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Cause Science and technologyState Wisconsin20 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Wisconsin

20 private foundations based in Wisconsin with a return in the last two years gave $2.4 million to science and technology organizations in 27 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 14 of these foundations accept applications.

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 science and technology

Top 20

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is science and technology.

  1. The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $2,167,000 to science and technology
  2. Bundy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  3. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  4. Rockwell Automation Charitable CorpMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  5. Josephine Lawrence Hopkins FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $29,000 to science and technology
  6. The Musser FundMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  7. Farview FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  8. The Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation IncNeenah, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to science and technology
  9. Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $4,975 to science and technology
  10. Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500 to science and technology
  11. Lenfestey Family Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  12. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  13. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $902 to science and technology
  14. The Brookby FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  15. Zurn Foundation Inc (fka Rexnord Foundation Inc)Milwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  16. Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  17. Richard G Jacobus Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to science and technology
  18. Cleary-Kumm Foundation IncLa Crosse, WI · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $175 to science and technology
  19. Schneider National Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to science and technology
  20. Sixsibs Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to science and technology

Open to applications

14 foundations

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

  1. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  2. Rockwell Automation Charitable CorpMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  3. The Musser FundMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  4. Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500 to science and technology
  5. Lenfestey Family Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  6. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  7. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $902 to science and technology
  8. The Brookby FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  9. Zurn Foundation Inc (fka Rexnord Foundation Inc)Milwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  10. Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  11. Richard G Jacobus Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to science and technology
  12. Cleary-Kumm Foundation IncLa Crosse, WI · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $175 to science and technology
  13. Schneider National Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to science and technology
  14. Sixsibs Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to science and technology