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Foundation grants to nonprofits in Wisconsin: 4,108 foundations, $1.3 billion

4,108 private foundations paid 34,359 grants totaling $1,297,104,112 to organizations in Wisconsin, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Alfred and Isabel Bader 2014 Charitable Trust, with $92,000,000.

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  • 4,108Foundations
  • 34,359Grants
  • $1,297,104,112Total granted

Causes funded in Wisconsin

Counted from grants whose recipient matches an organization with an NTEE code.

Foundations that funded recipients in Wisconsin

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 4,108 are listed.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Alfred and Isabel Bader 2014 Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$92,000,000$92,000,000Bader Philanthropies IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationPortola Valley, CA14$91,287,213$26,000,000University of Wisconsin FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Bader Philanthropies IncMilwaukee, WI1$68,924,651$68,924,651See Attached ScheduleGeneralapps.irs.gov
Us Bank FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$54,596,852$54,596,852See AttachedGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA349$36,707,900$2,000,000Wisconsin Early Childhood AssocUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$26,995,662$26,995,662See Attachment 2For charitable, religious, educational, & scientific purposesapps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN69$24,851,235$4,525,000St Croix Valley Food BankCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Fund for Wisconsin Scholars IncMadison, WI2$19,528,200$19,514,250University of Wisconsin SystemStipends and need-based grants for higher educationapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ22$19,420,796$7,437,248University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute80417 continuing the county health rankings & roadmaps' path in developing narratives to address the structural drivers of health inequitiesapps.irs.gov
The Mulva Family FoundationAustin, TX12$18,996,535$14,957,805Missionaries of the WordSupport for catholic missionapps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI124$18,235,250$3,200,000Bradley Impact Fund IncTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
Robert Adele Schiff Family FDN IncCincinnati, OH1$15,800,000$15,800,000See AttachedGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI223$15,461,912$3,500,000Uwm FoundationUwm zilber college of public healthapps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN42$14,774,100$3,150,000Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncCommunity responsive fundapps.irs.gov
Herbert H Kohl Charities IncMilwaukee, WI248$13,411,256$2,000,000University of Wisconsin FoundationTo fund approved public charitiesapps.irs.gov
We Energies Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$11,449,373$11,449,373ContributionsSee attached part xiv 3a contributions paid during yearapps.irs.gov
Annmarie Foundation IncMedford, WI62$11,093,187$10,929,359Eau Claire Community FoundationCreation of donor advised fundapps.irs.gov
People's Support Foundation LimitedChicago, IL25$10,471,629$1,441,000People's Welfare AssociationFor charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986.apps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncWaukesha, WI12$9,811,060$7,500,000The Medical College of Wisconsin IncKern institute - mcw - national transformation networkapps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA9$8,173,999$2,500,000Prevail Foundry IncPublic awareness and analysisapps.irs.gov
Legacy Foundation of Central WiscWisconsin Rapids, WI22$8,122,307$975,000John E Alexander YMCA Community CePort edwards site re-developmentapps.irs.gov
The Carl Victor Page Memorial FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$8,000,000$8,000,000Food for Education Foundation IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Kohler Foundation IncKohler, WI83$7,582,555$5,911,803John Michael Kohler Arts CenterRoger brown study collectionapps.irs.gov
Pleasant T Rowland Foundation IncBrookfield, WI91$7,214,664$666,667Madison Children's MuseumDonationapps.irs.gov
The Cudahy FoundationMequon, WI17$7,110,500$6,270,000Discovery WorldEducation/communityapps.irs.gov
Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI11$6,873,302$2,000,000Catholic Charities FDN of Archdiocese of MilwaukeeGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Sonnentag Foundation LTDMarathon, WI1$6,371,389$6,371,389All-See AttachedCharitable donationsapps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN3$6,049,500$5,000,000American Baptist AssemblyChristian faith&life storytellg initapps.irs.gov
Nayar Family FoundationLombard, IL1$6,021,858$6,021,858Rhizomium Foundationliquidating distributionapps.irs.gov
Irving & Dorothy Levy Family FoundationMadison, WI20$5,755,000$5,000,000Uw Foundation - Phillip A Levy Engineering HallEducationalapps.irs.gov
Melitta S and Joan M Pick Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$5,719,000$5,719,000See Attached ScheduleSee attached schedule.apps.irs.gov
Richard J Resch Foundation LTDGreen Bay, WI19$5,661,250$1,000,000AspiroBeyond expectations campaignapps.irs.gov
J J Keller Foundation IncNeenah, WI126$5,384,392$600,000Basic Needs Giving PartnershipGrantmaking matchapps.irs.gov
Starry Night Charitable FoundationMilwaukee, WI2$4,989,000$4,000,000University of Wisconsin FoundationCharitable, scientific, and educational purposesapps.irs.gov
Kellogg Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI9$4,912,559$3,919,559Kellogg Programs IncProvide approximately 650 acres of land and buildings in boscobel, wi to enable kellogg programs inc to offer milwaukee youth, who may otherwise not have opportunities to experience the outdoors, theapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY14$4,642,212$1,550,000State Innovation ExchangeGeneral support and core support for institutional strengtheningapps.irs.gov
George Kress Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI111$4,511,118$500,000Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society IncDoor county maritime museum archives buildingapps.irs.gov
Kelben Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI40$4,265,483$4,005,983United WaySocial servicesapps.irs.gov
Sentry Insurance Foundation IncStevens Point, WI109$4,197,021$2,201,550Uwsp FoundationDonations - educationapps.irs.gov
Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char TrustChicago, IL24$4,183,665$398,966The Christian Women of St Francis Cabrini ChurchProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI64$4,173,467$1,002,500Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and SchoolEarly childhood and school expansion capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Levalley FoundationEagan, MN1$4,173,315$4,173,315The Greater Milwaukee FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Hendricks Family Foundation IncBeloit, WI31$4,087,500$2,050,000The Lincoln AcademyOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Common Ground Healthcare FoundationBrookfield, WI1$4,085,784$4,085,784Greater Green Bay Community FoundationUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Glacs Endowment FundHonolulu, HI1$4,071,462$4,071,462Bradley Impact FundGeneral exempt function programsapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN11$4,042,000$1,110,000The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemSupport for its program for shelter medicine and community engaged careapps.irs.gov
Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationRedmond, WA1$4,000,000$4,000,000Workmoney Foundation IncTo provide general supportapps.irs.gov
Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI65$3,999,500$700,000Milwaukee Film IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Us Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI142$3,881,500$152,000Kenya Works IncUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Barbara & Peter Stone Family Foundation IncFond Du Lac, WI1$3,753,500$3,753,500See Attached ScheduleSee attached scheduleapps.irs.gov
Rockwell Automation Charitable CorpMilwaukee, WI27$3,739,288$1,212,288United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncGeneral Operatingapps.irs.gov
Black Spring Foundation IncSioux Falls, SD11$3,720,000$1,125,000Dementia InnovationsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Siebert Lutheran Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI83$3,685,914$316,223Center for Urban TeachingRecruit, prepare & support urban teachersapps.irs.gov
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation IncManitowoc, WI63$3,586,885$411,343Wisconsin Maritime Museum IncRestrictedapps.irs.gov
Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI525$3,550,694$200,000Cornerstone Community Center IncGrow the 'stone capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Two Eagles Foundation IncTomahawk, WI125$3,549,075$70,000St Mary SchoolTuition assistanceapps.irs.gov
Menasha Corporation FoundationNeenah, WI1$3,545,599$3,545,599Available Upon RequestAvailable Upon Requestapps.irs.gov
The Yabuki Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI11$3,474,745$3,000,000Children's Wisconsin Foundation IncGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Reiman Foundation IncPewaukee, WI22$3,457,190$1,000,000Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin FoundationGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Easter Foundation IncDe Pere, WI26$3,317,077$1,174,485Spring Lake ChurchChurch expansion - lawrence campus & children's buildingapps.irs.gov
Dwight and Linda Davis FoundationWausau, WI39$3,313,866$1,000,000Monk Botanical GardensExpansion and new entrance projectapps.irs.gov
Johnson Family FoundationRacine, WI26$3,278,677$1,467,500The Prairie School IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Longview FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$3,159,100$3,159,100See AttachedGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation IncMadison, WI37$3,153,223$300,000Center for Black Excellence and CultureCommunityapps.irs.gov
Irwin A and Robert D Goodman Foundation IncMadison, WI4$3,110,000$2,500,000Madison Community FoundationNonprofit centerapps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationPalo Alto, CA2$3,105,498$1,905,498The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemSupport for scientific research on converting inconsistent and heterogeneous biomass and municipal solid wastes into de-mineralized and uniform feedstocks for thermal-catalytic processing to low carboapps.irs.gov
1923 FundMilwaukee, WI13$3,098,848$1,190,515University of Wisconsin Green BayGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Daniel M Soref Rvoc TrustMilwaukee, WI45$3,077,000$365,000Milwaukee Jewish Federation IncJhelp, annual campaign, security, herc, nextgen fellowapps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY6$3,075,000$1,150,000Workmoney Foundation IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Michels Family FoundationBrownsville, WI29$3,060,650$1,000,000St Francis de Sales SeminaryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Nicholas Family Foundation TrustMequon, WI43$2,820,000$400,000Children's Wi FoundationAnnual campaign. to advance the work of pediatric patient care, research and teaching by children's hospital.apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR4$2,800,273$1,675,000The Drexel FundTo improve access to high-quality publicly supported private schools for economically disadvantaged students across the country.apps.irs.gov
Skylight Charitable TrustScottsdale, AZ4$2,800,000$1,000,000Watertown Area Community FoundationYmca pool building foundation and wallsapps.irs.gov
Bierman Family Foundation IncMerrill, WI7$2,795,216$1,381,075City of MerrillCounty fairgrounds updatesapps.irs.gov
The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation IncMequon, WI26$2,775,000$600,000Nativity Jesuit AcademyDesignated for the nicholas family fieldapps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY28$2,770,000$750,000Seton Catholic SchoolsCapital supportapps.irs.gov
Ba & Esther Greenheck FoundationWausau, WI88$2,756,369$333,000County of MarathonMarathon county regional forensic science centerapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI732$2,709,051$561,411United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha CountyHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE2$2,708,069$1,397,195State Innovation ExchangeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Howard Young Medical Center Trust XXXXX0005Chicago, IL1$2,680,661$2,680,661Howard Young Medical Center Inc of Woodruff WisconsinGeneralapps.irs.gov
L E Phillips Family Foundation IncEau Claire, WI40$2,670,770$1,500,000Lutheran Social ServicesTreatment center capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Sub-Zero Group Foundation IncMadison, WI28$2,637,000$1,860,000YMCA of Dane CountyUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Eugene J Eder Charitable Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI20$2,609,460$1,710,000Jewish Community FoundationTo promote community well beingapps.irs.gov
Tiny Blue Dot IncWest Hollywood, CA4$2,581,148$2,200,000Usona Institute IncGrant to support work advancing Phase 3 clinical trials of psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder and the early investigation of 5-MeO-DMT's potential for therapeutic use.apps.irs.gov
Ladish Co FoundationElm Grove, WI37$2,549,375$567,000Zoological Society of Milwaukee CountyEducational programs/rhino habitatapps.irs.gov
1335 FoundationChicago, IL23$2,510,000$1,010,000Kenosha County Historical SocietyGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
National Exch Bank Foundation IncFond Du Lac, WI1$2,477,570$2,477,570See Attached ScheduleSee attached scheduleapps.irs.gov
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation IncSheboygan, WI84$2,454,600$300,000Weill Center Foundation IncTransformation capital projectapps.irs.gov
Daniel Bader Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$2,450,000$2,450,000Bader Philanthropies IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
David Bader Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$2,450,000$2,450,000Bader PhilanthripiesGeneralapps.irs.gov
Ray Foundation IncNaples, FL4$2,430,060$2,345,060Eaa Aviation Foundation IncFlight scholarships, kidventure support, purchase of pc flight simulatorsapps.irs.gov
Sweeney Family FoundationChicago, IL5$2,282,279$2,247,279Greater Milwaukee Foundation- Charitable Family FundCharitable family fundapps.irs.gov
