Foundations that fund organizations in Monroe, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monroe nonprofits
28 private foundations gave $2.1M to Monroe organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.
60 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monroe around $4,000. 18 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 28
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 28 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monroe
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 60
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in WI
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monroe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Feline Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $1.6M | $1.6M | Preselected only | Community fund |
| Grande Foundation | Fond du Lac, WI | 4 | $126K | $500 | Yes | Community support programs; Health & human services |
| Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc | New Glarus, WI | 8 | $96K | $4,500 | Yes | General support |
| The Human Family Unity Foundation C/O Warady & Davis Llp | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose of organization |
| Kubly Family Foundation Inc | Monroe, WI | 3 | $38K | $10K | Yes | Long Term, Low Interest Educational Loan for students plann…; General support. |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Support of BBBS outreach and programs; Monsignor Thomas F. Campion Charitable Fund |
| John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 | Beloit, WI | 4 | $18K | $4,500 | Yes | Further education |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 7 | $18K | $1,000 | Yes | Matching gift |
| It's Possible Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $16K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Advocacy for the lives of companion animals; Eliminating substandard housing and homelessness; Literacy for adult learners in green county |
| Wm & Hettie Gapen Education Fund 020208 | Beloit, WI | 3 | $12K | $4,000 | Yes | Furtherance of education; Any manner the music |
| Kubly-Disch Foundation Inc | New Glarus, WI | 3 | $11K | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Acherman Memorial Trust 0052665 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $9,204 | $9,204 | Yes | Provide special relief for |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | 2022 excellence; 2025 fellow |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Little Golf Event and Hospice Fund |
| Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc | Fitchburg, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable operations |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation | Cuba City, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| All of US Inc | New Glarus, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Animal welfare and protection organization focused on care… |
| Sunshine Foundation | New Glarus, WI | 2 | $700 | $350 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Salt and Light Foundation Inc | Monona, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support of food pantry in green county, wi for residents in… |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Darrel and Audrey Weber Foundation | New Glarus, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Valley Queen Charitable Foundation | Milbank, SD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation |
| Fritz Family Foundation Inc | Potosi, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dinwiddie Tr Uwworthy Poor (pre 1969 | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $425 | $425 | Yes | General operating |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 1 | $25 | $25 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
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 Monroe, Wisconsin?
Zimmer Feline Foundation, Grande Foundation, Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc, The Human Family Unity Foundation C/O Warady & Davis Llp, Kubly Family Foundation Inc and 23 others reported grants to Monroe 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 Monroe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.