Foundations that fund organizations in Lancaster, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lancaster nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $438K to Lancaster organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lancaster around $2,500. 7 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lancaster
- $438K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lancaster organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedlings Foundation | Branford, CT | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Humanitarian/educational/community |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Paducah, KY | 2 | $115K | $58K | Yes | Project support |
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $95K | $95K | Preselected only | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted |
| Midwestone Bank Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Fire and rescue station renovations project; General operating fund |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2024 excellence |
| James E Dutton Foundation Inc C/O Dean W Fenske | Merrill, WI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Surgical Table & Sink |
| Holiday Auction Inc | Lancaster, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Help support grant co sheiffs dept |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,675 | $1,675 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $1,531 | $431 | Yes | Matching gift; We need a lift |
| Les and Betty Mack Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Lancaster, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | 501(c) 3 |
| Ay McDonald Charitable Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Public affairs |
| Fritz Family Foundation Inc | Potosi, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd | Madison, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Needs based |
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 Lancaster, Wisconsin?
Seedlings Foundation, Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust, The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Midwestone Bank Foundation, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc and 9 others reported grants to Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.