Foundations that fund organizations in Neenah, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Neenah nonprofits
63 private foundations gave $5.3M to Neenah organizations in their latest filings; 27 of the 63 that say either way accept applications.
115 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Neenah around $5,000. 38 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 63
- Accept applications
- 27
- of 63 that state a policy
- Dollars to Neenah
- $5.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 115
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Neenah organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha Corporation Foundation | Neenah, WI | 1 | $3.5M | $3.5M | Yes | Available Upon Request |
| J J Keller Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 13 | $635K | $27K | Preselected only | Youth mentoring program, challenge match; giving week; inno…; Unrestricted operating support; Community center bathroom remodel, housing units flooring,… |
| US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation | Appleton, WI | 8 | $159K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 9 | $135K | $15K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Charitable Event |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | To support general operations |
| Deitrich Family Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 3 | $75K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch Wallace Family Foundation | Appleton, WI | 7 | $72K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc | Waupaca, WI | 1 | $59K | $59K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd | Appleton, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Public general contribution |
| Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $44K | $44K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Munster Scholarship Trust 31p002012 | Neenah, WI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Hartwig Family Foundation Inc | Appleton, WI | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Hetzel-Long Family Foundation Inc | Appleton, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Fund foster programs |
| Jek Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted operating funds |
| Bame Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Grant funded through zepherfest charitable event proceeds f… |
| Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | 3 | $24K | $8,500 | Yes | To support mentoring programs for children.; To restore dignity and foster thriving communities by provi…; To Support survivors of sexual violence through counseling,… |
| Foundation for Educational Excellence | Denver, CO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Educational purposes |
| Smc Middle and High School Ed End Tr | Neenah, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Provide teacher incentive |
| The Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted use |
| Crystal Print Foundation Inc | Little Chute, WI | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Dora M Hansen Charitable Trust | Appleton, WI | 2 | $13K | $6,417 | Preselected only | Lithuania mission trip; Helping hands fund/leaven |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 3 | $11K | $3,500 | Yes | Glass for all exhibition & education series; Wisconsin symphonic winds 2025 concert budget; Empowering futures program |
| Evergreen Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 2 | $11K | $5,250 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Our MISSION Empowering Transitional Age Youth TAY to break…; Reach Counseling is a sexual assault service provider for c… |
| Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To provide hygiene products for families in need |
| Katherine and John Davis Family Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Richard J Carney and Donna R Carney | Neenah, WI | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Mittler Family Foundation Inc | Mishawaka, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General program support |
| M K Charitable Trust | Pine Bluff, AR | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
| The Victor and Christine Anthony Family Foundation Inc | Waupaca, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Wellness |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| Safelite Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Help org serve charity |
| Florencecares Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Treatment & recovery support service |
| Hibbert Family Foundation | Neenah, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Silver Star Brands Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | 2025 dream big gala ignite sponsor |
| William Siekman Fdn | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating purposes |
| The Kroger Co Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Organization's charitable purpose |
| Helios Foundation C/O Schaper Benz & Wise Inv Cnsl | Neenah, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Schoen Family Charitable Trust | Loudon, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Safe & healthy home for those in need |
| Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Historical |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,774 | $1,774 | Yes | 2022 excellence |
| Robert & Heather Grottke Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,075 | $1,075 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc | Longboat Key, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Edward F & Mary N Hooper Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell Foundation | Mequon, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Arts |
| Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | general operating support |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Fox Cities Retirement Village Inc | Neenah, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Albatross Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| Bluestone Giving Foundation | Stillwater, MN | 5 | $403 | $54 | Yes | Gift Card for Craft Supplies; Weighted Clothing; Coffee Maker |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $290 | $145 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Donation |
| The Stocker Foundation | Elyria, OH | 1 | $180 | $180 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; most pressing need |
| American Fidelity Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Humanitarian aid |
| William & Karen Tell Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $53 | $53 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| C Larry and Ingrid Davis Charitable Foundation | Harrison, NY | 1 | — | Yes | General fund |
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 Neenah, Wisconsin?
Menasha Corporation Foundation, J J Keller Foundation Inc, US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation, Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc and 58 others reported grants to Neenah 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 Neenah. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.