Foundations that fund organizations in Montello, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Montello nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $105K to Montello organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Montello around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Montello
- $105K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in WI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Montello organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakebush Family Foundation Inc | Westfield, WI | 5 | $93K | $8,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable gift |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2024 initiative |
| Gussel Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $4,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operations |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $1,130 | $565 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Frey Family Foundation Inc | Villa Hills, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted charitable contribution |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Montello, Wisconsin?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Gussel Foundation Inc, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, Frey Family Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Montello 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 Montello. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.