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Who funds civil rights, social action and advocacy in Wisconsin: 58 foundations, $7.7 million in grants

58 private foundations paid 97 grants totaling $7,725,529 to civil rights, social action and advocacy nonprofits in Wisconsin, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Ford Foundation, with $1,600,000 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Civil rights, social action and advocacy
Recipients in
Wisconsin
Foundations
58
Grants
97
Total granted
$7,725,529

Foundations that funded civil rights, social action and advocacy in Wisconsin

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY2$1,600,000$1,550,000State Innovation ExchangeGeneral support and core support for institutional strengtheningapps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,397,195$1,397,195State Innovation ExchangeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY2$1,300,000$1,000,000Organizing Empowerment FundGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY1$600,000$600,000State Innovation ExchangeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationBoston, MA6$560,000$150,000Election WatchUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$260,000$260,000Pro-Life Wisconsin Education Task Force IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL2$248,672$148,672League of Women Voters of Wisconsin IncDemocracyapps.irs.gov
The Leonard & Sophie Davis FundSan Francisco, CA2$190,000$100,000State Innovation ExchangeSupport for social service programs or educational programsapps.irs.gov
Public Welfare Foundation IncWashington, DC1$175,000$175,000Milwaukee Freedom Fund IncorporatedSupport for milwaukee freedom fundapps.irs.gov
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst FoundationHarrison, NY1$150,000$150,000Institute 2100 IncNixon dialogues projectapps.irs.gov
RX FoundationHadley, MA1$150,000$150,000Organizing Empowerment FundTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$150,000$150,000State Innovation ExchangeFood, Strong and Equitable Food Systemsapps.irs.gov
Charles E Benidt Foundation IncElm Grove, WI1$130,000$130,000Our Next GenerationSummer program & program directorapps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaBethesda, MD1$100,000$100,000State Innovation ExchangeReproductive rightsapps.irs.gov
The Hsieh Family FoundationPasadena, CA1$100,000$100,000Institute 2100 IncFor nixon foundation projectapps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$80,000$80,000State Innovation ExchangeWorking towards a resilient and equitable food systemapps.irs.gov
Rosmann Family FoundationGrafton, WI1$69,000$69,000Our Next GenerationPrograms for vulnerable kidsapps.irs.gov
John and Engrid Meng IncDe Pere, WI1$50,000$50,000Green Bay NeighborhoodsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI3$30,000$25,000African American RoundtableActivating black youth leadershipapps.irs.gov
Raabe FoundationPewaukee, WI1$30,000$30,000Wels Lutherans for Life Metro Milwaukee IncPregnancy counseling centerapps.irs.gov
The Prentice Foundation IncWilmington, DE2$30,000$20,000State Innovation ExchangeReproductive Rights Programapps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC1$25,000$25,000State Innovation ExchangeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Lebowitz-Aberly Family FoundationBoston, MA1$25,000$25,000State Innovation ExchangeGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Maverick Lloyd FoundationSharon, VT1$25,000$25,000Organizing Empowerment FundUnrestricted grant to support relational organizing training, research and digital tools.apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Kapor FoundationOakland, CA1$25,000$25,000Wisconsin Voices IncTo support civic engagement workapps.irs.gov
Nicholas Family Foundation TrustMequon, WI1$25,000$25,000Our Next Generation IncAnnual campaign. enhancing education & life skills of children through programs such as the homework club.apps.irs.gov
The Brookby FoundationMilwaukee, WI2$25,000$15,000League of Women Voters of WisconsinGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
David Bohnett FoundationBeverly Hills, CA3$20,902$10,402Outreach IncDavid bohnett cybercenter refreshapps.irs.gov
Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$20,000$20,000Life After HateSupport the charitable purpose of the recipient organizationapps.irs.gov
The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL1$20,000$20,000State Innovation ExchangeCharitableapps.irs.gov
Lynn Handleman Charitable FoundationOakland, CA1$15,000$15,000John F Tinker FoundationGeneral support for opening minds to peace in palestine projectapps.irs.gov
The Ida and Robert Gordon Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000State Innovation ExchangeSupport for 2024 Training for State Legislators on the Harms of Industrial Aquaculture & Finfish Farmsapps.irs.gov
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI2$12,500$7,500Outreach IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRadnor, PA1$10,000$10,000Fair Wisconsin Education Fund IncHelp with the cost of establishing the wisconsin clergy council.apps.irs.gov
Roy and Patricia Disney Family FoundationBurbank, CA1$10,000$10,000Wisconsin VoicesProject Operating Support : Voting Rights 2024apps.irs.gov
The Lu FoundationDenver, CO1$8,500$8,500State Innovation ExchangeCharitableapps.irs.gov
Eric & Simone Lang FoundationPennington, NJ1$5,000$5,000Life After HateUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Tawani Charitable Distribution FundChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Kenosha Pride IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation TrustMequon, WI1$5,000$5,000Our Next GenerationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA22$4,898$1,922American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hauske Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$4,000$4,000Our Next GenerationEducation supportapps.irs.gov
Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI1$3,000$3,000United Against Hate IncYouth unity summit - northern wisconsinapps.irs.gov
Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation IncNew York, NY1$2,500$2,500Our Next Generation IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Yip Harburg Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Wisconsin Network for Peace and JusticeGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Feingold Family Charitable FDNEagan, MN1$2,000$2,000Aauw Wisconsin Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Mehring Family FoundationMadison, WI1$2,000$2,000365 Media FoundationUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationElm Grove, WI1$1,500$1,500Our Next GenerationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Scripps Howard FoundationCincinnati, OH1$1,250$1,250PW Pride IncVolunteer Giftapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI2$1,000$500Northern Door PrideHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI1$1,000$1,000League of Women Voters of Wisconsin IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Once Upon A Time FoundationFort Worth, TX2$1,000$500LGBT Books To PrisonersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center IncCivil rights, social action, advocacyapps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI1$400$400LGBT Books To PrisonersVolunteer grant grantapps.irs.gov
Kubale Family FoundationSeattle, WA1$400$400Our Next GenerationGeneral Operatingapps.irs.gov
Radler Foundation for Innovation and Education IncGreenfield, WI1$300$300G L Community FundCommunity Supportapps.irs.gov
Sentry Insurance Foundation IncStevens Point, WI1$250$250Pro Life Wisconsin Education Task Force IncDonations - civic/comm serviceapps.irs.gov
The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$162$162Outreach IncMatching contribution made by employee of yelp, inapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$100$100League of Women Voters IncMatch credit card donation (501(c)3) grantapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Ford FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIGeneral support and core support for institutional strengthening$1,550,000apps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIProgram support$1,397,195apps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncOrganizing Empowerment FundMcFarland, WIGeneral operating support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIGeneral operating support$600,000apps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncOrganizing Empowerment FundMcFarland, WIBlended organizing research program$300,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncPro-Life Wisconsin Education Task Force IncBrookfield, WIGeneral purpose$260,000apps.irs.gov
Public Welfare Foundation IncMilwaukee Freedom Fund IncorporatedMilwaukee, WISupport for milwaukee freedom fund$175,000apps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationElection WatchNew London, WIUnrestricted$150,000apps.irs.gov
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst FoundationInstitute 2100 IncMilwaukee, WINixon dialogues project$150,000apps.irs.gov
RX FoundationOrganizing Empowerment FundMcFarland, WITo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$150,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIFood, Strong and Equitable Food Systems$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationLeague of Women Voters of Wisconsin IncMadison, WIDemocracy$148,672apps.irs.gov
Charles E Benidt Foundation IncOur Next GenerationMilwaukee Wi, WISummer program & program director$130,000apps.irs.gov
The Joyce Foundation365 Media Foundation IncMadison, WIJournalism$100,000apps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationElection WatchNew London, WIUnrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationElection WatchNew London, WIUnrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationElection WatchNew London, WIUnrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationElection WatchNew London, WIUnrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Hsieh Family FoundationInstitute 2100 IncMilwaukee, WIFor nixon foundation project$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIReproductive rights$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Leonard & Sophie Davis FundState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WISupport for social service programs or educational programs$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Leonard & Sophie Davis FundOrganizing Empowerment Fund IncMcFarland, WISupport for social service programs or educational programs$90,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIWorking towards a resilient and equitable food system$80,000apps.irs.gov
Rosmann Family FoundationOur Next GenerationMilwaukee, WIPrograms for vulnerable kids$69,000apps.irs.gov
John and Engrid Meng IncGreen Bay NeighborhoodsGreen Bay, WIGeneral fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Raabe FoundationWels Lutherans for Life Metro Milwaukee IncWest Allis, WIPregnancy counseling center$30,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncAfrican American RoundtableMilwaukee, WIActivating black youth leadership$25,000apps.irs.gov
Maverick Lloyd FoundationOrganizing Empowerment FundMcFarland, WIUnrestricted grant to support relational organizing training, research and digital tools.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Nicholas Family Foundation TrustOur Next Generation IncMilwaukee, WIAnnual campaign. enhancing education & life skills of children through programs such as the homework club.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lebowitz-Aberly Family FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIGeneral fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Kapor FoundationWisconsin Voices IncMilwaukee, WITo support civic engagement work$25,000apps.irs.gov
Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation IncLife After HateBrookfield, WISupport the charitable purpose of the recipient organization$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Prentice Foundation IncState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIReproductive Rights Program$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Lumpkin Family FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WICharitable$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lynn Handleman Charitable FoundationJohn F Tinker FoundationSalem, WIGeneral support for opening minds to peace in palestine project$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Brookby FoundationLeague of Women Voters of WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral Support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Ida and Robert Gordon Family Foundation IncState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WISupport for 2024 Training for State Legislators on the Harms of Industrial Aquaculture & Finfish Farms$15,000apps.irs.gov