Trustage Foundation IncMadison, WI45$2,256,150$650,000United Way of Dane CountyCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY1$2,252,202$2,252,202Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemTo study the work of districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.apps.irs.gov
Wisconsin Public Service FoundationGreen Bay, WI1$2,172,954$2,172,954Contributions (see Attached)See attachedapps.irs.gov
The Ros FoundationGreenfield, WI89$2,140,000$200,000Feeding America Eastern WiGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncStamford, CT3$2,137,000$2,000,000Usona Institute IncResearchapps.irs.gov
Charles E Benidt Foundation IncElm Grove, WI18$2,100,000$500,000Medical College of WiScholarships rural campusesapps.irs.gov
John and Engrid Meng IncDe Pere, WI58$2,049,205$335,000Boys and Girls Club of Green BayGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Rose M Buckarma FoundationMilwaukee, WI2$2,033,881$2,000,000Holy Family Catholic CommunityGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN49$2,022,000$300,000Our Neighbors' Place IncEvery need,neighbor cap campaignapps.irs.gov
The Tepper FoundationNew York, NY1$2,019,332$2,019,332Workmoney Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Jerrold Van Winter Charitable FoundationRockville, MD1$2,000,000$2,000,000St Coletta of WisconsinTo aid in the exempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Brakebush Family Foundation IncWestfield, WI45$1,986,920$243,470Orphan Grain TrainUnrestricted charitable giftapps.irs.gov
Anon Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI127$1,954,065$125,000Boys & Girls ClubUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTDSturgeon Bay, WI39$1,949,625$1,300,000University of Wisconsin FoundationFor educationapps.irs.gov
A O Smith Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$1,949,216$1,949,216Details Available Upon RequestVariousapps.irs.gov
Henry J Predolin Foundation IncMadison, WI2$1,925,000$970,000United Way of Dane CountyFor funding food and housing programs for indigent childrenapps.irs.gov
Bemis Company FoundationOshkosh, WI1$1,921,431$1,921,431See AttachmentSee attachmentapps.irs.gov
Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation IncMequon, WI6$1,900,000$500,000Children's Hospital of Wisconsin FoundationAdvance the work of pediatric patient care, research and teaching by children's hospitals.apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY4$1,875,000$625,000Marquette UniversityTo continue to support the education preparedness program and expansion of the mcneely prison education consortiumapps.irs.gov
Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAustin, TX2$1,865,000$1,215,000Education AnalyticsEd-Fi Expansion into Local California Education Agenciesapps.irs.gov
Sheldon L and Pearl R Leibowitz Dale Leibowitz Legacy FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$1,858,683$1,858,683PRL Keystone FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI214$1,828,194$300,000Energy Service Inc -Support the community emergency fundapps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL14$1,789,672$385,000Clean Wisconsin IncEnvironmentapps.irs.gov
The Bruce Krier Charitable FoundationPort Washington, WI11$1,789,217$695,000St Marcus SchoolCampus renovation and endowment fundingapps.irs.gov
The Wexford TrustMilwaukee, WI1$1,762,841$1,762,841Shoreland Lutheran High SchoolGeneral program supportapps.irs.gov
Lou and Michele Gentine Foundation IncPlymouth, WI25$1,762,825$1,025,000St Francis de Salles SeminaryEducationapps.irs.gov
Judd S Alexander FoundationWausau, WI30$1,759,709$750,000Robert W Monk Gardens IncVisitor and education centerapps.irs.gov
Merkel Foundation IncBrookfield, WI39$1,750,054$401,187Archdiocese of Milwaukee Inc (catholic Stewardship Appeal)General operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Jaket FoundationBoston, MA2$1,750,000$1,500,000University of WisconsinSupport for school of business dei planapps.irs.gov
Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation IncFitchburg, WI27$1,722,100$550,000Gigi's PlayhouseCharitable operationsapps.irs.gov
Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI113$1,676,500$230,000Wisconsin Institute for Torah StudyProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Karlgaard Family FoundationGreat Falls, VA6$1,650,385$1,455,000University of Wisconsin Eau Claire FoundationScholarships, teaching awards, general useapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI17$1,632,950$600,000Family Values at Work A Multi-State ConsortiumEarly Care and Educationapps.irs.gov
Four-Four Foundation IncNew York, NY47$1,616,500$267,000Versiti Blood Research InstituteGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Fotsch Family FoundationNashotah, WI46$1,612,279$336,000Marquette UniversityCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
William T Evjue Charitable TrustMadison, WI1$1,606,233$1,606,233The Evjue Foundation IncTo be used for grants to eligible organizationsapps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY3$1,600,000$600,000State Innovation ExchangeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Gerald D and Helen M Stephens FoundationWilmington, DE2$1,600,000$1,000,000University of Wisconsin FoundationGrainger Hall Capital Improvement Fundapps.irs.gov
The Skoll FoundationPalo Alto, CA2$1,600,000$800,000Food for Education Foundation IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE82$1,597,000$157,000MozayikGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN16$1,592,500$937,500Acts Community Development CorporationMilwaukee WORTH Implementation Grantapps.irs.gov
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation IncMayville, WI18$1,561,991$500,000St Johns ChurchProvide financial assistance for Investing in Children Building Projectapps.irs.gov
Jek Foundation IncOshkosh, WI40$1,544,825$150,000Boys and Girls Club of OshkoshCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Schneider National Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI141$1,529,000$140,000Brown County United WayDonationapps.irs.gov
George F Moss Foundation Trust XXXXX7001Chicago, IL16$1,521,960$1,300,000Afar IncUniversal park andapps.irs.gov
Brand Family FoundationMadison, WI6$1,493,000$1,027,000University of Wisconsin FoundationFootball indoor practice facility fund, capital projects reserve fund, chazen museum of art excellence fund, paul shain graduate scholarship fund in business, odyssey project fund, andy north and frieapps.irs.gov
Stimac Family FoundationHouston, TX11$1,490,000$415,000Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePresidential scholarshipshope scholars programvolleyball servant leader projectapps.irs.gov
Pablo Foundation IncEau Claire, WI64$1,451,292$204,364Family Resource Center IncY3 of 5-yr pledge; incr. to 204,364apps.irs.gov
Susan Nicholas Fasciano Family Foundation IncGlenview, IL8$1,437,500$350,000The Varsity Collective Charitable FundUw wi nil fund for men's basketballapps.irs.gov
Kunes Family FoundationDelavan, WI134$1,429,631$293,228Timber-Lee Ministries IncUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL17$1,425,000$200,000Fund for Lake MichiganWestern Lake Michigan Pooled Fundapps.irs.gov
