Foundations that fund organizations in Spencer, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Spencer nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $50K to Spencer organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Spencer around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Spencer
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Spencer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Charitable Foundation | Marshfield, WI | 2 | $31K | $16K | Yes | Program support |
| Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | Wausau, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Everyone can play |
| Umhoefer Foundation Inc | Marshfield, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Adler-Clark Electric Community Commitment Foundation Trust | Greenwood, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Food supplies |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,258 | $1,258 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant |
| Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc | Marshfield, WI | 2 | $1,100 | $550 | Preselected only | 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 Spencer, Wisconsin?
Weber Charitable Foundation, Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation, Umhoefer Foundation Inc, Adler-Clark Electric Community Commitment Foundation Trust, Xcel Energy Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Spencer 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 Spencer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.