Foundations that fund organizations in Superior, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Superior nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $2.2M to Superior organizations in their latest filings; 17 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
48 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Superior around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 17
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Superior
- $2.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 48
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WI
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Superior organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohara John and Blanche Scholarship Tr | Detroit, MI | 1 | $675K | $675K | Preselected only | Support of daily operations |
| Swenson Family Foundation | Orange, CA | 5 | $561K | $50K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization; Surf summer 2025 scholars; 2025-2026 swenson scholars - 1st semester |
| John and Helen Davis Scholarship Tr | Detroit, MI | 1 | $481K | $481K | Yes | General support |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $93K | $93K | Preselected only | General |
| Hendrickson Scholarship Trust | Detroit, MI | 1 | $85K | $85K | Yes | Support of daily operations |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Reuben C Peterson Charitable Trust | Stoughton, WI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund | Detroit, MI | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Campbell Family Charitable Trust | Superior, WI | 4 | $29K | $1,500 | Preselected only | Program goals |
| Wildey Mitchell Family Foundation C/O Johnson Killen & Seiler Pa | Duluth, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Donations - education; Donations - matching gift |
| Isora Wells Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support for brule head start location |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | 10th year anniversary grants |
| Clm Park Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Update parking lot ligting, computer |
| Brady Sister Kathleen Irr Tr-Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,800 | $7,800 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Summerlee Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Inter City Oil Foundation | Duluth, MN | 4 | $7,500 | $1,000 | Yes | Program goals |
| Gilmore Family Scholarship Fdn | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,700 | $6,700 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Kim and John Schlifske Family Foundation Inc | Elm Grove, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Crent Foundation | North Oaks, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Walter & Jessie Francisco Char Fnd Xxxxx8003 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Pachel Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General use |
| Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Pool enhancements |
| Primum Bonum Inc | De Pere, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Housing |
| Frank & Susan Huettner Educ Fd | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 4 | $3,000 | $750 | Yes | Contribution committee; Positively powerful; Don shippar award |
| Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lloyd K Johnson Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 | Yes | The live well initiative's well-bein |
| Engelsma Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Zumiez Foundation | Lynnwood, WA | 1 | $805 | $805 | Preselected only | Further charitable goals |
| Zurn Foundation Inc (fka Rexnord Foundation Inc) | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Education |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $475 | $475 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $106 | $106 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Superior, Wisconsin?
Ohara John and Blanche Scholarship Tr, Swenson Family Foundation, John and Helen Davis Scholarship Tr, University of Wisconsin Superior Trust, Hendrickson Scholarship Trust and 29 others reported grants to Superior 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 Superior. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.