Foundations that fund organizations in New Franken, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New Franken nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $13K to New Franken organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New Franken around $500. 1 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to New Franken
- $13K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in WI
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New Franken organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metzner Lee W Tuw Memorial Fund | Chicago, IL | 11 | $11K | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Actus Foundation | Wayne, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charity |
| Argonaut Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Qualified charitable exempt purpose |
| Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider Family Foundation Inc | De Pere, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Optio Caritas Foundation | McHenry, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Religious |
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 New Franken, Wisconsin?
Metzner Lee W Tuw Memorial Fund, Actus Foundation, Argonaut Charitable Foundation, Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider Family Foundation Inc, Optio Caritas Foundation reported grants to New Franken 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 New Franken. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.