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Who funds public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Wisconsin: 50 foundations, $370,959 in grants

50 private foundations paid 136 grants totaling $370,959 to public safety, disaster preparedness and relief nonprofits in Wisconsin, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc, with $75,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief
Recipients in
Wisconsin
Foundations
50
Grants
136
Total granted
$370,959

Foundations that funded public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Wisconsin

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$75,000$75,000SccomadcGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
K C Stock Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI1$50,000$50,000Twin Bridge Rescue SquadNew rescue squadapps.irs.gov
Sanger Foundation IncMadison, WI1$50,000$50,000Wisconsin K9 Sos Search & RescueUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation IncSheboygan, WI1$34,000$34,000Town of Sheboygan Fire Department Honor GuardFire and ems memorialapps.irs.gov
Kalscheur Family FoundationWilmington, DE3$17,000$10,000Deforest Police Foundation IncK-9 Programapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$10,000$10,000Saxeville-Springwater Vol Fire Engine CoGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
John and Julie Schmidt Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Us Venture Associates Caring Together Fund IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Tatman FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Ephraim Fire Rescue AssociationSupport fire rescueapps.irs.gov
The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1Wilmington, DE1$9,925$9,925Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm IncUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$9,725$5,000Silver Cliff Rescue Squad IncHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
McComis Charitable Foundation IncMunster, IN1$9,397$9,397Elkhart Lake Fire DeptAirpacksapps.irs.gov
Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$8,000$8,000JC Emergency CommunicationsCommand post wrapapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX1$6,500$6,500Genoa Harmony Volunteer Fire DepartmentMatching gifts 1apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA72$6,308$415Bell Ambulance Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Gussel Foundation IncMadison, WI1$6,000$6,000Kilbourn Fire DepartmentGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN6$5,925$2,000Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department IncMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$5,000$5,000Violence Intervention Project IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Woodward Foundation IncDubuque, IA1$5,000$5,000Platteville Fire DepartmentFacilities renovationapps.irs.gov
Frank R Koller Beneficiaries TrustWebster, WI1$4,506$4,506Manitowish Waters Fire CompanyOperationsapps.irs.gov
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI1$3,500$3,500Eden Firemens AssociationTo equip and support the Eden Fire Department.apps.irs.gov
Stephen D and Betty J Gebhardt Family Foundation IncWarrens, WI1$3,000$3,000Bruces Legacy IncSearch & rescue squadapps.irs.gov
Johnson Family FoundationRacine, WI1$2,500$2,500Racine Fire Bells IncorporatedUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL1$2,000$2,000Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Berry Family Charitable TrustScales Mound, IL1$2,000$2,000Wascott Volunteer Fire Department Foundation IncGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Fillback Family Foundation IncMontfort, WI2$2,000$1,000Fennimore Volunteer Fire DepartmentTo aid in emergency responseapps.irs.gov
Roehl Foundation IncOconomowoc, WI1$2,000$2,000Western Lakes Fire & Ems AssociationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Smarelli Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$2,000$2,000Twin Bridge Rescue SquadCharitableapps.irs.gov
Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation CorporationMarkesan, WI3$1,750$1,000McKenna's MissionCommunity developmentapps.irs.gov
Kikkoman Foods Foundation IncWalworth, WI1$1,500$1,500The Fighting Forty AssociationAir quality monitoring equipment for sharon fire & rescueapps.irs.gov
Nextdoor FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,500$1,500Belmont Fire Protection Distric IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$1,400$1,400Manitowish Waters Fire CompanyHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI5$1,273$420Mineral Point Rescue SquadMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Arr Family Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000Shell Lake Area Fire AssociationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Ay McDonald Charitable FoundationDubuque, IA1$1,000$1,000Platteville Fire Department IncPublic affairsapps.irs.gov
Ej and Meloney Kubick Family FoundationNashotah, WI1$1,000$1,000Bruces LegacyGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Forest H Schafer FoundationClintonville, WI1$1,000$1,000Pike Lake Chain FirefightersProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Fotsch Family FoundationNashotah, WI1$1,000$1,000Manitowish Waters Fire CoCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Konrad & Mary Jo Testwuide FoundationSheboygan, WI1$1,000$1,000Elkhart Lake Fire DepartmentSupport public servicesapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000Ellsworth Fire Services AssociationDollars for doing grantapps.irs.gov
Pukall Lumber Foundation IncArbor Vitae, WI1$750$750Manitowish Waters Fire CompanyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Balestrieri Family Foundation IncElkhorn, WI1$500$500Lauderdale-Lagrange Fire DepartmentPublic charity giftapps.irs.gov
Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationMequon, WI1$500$500Ephraim Fire-Rescue AssocCommunityapps.irs.gov
First Business Charitable Foundation IncMadison, WI1$500$500Deforest Police FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI1$500$500JC Emergency CommunicationsGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Grande FoundationFond Du Lac, WI1$500$500Calumet Fire Dept AuxiliaryCommunity support programsapps.irs.gov
