Foundations that fund organizations in Port Edwards, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Port Edwards nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $1.9M to Port Edwards organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Port Edwards around $2,353. 7 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Port Edwards
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,353
- Based in WI
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Port Edwards organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Foundation of Central Wisc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2 | $1.5M | $738K | Preselected only | Port edwards site re-development; Ripple creek park & trail |
| Alexander Charitable Foundationinc | Port Edwards, WI | 3 | $452K | $9,000 | Preselected only | Same |
| Jasperson Family Foundation Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 3 | $13K | $2,353 | Preselected only | Operations; Choir; Band dept |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | 2022 excellence |
| Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Operations; Sponsorship |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Paper City Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Operations |
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 Port Edwards, Wisconsin?
Legacy Foundation of Central Wisc, Alexander Charitable Foundationinc, Jasperson Family Foundation Inc, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Port Edwards 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 Port Edwards. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.