Foundations that fund organizations in Mauston, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mauston nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $536K to Mauston organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mauston around $3,000. 13 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mauston
- $536K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in WI
- 81%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mauston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deena Hatch Foundation | Necedah, WI | 3 | $225K | $75K | Preselected only | Assist homeless in community; Scholarships; Operations |
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $195K | $195K | Preselected only | Prenatal through age three |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 4 | $24K | $6,000 | Yes | Award fellow and leader school; 2025 leader; 2025 fellow |
| Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation | Mauston, WI | 5 | $23K | $3,000 | Yes | Program support; Charitable purposes; Scholarship |
| Loren & Helen Walker Foundation | New Lisbon, WI | 3 | $17K | $3,000 | Yes | Charitable use; Scholarshipscharitable use |
| C Kevin Walker Foundation | New Lisbon, WI | 3 | $6,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Food and supplies; Operating expenses; Educational programs |
| Thompson Family Charitable Fdn Inc C/O Jason T Thompson | Fitchburg, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General program support |
| Hartje Family Charitable Foundation | La Valle, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Undesignated |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Physical education program expenses |
| Gussel Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operations |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $956 | $478 | Yes | Member co-op matches; Food drives |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Norman G Munson Foundation Inc | Necedah, WI | 2 | $400 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Zurn Foundation Inc (fka Rexnord Foundation Inc) | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | — | Yes | Other |
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 Mauston, Wisconsin?
Deena Hatch Foundation, The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Mauston 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 Mauston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.