Foundations that fund organizations in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sun Prairie nonprofits
48 private foundations gave $1.2M to Sun Prairie organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 48 that say either way accept applications.
87 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sun Prairie around $2,750. 33 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 48
- Accept applications
- 20
- of 48 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sun Prairie
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 87
- Typical median grant
- $2,750
- Based in WI
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sun Prairie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 7 | $572K | $85K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant; Unrestricted funds for capacity building; School based mental health |
| Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2 | $77K | $39K | Preselected only | Program funding; Spirit of giving program |
| Joseph and Jamie Steuer Family Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 3 | $70K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| Cremer Foundation | Eagan, MN | 2 | $57K | $29K | Yes | General operating |
| Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund | Naperville, IL | 3 | $55K | $15K | Preselected only | Religious; Educational |
| Sanger Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $31K | $5,000 | Yes | 2024 initiative; 2023 excellence; Award fellow and leader school |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Sub-Zero Group Foundation Inc C/O Sub-Zero Group Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Widen Family Foundation Inc | Cottage Grove, WI | 2 | $23K | $12K | Yes | Inspire purposeful play and promote lifelong learning; Comprehensive services to support basis needs of children a… |
| Schaefer Family Charitable Trust | Madison, WI | 4 | $22K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd | Madison, WI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Taso Foundation Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Penguin project |
| Soleri Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 5 | $12K | $1,000 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| Greywolf Foundation Inc | Cottage Grove, WI | 7 | $9,140 | $940 | Yes | Program support |
| Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Day of play - free access; Transitional housing for children |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | The sun prairie creates project; Portable meet solutions |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Preselected only | To fund approved public charities |
| Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | General support |
| David G and Nancy B Walsh Family Foundation Ltd | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Charitable |
| Florencecares Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Hunger relief |
| Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc | Brookfield, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| The Gotzion Family Foundation Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To further the goals of St Albert the Great Catholic Church |
| Deforest Area Foundation Inc | De Forest, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Family Clothing |
| Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation Inc | Menomonee Falls, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Bill and Michelle Howe Foundation | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $2,592 | $2,592 | Preselected only | General purpose donation |
| Dorothy J Thomson Charitable Fund | Wales, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Carl Barnes Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,360 | $2,360 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Eric D & Steven D Hovde Foundation | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,568 | $1,568 | Preselected only | In kind donation of supplies |
| The Jack and Arlene Schumann Foundation Inc | Fall River, WI | 1 | $1,130 | $1,130 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,100 | $400 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities; Educational institutions and related activities; Community improvement, capacity building |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Albregts Family Foundation Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Chatham-Beech Charitable Foundation | South Windsor, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Needs based |
| Hershberger Family Foundation Inc | Middleton, WI | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $580 | $140 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| Salt and Light Foundation Inc | Monona, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support of food pantry in sun prairie, wi for residents in… |
| Lynford Family Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To permit donees to achieve their charitable goals |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation Corporation | Markesan, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Community development |
| Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn C/O James J Ring | Madison, WI | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | General program support |
| D'Addario Foundation Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 1 | $352 | $352 | Yes | To support growth and appreciation of music |
| Jpc Foundation C/O Michael Griffin | Janesville, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Nancy everson memorial scholarship fund |
| Robert Wodill Youth Fund | Fall River, WI | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Ripon College Football Camp for Devan Turk check #509 |
| Bhargava Foundation | Farmington Hills, MI | 1 | — | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
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 Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc, Joseph and Jamie Steuer Family Foundation, Cremer Foundation, Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund and 43 others reported grants to Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.