbink Family Foundation Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Annual Fund Drive |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
| Benne-Fit Valley Foundation Inc | Eleva, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Tikvah Charitable Trust | Watertown, WI | 2 | $100 | $50 | Yes | Operating expenses |
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 Jefferson, Wisconsin?
Jerrold van Winter Charitable Foundation, Darlene Schaefer Charitable Trust Xxxxx8009, Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J Tilleman, Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust, Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc and 25 others reported grants to Jefferson 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 Jefferson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.