MJ O'Brien Family FoundationEvanston, IL1$500$500The Egg Harbor Firefighters IncEquipment fundingapps.irs.gov
Marcus Corporation Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$500$500Milwaukee Police Association Fallen Heroes IncDevelopmentapps.irs.gov
The Covia FoundationIndependence, OH1$500$500Oakdale Area Fire AssociationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation IncMerrill, WI1$250$250Friends of Townsend Fire AssociationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Schneider National Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI1$250$250Brillion Fire & Rescue AssociationDonationapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation IncSccomadcMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$75,000apps.irs.gov
K C Stock Foundation IncTwin Bridge Rescue SquadCrivitz, WINew rescue squad$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sanger Foundation IncWisconsin K9 Sos Search & RescueSun Prairie, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation IncTown of Sheboygan Fire Department Honor GuardSheboygan, WIFire and ems memorial$34,000apps.irs.gov
Kalscheur Family FoundationDeforest Police Foundation IncDeforest, WIK-9 Program$10,000apps.irs.gov
Tatman FoundationEphraim Fire Rescue AssociationEphraim, WISupport fire rescue$10,000apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationSaxeville-Springwater Vol Fire Engine CoSaxeville, WIGeneral purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
John and Julie Schmidt Family FoundationUs Venture Associates Caring Together Fund IncAppleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm IncWilliams Bay, WIUnrestricted gift$9,925apps.irs.gov
McComis Charitable Foundation IncElkhart Lake Fire DeptElkhart Lake, WIAirpacks$9,397apps.irs.gov
Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation IncJC Emergency CommunicationsJefferson, WICommand post wrap$8,000apps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationGenoa Harmony Volunteer Fire DepartmentGenoa, WIMatching gifts 1$6,500apps.irs.gov
Gussel Foundation IncKilbourn Fire DepartmentWisconsin Dells, WIGeneral operations$6,000apps.irs.gov
Kalscheur Family FoundationOregon Area Fire and Ems Association IncOregon, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Woodward Foundation IncPlatteville Fire DepartmentPlatteville, WIFacilities renovation$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationSilver Cliff Rescue Squad IncSilver Cliff, WIHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation IncViolence Intervention Project IncAlgoma, WIGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationTwin Bridge Rescue Squad IncCrivitz, WIHuman services$4,725apps.irs.gov
Frank R Koller Beneficiaries TrustManitowish Waters Fire CompanyManitowish Waters, WIOperations$4,506apps.irs.gov
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncEden Firemens AssociationEden, WITo equip and support the Eden Fire Department.$3,500apps.irs.gov
Stephen D and Betty J Gebhardt Family Foundation IncBruces Legacy IncBlack River Falls, WISearch & rescue squad$3,000apps.irs.gov
Johnson Family FoundationRacine Fire Bells IncorporatedRacine, WIUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationCottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department IncCottage Grove, WIMember co-op matches$2,000apps.irs.gov
Kalscheur Family FoundationCross Plains Volunteer Firefighter CorporationCross Plains, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Andrew Family FoundationGeneva Lake Water Safety Comm IncWilliams Bay, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Smarelli Charitable TrustTwin Bridge Rescue SquadCrivitz, WICharitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
Berry Family Charitable TrustWascott Volunteer Fire Department Foundation IncGordon, WIGeneral contribution$2,000apps.irs.gov
Roehl Foundation IncWestern Lakes Fire & Ems AssociationOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationLancaster Fire Department Fund IncLancaster, WIMember co-op matches$1,675apps.irs.gov
Nextdoor FoundationBelmont Fire Protection Distric IncBelmont, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500apps.irs.gov
Kikkoman Foods Foundation IncThe Fighting Forty AssociationSharon, WIAir quality monitoring equipment for sharon fire & rescue$1,500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncManitowish Waters Fire CompanyManitowish Waters, WIHealth and human services$1,400apps.irs.gov
Ej and Meloney Kubick Family FoundationBruces LegacyBlack River Falls, WIGeneral Fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationDodge County Emergency Response Team IncBeaver Dam, WIMember co-op matches$1,000apps.irs.gov
Konrad & Mary Jo Testwuide FoundationElkhart Lake Fire DepartmentElkhart Lake, WISupport public services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationEllsworth Fire Services AssociationEllsworth, WIDollars for doing grant$1,000apps.irs.gov
Fillback Family Foundation IncFennimore Volunteer Fire DepartmentFennimore, WITo aid in emergency response$1,000apps.irs.gov
Fotsch Family FoundationManitowish Waters Fire CoManitowish Waters, WICharitable contribution$1,000apps.irs.gov
Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation CorporationMcKenna's MissionPrinceton, WICommunity development$1,000apps.irs.gov
Fillback Family Foundation IncMontfort Volunteer Fire DepartmentMontford, WITo aid in emergency response$1,000apps.irs.gov
Forest H Schafer FoundationPike Lake Chain FirefightersPark Falls, WIProgram support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ay McDonald Charitable FoundationPlatteville Fire Department IncPlatteville, WIPublic affairs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Arr Family Foundation IncShell Lake Area Fire AssociationShell Lake, WIProgram support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Pukall Lumber Foundation IncManitowish Waters Fire CompanyManitowish Waters, WIGeneral fund$750apps.irs.gov
Grande FoundationCalumet Fire Dept AuxiliaryMalone, WICommunity support programs$500apps.irs.gov
First Business Charitable Foundation IncDeforest Police FoundationDeforest, WIProgram support$500apps.irs.gov
Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationEphraim Fire-Rescue AssocEphraim, WICommunity$500apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationHazel Green Rescue Squad IncHazel Green, WIMember co-op matches$500apps.irs.gov
