Foundations that fund organizations in Verona, Wisconsin
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Verona nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $548K to Verona organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
44 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Verona around $2,000. 25 of these funders are based in Wisconsin; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Verona
- $548K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 44
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in WI
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Verona organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Firefly Scientists Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $121K | $121K | Preselected only | Outdoors access 4 all building awareness, participants, lea… |
| Sub-Zero Group Foundation Inc C/O Sub-Zero Group Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc C/O Graham Johnson | Edwardsville, IL | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | Services for foster children; Animal rescue |
| Widen Family Foundation Inc | Cottage Grove, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Food pantry |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $18K | $6,000 | Yes | Award fellow and leader school; 2025 fellow |
| Oneill Foundation Inc | Burlington, WI | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Increase meals and culturally appropriate food |
| Gussel Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $10K | $2,500 | Yes | General operations |
| The Hallick Family Foundation | Shorewood, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Food and poverty |
| Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To provide food bags with nutritious food and provided on F… |
| Beverly McCormick Family Foundation | Waukesha, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education. |
| US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation | Appleton, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J Tilleman | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Minds and motion |
| Debeck Foundation Inc | Baraboo, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Mission support |
| Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable gift |
| Claremont S Jackman Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Madison, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Madison Investments Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | To support the work done by madison area food garden. |
| Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Youth development programs |
| Panacea Financial Foundation | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Medical school grant |
| Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| The Nash Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Siebel Family Charitable Foundation C/O Kenneth F Siebel | Ross, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| The Mullane Foundation Dtd 61102 Kevin Mullane Co-Trustee | Verona, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| FIRST Business Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Food pantry |
| Dalum Family Foundation | Hartland, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $963 | $481 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| Salt and Light Foundation Inc | Monona, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support of local food pantry |
| Grande Foundation | Fond du Lac, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Pillar - other |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Backus Family Foundation Inc | Waunakee, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Youth organizations |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $30 | $30 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (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 Verona, Wisconsin?
The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Firefly Scientists Foundation, Sub-Zero Group Foundation Inc C/O Sub-Zero Group Inc, Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc C/O Graham Johnson, Widen Family Foundation Inc and 31 others reported grants to Verona 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 Verona. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.