Foundations that fund organizations in Mercer, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mercer nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $60K to Mercer organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mercer around $1,000. 6 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mercer
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in WI
- 86%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mercer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty J Koller Beneficiaries Trust | Webster, WI | 1 | $49K | $49K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Lumw Foundation | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Multhauf Foundation Ltd | Sarona, WI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell Foundation | Mequon, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Pukall Lumber Foundation Inc | Arbor Vitae, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Building fund |
| Elizabeth Woodruff Charitable Trust C/O Lake Ridge Bank | Monona, WI | 1 | $775 | $775 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
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 Mercer, Wisconsin?
Betty J Koller Beneficiaries Trust, Lumw Foundation, Multhauf Foundation Ltd, Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell Foundation, Pukall Lumber Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Mercer 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 Mercer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.