Foundations that fund organizations in Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shullsburg nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $19K to Shullsburg organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shullsburg around $2,500. 5 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shullsburg
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WI
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shullsburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | 2024 excellence; 2023 excellence |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Badger park renovation support |
| Fritz Family Foundation Inc | Potosi, WI | 1 | $3,334 | $3,334 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Howard G & Daisy Jackson Charitable Scholarsh | Beloit, WI | 2 | $2,600 | $1,300 | Yes | Education beyond high |
| Emily Franz Memorial | Shullsburg, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Shullsburg |
| Reader's Digest Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating 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 Shullsburg, Wisconsin?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, Fritz Family Foundation Inc, Howard G & Daisy Jackson Charitable Scholarsh, Emily Franz Memorial and 1 others reported grants to Shullsburg 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 Shullsburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.