Generac Foundation IncJC Emergency CommunicationsJefferson, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$500apps.irs.gov
Balestrieri Family Foundation IncLauderdale-Lagrange Fire DepartmentWhitewater, WIPublic charity gift$500apps.irs.gov
Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation CorporationMarkesan Fire DepartmentMarkesan, WIFire prevention$500apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationMarshall Volunteer Fire CompanyMarshall, WIMember co-op matches$500apps.irs.gov
Marcus Corporation Foundation IncMilwaukee Police Association Fallen Heroes IncMilwaukee, WIDevelopment$500apps.irs.gov
The Covia FoundationOakdale Area Fire AssociationOakdale, WIGeneral operating support$500apps.irs.gov
MJ O'Brien Family FoundationThe Egg Harbor Firefighters IncEgg Harbor, WIEquipment funding$500apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMineral Point Rescue SquadMineral Point, WIMatching gift$420apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBell Ambulance Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$415apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMPDK9 Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$408apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncDeerfield Volunteer Fire Department IncDeerfield, WIVolunteer grant grant$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBruces Legacy IncBlack River Falls, WIGeneral support$349apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSt Lawrence Volunteer Fire DepartmentHartford, WIGeneral support$338apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSchultz Resort Rod & Gun Club IncMuskego, WIGeneral support$325apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWestern Lakes Fire & Ems Association IncOconomowoc, WIGeneral support$277apps.irs.gov
Schneider National Foundation IncBrillion Fire & Rescue AssociationBrillion, WIDonation$250apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationDeerfield Volunteer Fire Department IncDeerfield, WIMember co-op matches$250apps.irs.gov
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation IncFriends of Townsend Fire AssociationTownsend, WIGeneral operating support$250apps.irs.gov
Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation CorporationMarkesan Fire DepartmentMarkesan, WIFire prevention$250apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncPoynette-Dekorra Community Fire DepartmentPoynette, WIMatching gift$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Appleton Fire DepartmentAppleton, WIGeneral support$249apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPlatteville Fire Department IncPlatteville, WIGeneral support$244apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreendale Police K-9 Fund IncGreendale, WIGeneral support$225apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLauderdale-Lagrange Fire Dept IncWhitewater, WIGeneral support$220apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Holstein First Responders IncNew Holstein, WIGeneral support$181apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSaxeville-Springwater Vol Fire Engine CoSaxeville, WIGeneral support$154apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmateur Radio Emergency Corps IncSouth Milwaukee, WIGeneral support$152apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFox Cities Amateur Radio Club IncAppleton, WIGeneral support$147apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrooklyn Ems Association IncBrooklyn, WIGeneral support$139apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMineral Point Rescue Squad IncMineral Point, WIGeneral support$133apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWisconsin K9 Sos Search and Rescue IncSun Prairie, WIGeneral support$128apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNewton Fire Fighters Inc of Newton Manitowoc County WisconsinManitowoc, WIGeneral support$124apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Glarus Volunteer Fire Departmen T IncNew Glarus, WIGeneral support$110apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRacine Fire Bells IncorporatedRacine, WIGeneral support$104apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncBruces Legacy IncBLK River FLS, WIMatching gift$103apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMineral Point Fire Department IncMineral Point, WIMatching gift$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Bend Professional Fire Fighters Charities IncWest Bend, WIGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCrivitz Ski-Cats IncCrivitz, WIGeneral support$79apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDurand Fire Relief Association IncDurand, WIGeneral support$76apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMineral Point Fire Department IncMineral Point, WIGeneral support$75apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTown of Rome Fire Dept Fund IncNekoosa, WIGeneral support$75apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHatfield Fire & RescueMerrillan, WIGeneral support$67apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMacc Shiningstar IncMilton, WIGeneral support$64apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBelleville Volunteer Firefighters IncBelleville, WIGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOmro Rushford Volunteer Fire DepartmentOmro, WIGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationViolence Intervention Project IncAlgoma, WIGeneral support$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSussex Fire AuxiliarySussex, WIGeneral support$48apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthern Wisconsin Emergency Preparedness Team IncorporatedJanesville, WIGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAvcap CorporationLa Crosse, WIGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Long Lake Fire Ems IncLong Lake, WIGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLancaster Fire Department Fund IncLancaster, WIGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTwin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue SquadTwin Lakes, WIGeneral support$43apps.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.