Foundations that fund organizations in Oregon, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oregon nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $517K to Oregon organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oregon around $6,000. 13 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oregon
- $517K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in WI
- 68%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oregon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couillard Solar Foundation Inc | Deerfield, WI | 1 | $158K | $158K | Preselected only | For the promotion of a safe, healthy and caring community |
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 2 | $150K | $75K | Preselected only | Site visit honorarium; Unrestricted grant |
| Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation Inc | Stoughton, WI | 1 | $44K | $44K | Yes | Program support |
| Edward Riley Jr and Carlene Riley | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Jack Deloss Taylor Charitable Trust | Madison, WI | 1 | $24K | $24K | Yes | Assistance to the needy |
| Marvin Severson Private Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | St Louis, MO | 2 | $22K | $11K | Preselected only | Genral support |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 4 | $22K | $6,000 | Yes | 2024 initiative; Award fellow and leader school; 2025 leader |
| Donald W & Margaret M Anderson Foundation | Maple Plain, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To support the organization's mission |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Impermanent Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Patrick and Lee Baxter Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation | Yorkville, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operational expenses to serve special needs |
| Abbot Machine Company Charitable Foundation Inc | Sussex, WI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd | Madison, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Salt and Light Foundation Inc | Monona, WI | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Support of local food pantries; Support of food pantry in oregon, wi for residents in need |
| Lewis Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| FIRST Business Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Korb Family Foundation Inc | Fond du Lac, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable education |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $375 | $187 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant; Matching gift |
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 Oregon, Wisconsin?
Couillard Solar Foundation Inc, The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation Inc, Edward Riley Jr and Carlene Riley, Jack Deloss Taylor Charitable Trust and 14 others reported grants to Oregon 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 Oregon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.