Fatima Foundation of MilwaukeeEagan, MN1$1,424,533$1,424,533Women's Care Center of MilwaukeeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Windhover Foundation IncWilmington, DE60$1,397,320$285,000Milwaukee Art Museum IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Fitzsimonds Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI14$1,385,000$1,000,000Milwaukee Public MuseumHistoric haymarket milwaukeeapps.irs.gov
Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation IncStoughton, WI38$1,383,017$140,000Stoughton SchoolsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin IncGreen Bay, WI69$1,366,167$200,000Curative ConnectionsYesteryear villageapps.irs.gov
Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA3$1,350,000$500,000Freedom IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN10$1,350,000$250,000Renew Wisconsin Incfor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Simons Foundation IncNew York, NY18$1,346,520$249,644University of Wisconsin-MadisonConserved regulatory pathways in age-related loss of plasticity and cognitive functionapps.irs.gov
Bleser Family Foundation IncWindsor, CA38$1,337,000$225,000Marquette UniversityUnrestriced charitable giftapps.irs.gov
Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation IncGreenville, DE3$1,332,000$1,070,000Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum IncPurchase of art objects for its permanent collectionapps.irs.gov
Surgical Science FDNEagan, MN1$1,320,000$1,320,000Uw FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
WM Collins Kohler Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI31$1,315,500$256,000University of Wisconsin FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
K C Stock Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI61$1,311,250$250,000Cornerstone Community Ice CenterCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
WM Keck FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$1,300,000$1,300,000University of Wisconsin MadisonTo experimentally study nitrogen-fixing enzymesapps.irs.gov
Craig C Culver Family Foundation IncGreen Lake, WI11$1,295,000$1,125,000Friends of Sauk Prairie Parks and Recreation IncCulver community parkapps.irs.gov
Harley-Davidson Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI29$1,286,552$500,000Hunger Task Force of MilwaukeeGrantapps.irs.gov
Roehl Foundation IncOconomowoc, WI29$1,285,900$1,001,500YMCA at Pabst FarmsGeneral operating support-memorialapps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA5$1,250,838$497,925International Fellowship of Evangelical Students USAScience and theology entrepreneur incubator: increasing engagement among university studentsapps.irs.gov
The Everydaygood Foundation IncMequon, WI14$1,240,000$500,000Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Lunda Charitable Fund IncBlack River Falls, WI25$1,226,476$1,000,000Lunda Community Center IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships IncMilwaukee, WI1$1,168,674$1,168,674Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Accreditation CouncilScuf granted eufac on 8/30/2024apps.irs.gov
Copernicus Cultural Foundation of Stevens Point Wisconsin IncMosinee, WI6$1,157,111$1,082,111Community Foundation of Central WiDonationapps.irs.gov
Alfred P Sloan FoundationNew York, NY7$1,133,808$349,123University of Wisconsin MadisonTo support the development, maintenance, and sustainability of research software through the establishment of an open source program office at the university of wisconsin, madisonapps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI478$1,130,805$175,000Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin2025 drive out hunger supportapps.irs.gov
HF Foundation IncHartland, WI9$1,120,000$750,000St Marcus SchoolCharitable donation 501(c)(3) organizationapps.irs.gov
Walker Charitable TrustVenice, FL9$1,105,706$708,574Paul's PantryUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Brookby FoundationMilwaukee, WI38$1,099,433$200,000Uwm Foundation IncLaunching the research vessel maggi sueapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA8,194$1,079,766$42,220Freedom From Religion Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
JF Ahern Co FoundationFond Du Lac, WI12$1,071,500$1,000,000St Mary's Springs AcademySmsa annual fundapps.irs.gov
Public Welfare Foundation IncWashington, DC8$1,053,000$210,000Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncSupport for zero youth corrections milwaukeeapps.irs.gov
The Future in You IncSan Diego, CA1$1,050,000$1,050,000Kenosha Christian AcademyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Timothy and Barbara Michels Family FoundationBrownsville, WI7$1,041,500$500,000Medical College of WiGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Johnson Foundation Special Charitable TrustChicago, IL1$1,039,405$1,039,405The Johnson Foundation at WingspreadGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sixsibs Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI59$1,038,196$150,000Mmac Community Support FoundationThe sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. the foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.apps.irs.gov
Baker Family Foundation IncSt Cloud, WI12$1,031,200$905,200St Mary's Springs AcademyAnnual fund and special events sponsorapps.irs.gov
Kim and John Schlifske Family Foundation IncElm Grove, WI15$1,026,939$310,714Saint Francis de Sales SeminaryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Rath Foundation IncJanesville, WI7$1,026,524$474,178University of Wisconsin FoundationEducation endowmentapps.irs.gov
Ifs Family Foundation IncOld Greenwich, CT2$1,025,382$1,000,382University of Wisconsin FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Palladium FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$1,020,000$1,020,000International Crane FundVariousapps.irs.gov
Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationElm Grove, WI94$1,019,050$400,000Marquette UniversityProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Hauske Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI40$1,002,883$300,000Versiti Blood Research InstitutePledge commitment and glycomics programapps.irs.gov
Betty Wold Johnson FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL1$1,000,000$1,000,000Mke 2024 Host CommitteeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Feigin FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000,000$1,000,000American Civil Liberties Union FoundationincProgram supportapps.irs.gov
GHR FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000,000$1,000,000Marquette UniversityEngineering for the Differenceapps.irs.gov
Mae PhilanthropiesPalo Alto, CA1$1,000,000$1,000,000University of Wisonsin - Center for Healthy MindsPublic education center of higher learningapps.irs.gov
The Tracking FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000,000$1,000,000Mmac Community Support Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Waverley Street FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$1,000,000$1,000,000College of Menominee NationClimate Hubs Learning Partnershipapps.irs.gov
Kikkoman Foods Foundation IncWalworth, WI51$986,310$300,000Uw FoundationKikkoman grassland 2.0 project(payment 3 of 10)apps.irs.gov
Lenz Edward and June Char Trust 71504Chicago, IL19$982,426$160,000Pardeeville Boys Club IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Dr Ralph & Marian Falk Medical Research TrustDallas, TX3$981,051$334,583Medical College of WisconsinPain therapy - sensoryapps.irs.gov
