Foundations that fund organizations in Oakfield, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oakfield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $15K to Oakfield organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oakfield around $883. 4 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oakfield
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $883
- Based in WI
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oakfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michels Family Foundation | Brownsville, WI | 1 | $7,150 | $7,150 | Preselected only | General support |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2024 initiative |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 11 | $2,250 | $300 | Yes | Support high school yearbook; Support memorial on behalf of oakfield veterans; School athletic program |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $883 | $883 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Grande Foundation | Fond du Lac, WI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | Youth programs |
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 Oakfield, Wisconsin?
Michels Family Foundation, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Seneca Foods Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, Grande Foundation reported grants to Oakfield 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 Oakfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.