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Cause Human servicesState Wisconsin588 funders

Foundations that fund human services in Wisconsin

588 private foundations based in Wisconsin with a return in the last two years gave $41.3 million to human services organizations in 2,220 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 234 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to human services

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is human services.

  1. The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncWaukesha, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $9,164,400 to human services
  2. Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $1,710,300 to human services
  3. Richard L Boland Love for Life Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,520,000 to human services
  4. Roehl Foundation IncOconomowoc, WI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $1,019,500 to human services
  5. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $963,000 to human services
  6. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $906,833 to human services
  7. The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $732,600 to human services
  8. Jordan Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $627,500 to human services
  9. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 37 grants Accepts applications $584,702 to human services
  10. J J Keller Foundation IncNeenah, WI · tax year 2025 21 grants Preselected only $512,924 to human services
  11. Jockey Being Family Foundation LtdKenosha, WI · tax year 2025 15 grants Preselected only $502,750 to human services
  12. Michels Family FoundationBrownsville, WI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $500,000 to human services
  13. Siebert Lutheran Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $487,561 to human services
  14. The Ballmann Family Private FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $459,375 to human services
  15. The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $454,100 to human services
  16. Jek Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $410,000 to human services
  17. American Warrior Initiative IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $407,175 to human services
  18. George H Sandy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $395,000 to human services
  19. The Ros FoundationGreenfield, WI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $350,000 to human services
  20. DV & Ida McEachern Charitable TRMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $312,350 to human services
  21. Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 285 grants Preselected only $302,678 to human services
  22. Schneider National Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $298,659 to human services
  23. Wm Collins Kohler Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $265,000 to human services
  24. Mercy Works FoundationGermantown, WI · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $259,299 to human services
  25. Herbert H Kohl Charities IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $249,000 to human services
  26. Ba & Esther Greenheck FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $244,769 to human services
  27. Julie & Doug Baker Jr FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $244,000 to human services
  28. Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 95 grants Accepts applications $237,749 to human services
  29. Charles E Benidt Foundation IncElm Grove, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $230,000 to human services
  30. Debbink Family Foundation IncOconomowoc, WI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $225,000 to human services
  31. Pablo Foundation IncEau Claire, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $223,054 to human services
  32. Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $220,000 to human services
  33. Allen Foundation TrustAppleton, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to human services
  34. The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation IncMequon, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to human services
  35. Sentry Insurance Foundation IncStevens Point, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $198,833 to human services
  36. Trustage Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $192,000 to human services
  37. Kocourek Family Foundation IncWausau, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $190,000 to human services
  38. Anon Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $183,500 to human services
  39. Kunes Family FoundationDelavan, WI · tax year 2024 19 grants Preselected only $183,346 to human services
  40. Rhoades Sanford Foundation IncWaupaca, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $182,500 to human services
  41. K C Stock Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $181,500 to human services
  42. Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $176,400 to human services
  43. Daniel M Soref Rvoc TRMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $176,000 to human services
  44. Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation IncManitowoc, WI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $168,700 to human services
  45. The Yabuki Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $168,000 to human services
  46. Sub-Zero Group Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to human services
  47. Seidl Foundation IncWausau, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $155,000 to human services
  48. Widen Family Foundation IncCottage Grove, WI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $151,200 to human services
  49. George Kress Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $151,000 to human services
  50. Gainey FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to human services

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $1,710,300 to human services
  2. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $963,000 to human services
  3. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $906,833 to human services
  4. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 37 grants Accepts applications $584,702 to human services
  5. Siebert Lutheran Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $487,561 to human services
  6. The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $454,100 to human services
  7. Jek Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $410,000 to human services
  8. American Warrior Initiative IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $407,175 to human services
  9. George H Sandy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $395,000 to human services
  10. The Ros FoundationGreenfield, WI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $350,000 to human services
  11. Schneider National Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $298,659 to human services
  12. Ba & Esther Greenheck FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $244,769 to human services
  13. Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 95 grants Accepts applications $237,749 to human services
  14. Pablo Foundation IncEau Claire, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $223,054 to human services
  15. Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $220,000 to human services
  16. The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation IncMequon, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to human services
  17. Sentry Insurance Foundation IncStevens Point, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $198,833 to human services
  18. Anon Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $183,500 to human services
  19. K C Stock Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $181,500 to human services
  20. Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $176,400 to human services
  21. Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation IncManitowoc, WI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $168,700 to human services
  22. Sub-Zero Group Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to human services
  23. Widen Family Foundation IncCottage Grove, WI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $151,200 to human services
  24. Gainey FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to human services
  25. EL& BG Lightfoot FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $149,684 to human services