Foundations that fund organizations in Manawa, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manawa nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $190K to Manawa organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manawa around $10K. 4 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 Manawa
- $190K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manawa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & D Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 15 | $103K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations; Education |
| A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc Paul J Sturm | Manawa, WI | 7 | $70K | $10K | Yes | Program support; Fine arts; Education |
| Susan E Sturm Charitable Trust Matthew Suby Trustee | Madison, WI | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | To support church activities |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Little wolf trail storywalk |
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 Manawa, Wisconsin?
B & D Foundation Inc, A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc Paul J Sturm, Susan E Sturm Charitable Trust Matthew Suby Trustee, Green Bay Packers Foundation reported grants to Manawa 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 Manawa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.