Foundations that fund organizations in Merrill, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Merrill nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $2.9M to Merrill organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
49 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Merrill around $1,000. 15 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Merrill
- $2.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 49
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in WI
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Merrill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierman Family Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 5 | $2.6M | $115K | Yes | General support; County fairgrounds updates; General support to stop domestic violence |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 13 | $129K | $500 | Yes | General operating support; Annual employee charitable gift; Matching united way employee gift |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Anthony P Brzezinski Foundation Inc | Mosinee, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Him first capital campaign |
| Lincoln County Arc Inc | Merrill, WI | 4 | $11K | $2,515 | Preselected only | Assist childern with special needs; Bowling scholarships; Assist students with special needs |
| Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Purchase food |
| Elwyn Remington Foundation C/O Ruder & Co | Wausau, WI | 2 | $9,500 | $4,750 | Yes | Equipment |
| Witthoft Apprill Family Foundation | Oro Valley, AZ | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Domestic abuse emergency network |
| Incrediblebank Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Yes | Scholarships; Donation supports united way programming related to health… |
| Park City Cares Foundation | Merrill, WI | 4 | $3,700 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation; Food for kids donation |
| James E Dutton Foundation Inc C/O Dean W Fenske | Merrill, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Trap-Neuter-Release Program |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $2,378 | $2,378 | Yes | Charitable |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| The Macdonald Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help the fastpitch program |
| James D Greenheck Foundation Inc | Weston, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To advance student learning, achievement, and success |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 4 | $867 | $133 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics; Animal-related; Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation | Walker, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organiz… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Match uw credit card donation grant |
| Hamburg Rainbow Riders Inc | Athens, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Donation to spouse who has been battling cancer |
| Louisiana-Pacific Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | General |
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 Merrill, Wisconsin?
Bierman Family Foundation Inc, Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc, Two Eagles Foundation Inc, Anthony P Brzezinski Foundation Inc, Lincoln County Arc Inc and 16 others reported grants to Merrill 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 Merrill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.