David Bohnett FoundationOutreach IncMadison, WIDavid bohnett cybercenter refresh$10,402apps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationElection WatchNew London, WIUnrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationFair Wisconsin Education Fund IncMadison, WIHelp with the cost of establishing the wisconsin clergy council.$10,000apps.irs.gov
David Bohnett FoundationOutreach IncMadison, WIDavid bohnett cybercenter refresh$10,000apps.irs.gov
Roy and Patricia Disney Family FoundationWisconsin VoicesMilwaukee, WIProject Operating Support : Voting Rights 2024$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Brookby FoundationWisconsin VoicesMilwaukee, WIGeneral Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Prentice Foundation IncWisconsin Voices IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Lu FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WICharitable$8,500apps.irs.gov
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncOutreach IncMadison, WIGeneral support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncDane DancesMadison, WIGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Tawani Charitable Distribution FundKenosha Pride IncKenosha, WIGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Eric & Simone Lang FoundationLife After HateBrookfield, WIUnrestricted general$5,000apps.irs.gov
William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation TrustOur Next GenerationMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hauske Family Foundation IncOur Next GenerationMilwaukee, WIEducation support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Green Bay Packers FoundationUnited Against Hate IncMadison, WIYouth unity summit - northern wisconsin$3,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncAfrican American RoundtableMilwaukee, WIGratitude grant$2,500apps.irs.gov
Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation IncOur Next Generation IncMilwaukee, WICharitable$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Yip Harburg Foundation IncWisconsin Network for Peace and JusticeMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncWisconsin VoicesMilwaukee, WIGratitude grant$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Mehring Family Foundation365 Media FoundationMadison, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000apps.irs.gov
Feingold Family Charitable FDNAauw Wisconsin Foundation IncAppleton, WIGeneral operating$2,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$1,922apps.irs.gov
Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationOur Next GenerationMilwaukee, WIProgram support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFirst Choice Pregnancy Resource Center IncStevens Point, WIGeneral support$1,401apps.irs.gov
The Scripps Howard FoundationPW Pride IncPort Washington, WIVolunteer Gift$1,250apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationLeague of Women Voters of Wisconsin IncMadison, WIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPro-Life Wisconsin Education Task Force IncBrookfield, WIGeneral support$736apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationFirst Choice Pregnancy Resource Center IncStevens Point, WICivil rights, social action, advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Once Upon A Time FoundationLGBT Books To PrisonersMadison, WIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Once Upon A Time FoundationLGBT Books To PrisonersMadison, WIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncNorthern Door PrideSister Bay, WIHealth and human services$500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncOpen Door PrideSturgeon Bay, WIEthnic and religious$500apps.irs.gov
David Bohnett FoundationOutreach IncMadison, WIMagic pride$500apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncLGBT Books To PrisonersMadison, WIVolunteer grant grant$400apps.irs.gov
Kubale Family FoundationOur Next GenerationMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating$400apps.irs.gov
Radler Foundation for Innovation and Education IncG L Community FundMilwaukee, WICommunity Support$300apps.irs.gov
Sentry Insurance Foundation IncPro Life Wisconsin Education Task Force IncBrookfield, WIDonations - civic/comm service$250apps.irs.gov
The Yelp FoundationOutreach IncMadison, WIMatching contribution made by employee of yelp, in$162apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKenosha PrideKenosha, WIGeneral support$118apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Privilege InstituteGreen Bay, WIGeneral support$102apps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationLeague of Women Voters IncWest Allis, WIMatch credit card donation (501(c)3) grant$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOutreach IncMadison, WIGeneral support$94apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFair Wisconsin Education Fund IncMadison, WIGeneral support$74apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChoose Life Wisconsin IncMadison, WIGeneral support$57apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDane Dances IncMadison, WIGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTimro Surakshya Hamro KartabyaMadison, WIGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLeague of Women Voters of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLGBT Books To PrisonersMadison, WIGeneral support$35apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMTC Educate A Girl IncMadison, WIGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOur Next Generation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLGBT of Walworth County IncLake Geneva, WIGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Harvest Foundation IncMadison, WIGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMad City Sisters IncMadison, WIGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRegister Every Voter IncAppleton, WIGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDisability Pride MadisonMadison, WIGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBeats IncWest Bend, WIGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMR and Miss Trans USA IncorporatedMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWestern Wisconsin Breastfeeding CoalitionLa Crosse, WIGeneral support$5apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.