Foundations that fund organizations in Random Lake, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Random Lake nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $432K to Random Lake organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Random Lake around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Random Lake
- $432K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in WI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Random Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation | Port Washington, WI | 2 | $394K | $197K | Yes | Community school furniture project; Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by sc… |
| Oertle Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Kohler Foundation Inc | Kohler, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Summer production 2026 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $2,570 | $1,285 | Preselected only | Education; Environment |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Random Lake, Wisconsin?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation, Oertle Foundation, Kohler Foundation Inc, Baird Foundation Inc, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Random 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 Random Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.