Foundations that fund organizations in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Twin Lakes nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $115K to Twin Lakes organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Twin Lakes around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Twin Lakes
- $115K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in WI
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Twin Lakes organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malinski Family Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Gurtz Family Foundation C/O Gurtz Electric Company | Arlington Heights, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose operations |
| Philos Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support childhood cancer research through the midwest at… |
| Adreani Family Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation | Antioch, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Food for poor |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc | Elkhorn, WI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Public charity gift |
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 Twin Lakes, Wisconsin?
Malinski Family Foundation, Gurtz Family Foundation C/O Gurtz Electric Company, Philos Foundation Inc, Adreani Family Foundation, Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.