Foundations that fund organizations in Madision, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madision nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $20K to Madision organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madision around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madision
- $20K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madision organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boger Family Foundation Inc C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Exempt purposes |
| Robert E Shepherd Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation | Mauston, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Program support |
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 Madision, Wisconsin?
Boger Family Foundation Inc C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp, Robert E Shepherd Foundation, Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation reported grants to Madision 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 Madision. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.