Foundations that fund organizations in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manitowoc nonprofits
45 private foundations gave $3.0M to Manitowoc organizations in their latest filings; 27 of the 45 that say either way accept applications.
149 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manitowoc around $2,500. 28 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 45
- Accept applications
- 27
- of 45 that state a policy
- Dollars to Manitowoc
- $3.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 149
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WI
- 62%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manitowoc organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc | Manitowoc, WI | 34 | $2.3M | $34K | Yes | Restricted; Unrestricted |
| Harold C Kallies Charitable Trust 32f003019 | Neenah, WI | 17 | $135K | $10K | Yes | General operating expense; General purposes; General operating expenses |
| Jane & Arthur Stangel Fund Inc | Manitowoc, WI | 15 | $106K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable; Educational |
| The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | 3 | $78K | $23K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Nast Family Foundation Inc | West Bend, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Nash Family Foundation C/O Hawkins Ash Cpas Llp | Manitowoc, WI | 4 | $33K | $6,500 | Yes | General contribution |
| Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Transportation program; Capital projects - dry dock uss cobia and transform property |
| The Roy and Darlene Geigel Foundation a Charitable Trust | Naples, FL | 6 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Donald and Eunice Dow Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Education; Human services |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | The boys & girls club of manitowoc: creating accessible, in… |
| Terry Kohler Family Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General appeal |
| The Manitowoc Company Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $10K | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program specific support |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 3 | $9,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Theatrical lighting console replacement; Kan cool for school; Think & drink series |
| Neshotah Charitable Foundation Inc | Two Rivers, WI | 11 | $7,700 | $550 | Yes | Charitable; Women Who Care ReceipientWomen Who Care RecipientWomen Who…; Support |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $6,500 | $3,250 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Schreiber Foods Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| James E Dutton Foundation Inc C/O Dean W Fenske | Merrill, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Shelter Security System |
| The Boucher Family Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support of public charity |
| Kohler Foundation Inc | Kohler, WI | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Yes | Intergenerational music |
| Primum Bonum Inc | De Pere, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Community |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Direct member match |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community conversations - november 2024 - monthly winner |
| Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | Egg Harbor, WI | 5 | $2,500 | $400 | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | 2022 excellence |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious; Education |
| Francis Kerscher Foundation | Sun City Center, FL | 7 | $2,400 | $50 | Yes | Charitable; Education; Charitablecharitable |
| Eunice V Dow Foundation Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Krainz Foundation Inc | Franklin, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation | New Albany, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | In memory of anne mccracken |
| Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education programs sponsor |
| Jacques Weber Foundation Inc | Orangeville, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Provide general funding |
| Ogilvie Family Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted use |
| Underwood Family Foundation Inc | Mequon, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation Corporation | Markesan, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Community support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Toward general operating expenses. |
| Michael Fredrich Charitable Foundation | Livermore, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Support Of Other Charitable Organizations |
| Rev Joseph Finan Missions Charity Xxxxx3009 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $75 | $75 | Yes | Donation |
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 Manitowoc, Wisconsin?
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc, Harold C Kallies Charitable Trust 32f003019, Jane & Arthur Stangel Fund Inc, The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation, Nast Family Foundation Inc and 40 others reported grants to Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.