Smarelli Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI4$977,000$855,000Pius Xi High SchoolEducationalapps.irs.gov
Ricky Sandler Family FoundationNew York, NY1$975,000$975,000University of Wisconsin FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
William S Knight Foundation IncNaples, FL12$973,500$500,000Lake Country Classical AcademyOne campus projectapps.irs.gov
Rcu Foundation IncEau Claire, WI11$965,000$230,000Children's Museum of Eau ClaireNew location and buildingapps.irs.gov
Anthony P Brzezinski Foundation IncMosinee, WI43$954,262$105,090St Stephen ParishNotre dame centerapps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI27$951,356$300,000Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL12$950,000$250,000Clean WisconsinGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
PRL Keystone Foundation IncMadison, WI1$943,392$943,392See Attached ScheduleGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's FundPleasanton, CA9$938,014$827,014University of Wisconsin-MadisonMaddie's clinical instructorapps.irs.gov
Jackson Family FoundationNaperville, IL2$926,628$826,628Covenant HarborUnrestricted general operating supportapps.irs.gov
The 1040 FoundationAlexandria, VA1$922,318$922,318Figure FoundationTermination distribution - charitable grantmakingapps.irs.gov
Manpowergroup Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI21$915,000$400,000United Way - Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha CountyCorporate gift for support of safe & stable homes program; loan executive and volunteer events; support of reducing barriers to employment & advancement programapps.irs.gov
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$905,500$905,5001 See Part XIV Statement for Detail ofSee Statementapps.irs.gov
Integrity TrustAltoona, WI1$900,000$900,000Crestview AcademyGeneral Operating Needsapps.irs.gov
Treffert Family Foundation IncBrookfield, WI2$900,000$800,000Wisconsin Lutheran High SchoolCharitable giftingapps.irs.gov
The Casper FoundationMilwaukee, WI2$891,504$727,754See Attached - GrantsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Raynor Father John P Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$889,667$889,667Marquette UniversityEducationapps.irs.gov
Weber Charitable FoundationMarshfield, WI12$885,000$800,000Columbus Catholic SchoolsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Isabel Bader 2021 Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI3$880,000$630,000Chabad-Lubavitch of WisconsinGitel bas moshe fundapps.irs.gov
Martin Family FoundationSaratoga, CA10$880,000$675,000Milwaukee Repertory Theater IncUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
The Henry Luce Foundation IncNew York, NY7$879,800$450,000University of Wisconsin FoundationSupport for academic researchapps.irs.gov
Delfing Char Trust Sister IrmgardMilwaukee, WI1$876,223$876,223Schoenstatt Sisters of MaryOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
Vernon F Dale Charitable TrustChicago, IL18$867,877$217,266Catholic Charities of the Diocese of LacrosseGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI49$865,000$250,000Historic Haymarket MilwaukeeWisconsin wonders campaignapps.irs.gov
The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA6$862,500$175,000University of Wisconsin-MadisonFellowships for Science and Engineeringapps.irs.gov
Religious Care Foundation IncMarshfield, WI8$853,166$325,000St Joseph's Priest FundProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY13$850,000$225,000Milwaukee Repertory Theater IncGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities IncChippewa Falls, WI39$841,147$192,500Hope VillageAid and assistapps.irs.gov
Clack Foundation IncWindsor, WI14$837,408$488,000University of Wisconsin FoundationThe university of wisconsin foundation raises, invests and distributes funds for the benefit of the university of wisconsin madison.apps.irs.gov
John and Alice Forester Charitable TrustGreenville, DE15$837,294$546,360Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum IncProjectsapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY191$833,454$215,000Acts Community Development CorporationIn support of neighborhood revitalizationapps.irs.gov
The Antoineo'brien Family FoundationSarasota, FL3$825,000$675,000University of Wisconsin FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Fulcrum Foundation IncMedford, WI14$804,000$100,000Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics IncUpdate cancer spaceapps.irs.gov
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI15$802,000$310,000University of Wisconsin Green Bay FoundationRichard j resch school of engineering endowment fund and phuture phoenix philantrhopist endowmentapps.irs.gov
Schlecht Family Foundation IncWaunakee, WI33$796,000$50,000Community Foundation of Sourthern Wisconsin IncTo support operating activitiesapps.irs.gov
Byron L Walter Family Trust XXXXX0002Chicago, IL30$783,000$200,000New Community Shelter IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Leonard Gigowski Catholic Education Foundation IncOak Creek, WI1$776,226$776,226St Thomas More High SchoolTo support scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Brookwood FoundationKenosha, WI10$762,050$425,000University of Wi ParksideScholarship & women's sportsapps.irs.gov
Laskin Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI27$753,000$210,000Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Ge Healthcare Charitable FoundationChicago, IL3$750,000$600,000Uw - Grist Radiology FundRadiology researchapps.irs.gov
The Human Family Unity FoundationDeerfield, IL9$739,000$250,000Madison Public Library FoundationExempt purpose of organizationapps.irs.gov
Heil Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$736,950$736,950See Attached StatementGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Antonia Foundation Incco F Michael ArnowMilwaukee, WI17$736,933$175,000Urban Ecology CenterTo support neighborhoodenviro ed project/prairie restorationapps.irs.gov
The Elmwood Foundation IncLa Crosse, WI11$734,166$330,000Boys and Girls Club of Greater La CrosseGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Komatsu Mining Corp Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$733,350$733,350See AttachmentVariousapps.irs.gov
The Galaxy Foundation IncHartland, WI70$729,700$100,000Alverno CollegeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL4$725,000$325,000The Savanna Instituteto support a research project involving the scaling of agroforestry nationwideapps.irs.gov
Tate Family FoundationFox Point, WI12$725,000$500,000Sojourner Family CenterGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
MMG Foundation IncKimberly, WI32$721,850$196,000The Community Foundation Fox Valley Region IncScholarship fundapps.irs.gov
Gebhardt Foundation IncMequon, WI12$720,000$230,000Nativity Jesuit AcademyEducationalapps.irs.gov
Cleary-Kumm Foundation IncLa Crosse, WI92$718,385$150,000Outdoor Recreation AllianceTrails on HWY 33apps.irs.gov
Herman and Gwen Shapiro FoundationMadison, WI1$700,000$700,000University of Wisconsin FoundationTo provide scholarships for students at the university of wisconsin medical school and the university of wisconsin nursing school.apps.irs.gov
