Foundations that fund organizations in Salem, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Salem nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $33K to Salem organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Salem around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Salem
- $33K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in WI
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support for opening minds to peace in palestine pro… |
| The Borman Family Foundation | Oakland, ME | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Summer tennis program materials |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Yes | Furniture and equipment for the education room |
| Fotsch Family Foundation | Nashotah, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation | Chicago, IL | 3 | $2,500 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee/team philanthropy; Community leadership award |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Aldridge Gives Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Develop youth athletes and promote fair play, sportsmanship… |
| Ellenbecker Investment Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General Support |
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 Salem, Wisconsin?
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation, The Borman Family Foundation, Green Bay Packers Foundation, Fotsch Family Foundation, Alliant Credit Union Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Salem 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 Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.