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Cause Social scienceState Wisconsin12 funders

Foundations that fund social science in Wisconsin

12 private foundations based in Wisconsin with a return in the last two years gave $4.6 million to social science organizations in 31 grants. The median grant was $75,000, and 7 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 2024 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 social science

Top 12

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

  1. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $1,870,000 to social science
  2. The Searle Freedom TrustMadison, WI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,525,000 to social science
  3. The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncWaukesha, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $817,620 to social science
  4. Melvin S Cohen Foundation IncEau Claire, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $251,000 to social science
  5. Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTDSturgeon Bay, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to social science
  6. Judd S Alexander FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $31,000 to social science
  7. Outrider Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  8. MCP Charitable FoundationWisconsin Rapids, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $9,080 to social science
  9. John C Bock FoundationPickett, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  10. Sally Mead Hands FoundationMadison, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  11. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to social science
  12. LFF FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $700 to social science

Open to applications

7 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 12 grants Accepts applications $1,870,000 to social science
  2. Melvin S Cohen Foundation IncEau Claire, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $251,000 to social science
  3. Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTDSturgeon Bay, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to social science
  4. Judd S Alexander FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $31,000 to social science
  5. John C Bock FoundationPickett, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  6. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to social science
  7. LFF FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $700 to social science