SVS Family FoundationS Barrington, IL2$699,700$698,700Ripon CollegeSpecial use to assist in navigating the challenges of strategic growth and educational experience of students.apps.irs.gov
Patrick & Marysue Michels Family FoundationBrownsville, WI11$689,000$400,000Saint Francis de Sales SeminaryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Arnold and Mabel Beckman FoundationIrvine, CA5$686,585$334,585University of Wisconsin MadisonResearch, general support & educationapps.irs.gov
Daniel W Erdman Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI10$682,627$525,000Uw FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Mary Frost Ashley Charitable TrustChicago, IL7$682,000$600,000University of Wisconsin Parkside FoundationGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
Glaser Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$681,000$681,000See AttachedGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Lyche Family Foundation IncOnalaska, WI32$680,973$325,000La Crosse Community TheaterCharitableapps.irs.gov
Jeffris Family Foundation LTDJanesville, WI4$678,000$675,000Kenosha County WisconsinRestoration of courtroomapps.irs.gov
Helen D Schulte TrustDallas, TX1$677,617$677,617University of WisconsinUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Drexel FundSouth Bend, IN7$676,750$275,000St Augustine PreparatoryGeneral support grantapps.irs.gov
Ohara John and Blanche Scholarship TrustDetroit, MI1$674,898$674,898School District of Superior ScholarshipSupport of daily operationsapps.irs.gov
Deena Hatch FoundationNecedah, WI18$669,800$125,000Catholic Charities of the Diocese OAlleviate poverty and assist familesapps.irs.gov
Hansen Family Foundation IncGarden City, NY11$669,400$450,000Shrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Courtier Foundation IncMadison, WI1$665,250$665,250See AttachedSee attached scheduleapps.irs.gov
Gentine Foundation IncPlymouth, WI6$665,000$300,000Dementia InnovationsDementia villageapps.irs.gov
The Mehring Family FoundationMadison, WI16$658,260$311,250Impact Christian SchoolUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Steven R Michels Charitable FoundationBrownsville, WI3$650,000$400,000Marquette UniversityNursingapps.irs.gov
The Trzcinski FoundationNorth Royalton, OH1$650,000$650,000Shrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeFurtherance of charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI107$648,500$12,500Wisconsin Foundation for Educational AdminDonationapps.irs.gov
Thomas J Rolfs FoundationNashotah, WI11$648,000$250,000Marquette UniversityGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Antioch Foundation 1015002041La Crosse, WI30$647,524$80,000Kingdom WorkersCommunityapps.irs.gov
Culver's Foundation IncPrairie Du Sac, WI28$640,000$250,000Village of Prairie Du Sac2024 pledge to construction of sp childcare centerapps.irs.gov
Matt Schmidt Faith Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI6$637,500$600,000Friends of Bay BeachCapital projects - m&d railroad depot and restroomsapps.irs.gov
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI29$630,500$200,000Basic Needs Giving Partnership (us Venture)To support the people and places advancing equity and economic well being for everyone.apps.irs.gov
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation IncHilbert, WI11$628,150$358,000St Norbert College FoundationProgram Supportapps.irs.gov
Hargrove Hudson Charitable Trust XXXXX8005Chicago, IL1$627,852$627,852Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Us ProvincesGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Wayland E Noland FoundationWilmington, DE1$627,367$627,367University of Wisconsin FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Ua for Helene Fuld Health Trust 10-205620New York, NY1$625,000$625,000Marquette University College of NursingProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTDMilwaukee, WI46$616,150$119,350Zoological Society of Milwaukee CountyCapital campaign pledge fulfillment, program & operating supportapps.irs.gov
Schreiber Foods Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI44$601,215$50,000Feeding America Eastern WiProgram supportapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL3$600,000$250,000Walnut Way Conservation CorpIn support of general operationsapps.irs.gov
Sonnentag American Foundation IncMarathon, WI64$598,567$56,000Howard Young Foundation IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership L Partnership LTDWausau, WI2$591,682$360,000Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce IncSupports execution of the greater wausau economic development strategicplanapps.irs.gov
The Macdonald FoundationWausau, WI36$576,950$67,750Community Foundation of North Central WisconsinVarious organization donations - to enhance the quality of life in their regionapps.irs.gov
Powers-Wolfe Charitable TrustMadison, WI10$572,500$410,000Wis Nature ConservancyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Nimick Forbesway FoundationWilmington, DE13$571,000$100,000International Crane Foundation IncTo support ICF's work with the Kafue Flats of Zambiaapps.irs.gov
Emil Ewald Family Foundation IncOconomowoc, WI137$570,000$26,000American Legion of WisconsinLocal posts - support for veterans, military personnel, families and communitiesapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN185$569,554$48,417United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley IncDollars for doing grant, match credit card donation (501(c)3) grant, match payroll deduction (higher ed) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw paapps.irs.gov
Swenson Family FoundationOrange, CA6$566,082$218,041University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc2025-2026 swenson scholars - 1st semesterapps.irs.gov
Mercy Works FoundationGermantown, WI25$565,650$100,250Relevant Radio IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Ed Uihlein Family FoundationLake Forest, IL15$560,050$150,000Fellow MortalsGeneralapps.irs.gov
Charles F de Ganahl Family FoundationBoston, MA6$560,000$150,000Election WatchUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Topper FoundationAllentown, PA1$560,000$560,000The School Sisters of St FrancisGeneral charitableapps.irs.gov
Charles Family Foundation IncNew Franken, WI34$559,300$200,000Friends of Bay BeachFunding for beach improvementsapps.irs.gov
Sunshine Charitable FoundationLibertyville, IL9$558,500$510,000Door County YMCAGeneral Support Grantapps.irs.gov
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family Foundation IncChippewa Falls, WI6$557,000$500,000Haven Christian ChurchGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dan & Patti Rashke (tasc) Family Foundation IncMadison, WI27$556,172$50,000Big Brother Big Sisters Dane CountyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
David V Uihlein Foundation David Uihlein Racing Museum FoundationMilwaukee, WI21$555,000$91,000Nature ConservancyConservationapps.irs.gov
Mike Shannon Automotive Foundation IncFond Du Lac, WI12$551,950$150,000Fond Du Lac Family YMCAUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY2$550,000$500,000Eaa Aviation Foundation IncGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD2$550,000$500,000Jewish Family Services IncTo support the construction of an affordable housing development for adults ages 55 and older, with select units set aside for people with disabilities who have experienced homelessness.apps.irs.gov
