Foundations that fund organizations in Merrimac, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Merrimac nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $20K to Merrimac organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Merrimac around $6,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Merrimac
- $20K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in WI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Merrimac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stream Inc #0745935 C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Award fellow and leader school |
| Bart and Char Olson Foundation | Merrimac, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Mehring Family Foundation | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
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 Merrimac, Wisconsin?
Common Stream Inc #0745935 C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Bart and Char Olson Foundation, The Mehring Family Foundation reported grants to Merrimac 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 Merrimac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.