Foundations that fund organizations in North Lake, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Lake nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $99K to North Lake organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Lake around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to North Lake
- $99K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Achelis & Bodman Foundation Co Manice & Budd Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Net zero and liberty project |
| Sarah Margaret Hegarty Foundation Inc | Hartland, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Building fund & religous |
| Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc | Nashotah, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Four-Four Foundation Inc C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Emil Ewald Family Foundation Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Food pantry |
| Coles Family Foundation Co Peter Coles | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | operations |
| Berghammer Construction Foundation Inc | Butler, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
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 North Lake, Wisconsin?
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation Co Manice & Budd Llp, Sarah Margaret Hegarty Foundation Inc, Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc, Four-Four Foundation Inc C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na, Emil Ewald Family Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to North Lake 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 North Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.