The Lachman Family Foundation IncPurchase, NY1$550,000$550,000University of Wisconsin FoundationTo provide educational scholarships for studentsapps.irs.gov
Grande FoundationFond Du Lac, WI73$547,635$140,000Fond Du Lac YMCAHealth & human servicesapps.irs.gov
Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI212$545,725$50,000GPS Education Partners IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Francie Luke Silverman Foundation Under the F Silverman Charitable TrustAppleton, WI73$545,000$50,000American Red Cross of WisconsinDisaster cycle services in wisconsinapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Alfred and Isabel Bader 2014 Charitable TrustBader Philanthropies IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$92,000,000apps.irs.gov
Bader Philanthropies IncSee Attached ScheduleVarious, WIGeneral$68,924,651apps.irs.gov
Us Bank FoundationSee AttachedMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$54,596,852apps.irs.gov
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation IncSee Attachment 2Milwaukee, WIFor charitable, religious, educational, & scientific purposes$26,995,662apps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationUniversity of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIEducation$26,000,000apps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationFund for Wisconsin ScholarsMadison, WIEducation$25,000,000apps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationMorgridge Institute FoundationMadison, WIMedical$25,000,000apps.irs.gov
Fund for Wisconsin Scholars IncUniversity of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WIStipends and need-based grants for higher education$19,514,250apps.irs.gov
Robert Adele Schiff Family FDN IncSee AttachedMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$15,800,000apps.irs.gov
The Mulva Family FoundationMissionaries of the WordBaileys HBR, WISupport for catholic mission$14,957,805apps.irs.gov
We Energies Foundation IncContributionsSee Attached, WISee attached part xiv 3a contributions paid during year$11,449,373apps.irs.gov
Annmarie Foundation IncEau Claire Community FoundationEau Claire, WICreation of donor advised fund$10,929,359apps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationAlverno CollegeMilwaukee, WIEducation$10,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Carl Victor Page Memorial FoundationFood for Education Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$8,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncThe Medical College of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIKern institute - mcw - national transformation network$7,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationUniversity of Wisconsin Population Health InstituteMadison, WI80417 continuing the county health rankings & roadmaps' path in developing narratives to address the structural drivers of health inequities$7,437,248apps.irs.gov
Sonnentag Foundation LTDAll-See AttachedMarathon, WICharitable donations$6,371,389apps.irs.gov
The Cudahy FoundationDiscovery WorldMilwaukee, WIEducation/community$6,270,000apps.irs.gov
Nayar Family FoundationRhizomium FoundationBarneveld, WIliquidating distribution$6,021,858apps.irs.gov
Kohler Foundation IncJohn Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WIRoger brown study collection$5,911,803apps.irs.gov
Melitta S and Joan M Pick Charitable TrustSee Attached ScheduleVarious, WISee attached schedule.$5,719,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationFamily Values Work A Multi State Consortium IncMilwaukee, WI81571 anchoring work to make families an economic priority through the support of a new policy ecosystem -- family values @ work$5,220,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncAmerican Baptist AssemblyGreen Lake, WIChristian faith&life storytellg init$5,000,000apps.irs.gov
Irving & Dorothy Levy Family FoundationUw Foundation - Phillip A Levy Engineering HallMadison, WIEducational$5,000,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationSt Croix Valley Food BankHudson, WICapital campaign$4,525,000apps.irs.gov
Levalley FoundationThe Greater Milwaukee FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$4,173,315apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationSt Croix Valley FoundationHudson, WIProgram or project$4,131,500apps.irs.gov
Common Ground Healthcare FoundationGreater Green Bay Community FoundationGreen Bay, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$4,085,784apps.irs.gov
Glacs Endowment FundBradley Impact FundMilwaukee, WIGeneral exempt function programs$4,071,462apps.irs.gov
Kelben Foundation IncUnited WayMilwaukee, WISocial services$4,005,983apps.irs.gov
Starry Night Charitable FoundationUniversity of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICharitable, scientific, and educational purposes$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
Pivotal Philanthropies FoundationWorkmoney Foundation IncMilwaukee, WITo provide general support$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
Kellogg Family FoundationKellogg Programs IncMilwaukee, WIProvide approximately 650 acres of land and buildings in boscobel, wi to enable kellogg programs inc to offer milwaukee youth, who may otherwise not have opportunities to experience the outdoors, the$3,919,559apps.irs.gov
Barbara & Peter Stone Family Foundation IncSee Attached ScheduleSee Attached Schedule, WISee attached schedule$3,753,500apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationOsceola Medical CenterOsceola, WIGeneral operating$3,600,000apps.irs.gov
Menasha Corporation FoundationAvailable Upon RequestNeenah, WIAvailable Upon Request$3,545,599apps.irs.gov
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncUwm FoundationMilwaukee, WIUwm zilber college of public health$3,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncBradley Impact Fund IncMilwaukee, WITo support general operations$3,200,000apps.irs.gov
Longview FoundationSee AttachedMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$3,159,100apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustGreater Milwaukee Foundation IncMilwaukee, WICommunity responsive fund$3,150,000apps.irs.gov
The Yabuki Family FoundationChildren's Wisconsin Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral use$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
Howard Young Medical Center Trust XXXXX0005Howard Young Medical Center Inc of Woodruff WisconsinWoodruff, WIGeneral$2,680,661apps.irs.gov
Irwin A and Robert D Goodman Foundation IncMadison Community FoundationMadison, WINonprofit center$2,500,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationPrevail Foundry IncMadison, WIPublic awareness and analysis$2,500,000apps.irs.gov
National Exch Bank Foundation IncSee Attached ScheduleSee Attached Schedule, WISee attached schedule$2,477,570apps.irs.gov
David Bader Charitable TrustBader PhilanthripiesMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,450,000apps.irs.gov
Daniel Bader Charitable TrustBader Philanthropies IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,450,000apps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationMilwaukee Public SchoolsMilwaukee, WIEducation$2,403,213apps.irs.gov
