Foundations that fund organizations in Ripon, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ripon nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $1.0M to Ripon organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
89 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ripon around $2,200. 7 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ripon
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 89
- Typical median grant
- $2,200
- Based in WI
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ripon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svs Family Foundation | South Barrington, IL | 2 | $700K | $350K | Preselected only | Residence hall improvements.; Special use to assist in navigating the challenges of strat… |
| Van Ess Verona E Scholarship Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $67K | $67K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Francis Neilson Tr Fund a Xxxxx7000 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General |
| Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family | Chicago, IL | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General support |
| Webster Foundation Inc | Ripon, WI | 55 | $55K | $1,000 | Yes | Vacation bible school; Christian ellowship high school; Socks and underwear/matching |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 3 | $26K | $5,750 | Yes | Donations - matching gift; Donations - education |
| The Charles and Marie Caestecker Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| Riordan Family Foundation C/O Michael T Riordan Trustee | Green Lake, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To further program services |
| John & Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation Inc | Brookfield, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Alberta S Kimball-Mary L Anhaltzer Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 5 | $4,300 | $900 | Yes | Support local fire department; Annual shop with emergency personnel program; Support local police department |
| Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Northrop Grumman Foundation | Falls Church, VA | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | General operating grants & matching gifts. |
| Tobola Educational Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,397 | $2,397 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Riponfest Inc | Ripon, WI | 2 | $1,327 | $663 | Preselected only | Money given for ripon k9 unit to train the k9 dog to aggres…; To upgrade the electric in the park in ripon for the commun… |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $1,020 | $400 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| The Freedom Forum Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Free spirit scholarship |
| Pecha Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further organization exempt purpose |
| Generac Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Ripon High School Robotics FRC Team 7915 |
| Julien L McCall Family Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Barbour Family Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Mack Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donation |
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 Ripon, Wisconsin?
Svs Family Foundation, Van Ess Verona E Scholarship Tuw, Francis Neilson Tr Fund a Xxxxx7000, Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family, Webster Foundation Inc and 19 others reported grants to Ripon 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 Ripon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.