Ray Foundation IncEaa Aviation Foundation IncOshkosh, WIFlight scholarships, kidventure support, purchase of pc flight simulators$2,345,060apps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationBoard of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WITo study the work of districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.$2,252,202apps.irs.gov
Sweeney Family FoundationGreater Milwaukee Foundation- Charitable Family FundMilwaukee, WICharitable family fund$2,247,279apps.irs.gov
Sentry Insurance Foundation IncUwsp FoundationStevens Point, WIDonations - education$2,201,550apps.irs.gov
Tiny Blue Dot IncUsona Institute IncMadison, WIGrant to support work advancing Phase 3 clinical trials of psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder and the early investigation of 5-MeO-DMT's potential for therapeutic use.$2,200,000apps.irs.gov
Wisconsin Public Service FoundationContributions (see Attached)See Attached, WISee attached$2,172,954apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustUnited Way of WisconsinMadison, WICommunity responsive fund$2,100,000apps.irs.gov
Hendricks Family Foundation IncThe Lincoln AcademyBeloit, WIOperating support$2,050,000apps.irs.gov
The Tepper FoundationWorkmoney Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$2,019,332apps.irs.gov
Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncCatholic Charities FDN of Archdiocese of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral purpose$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncHistoric Haymarket Milwaukee I IncMilwaukee, WITo support a capital campaign$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Rose M Buckarma FoundationHoly Family Catholic CommunityFond Du Lac, WIGeneral support$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Jerrold Van Winter Charitable FoundationSt Coletta of WisconsinJefferson, WITo aid in the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncSt Francis de Sales SeminarySt Francis, WIGeneral purposes$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Herbert H Kohl Charities IncUniversity of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WITo fund approved public charities$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncUsona Institute IncFitchburg, WIResearch$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Roots and Wings Foundation IncWisconsin Early Childhood AssocFitchburg, WIUnrestricted grant$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
A O Smith Foundation IncDetails Available Upon RequestMilwaukee, WIVarious$1,949,216apps.irs.gov
Bemis Company FoundationSee AttachmentOshkosh, WISee attachment$1,921,431apps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationThe Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WISupport for scientific research on converting inconsistent and heterogeneous biomass and municipal solid wastes into de-mineralized and uniform feedstocks for thermal-catalytic processing to low carbo$1,905,498apps.irs.gov
Sub-Zero Group Foundation IncYMCA of Dane CountyMadison, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$1,860,000apps.irs.gov
Sheldon L and Pearl R Leibowitz Dale Leibowitz Legacy FoundationPRL Keystone FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operations$1,858,683apps.irs.gov
The Wexford TrustShoreland Lutheran High SchoolKenosha, WIGeneral program support$1,762,841apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAbs Global IncDeforest, WIAgricultural development$1,757,727apps.irs.gov
Eugene J Eder Charitable Foundation IncJewish Community FoundationMilwaukee, WITo promote community well being$1,710,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncThe Drexel FundMilwaukee, WITo improve access to high-quality publicly supported private schools for economically disadvantaged students across the country.$1,675,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationEducation Analytics IncMadison, WIResearch and learning opportunities$1,654,202apps.irs.gov
William T Evjue Charitable TrustThe Evjue Foundation IncMadison, WITo be used for grants to eligible organizations$1,606,233apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustCommunity Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionAppleton, WICommunity responsive fund$1,575,000apps.irs.gov
Herbert H Kohl Charities IncHerb Kohl Educational Foundation IncMilwaukee, WITo fund approved public charities$1,550,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIGeneral support and core support for institutional strengthening$1,550,000apps.irs.gov
The Roots and Wings Foundation IncDane Co Parent CouncilMadison, WIUnrestricted grant$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncLife's Connection Mukwonago Center IncMukwonago, WIGeneral purpose$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
L E Phillips Family Foundation IncLutheran Social ServicesWest Allis, WITreatment center capital campaign$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Jaket FoundationUniversity of WisconsinMadison, WISupport for school of business dei plan$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Johnson Family FoundationThe Prairie School IncRacine, WIUnrestricted$1,467,500apps.irs.gov
Karlgaard Family FoundationUniversity of Wisconsin Eau Claire FoundationEau Claire, WIScholarships, teaching awards, general use$1,455,000apps.irs.gov
People's Support Foundation LimitedPeople's Welfare AssociationMadison, WIFor charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986.$1,441,000apps.irs.gov
People's Support Foundation LimitedPeople's Welfare AssociationMadison, WIFor charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986.$1,441,000apps.irs.gov
Fatima Foundation of MilwaukeeWomen's Care Center of MilwaukeeShorewood, WIGeneral operating$1,424,533apps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationState Innovation ExchangeMadison, WIProgram support$1,397,195apps.irs.gov
Bierman Family Foundation IncCity of MerrillMerrill, WICounty fairgrounds updates$1,381,075apps.irs.gov
People's Support Foundation LimitedPeople's Welfare AssociationMadison, WIFor charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986.$1,350,000apps.irs.gov
Surgical Science FDNUw FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating$1,320,000apps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationUniversity of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIProgram support$1,310,874apps.irs.gov
George F Moss Foundation Trust XXXXX7001Afar IncWauwatosa, WIUniversal park and$1,300,000apps.irs.gov
Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTDUniversity of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIFor education$1,300,000apps.irs.gov
WM Keck FoundationUniversity of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WITo experimentally study nitrogen-fixing enzymes$1,300,000apps.irs.gov
Herbert H Kohl Charities IncHerb Kohl Educational Foundation IncMilwaukee, WITo fund approved public charities$1,275,000apps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,269,784apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationUrus Group LPMadison, WIAgricultural development$1,260,262apps.irs.gov
Michael & Susan Dell FoundationEducation AnalyticsMadison, WIEd-Fi Expansion into Local California Education Agencies$1,215,000apps.irs.gov

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