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Cause Youth developmentState Wisconsin265 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Wisconsin

265 private foundations based in Wisconsin with a return in the last two years gave $9 million to youth development organizations in 597 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 127 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 youth development

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is youth development.

  1. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $877,500 to youth development
  2. The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $580,000 to youth development
  3. John and Engrid Meng IncDe Pere, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $335,000 to youth development
  4. Herbert H Kohl Charities IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $312,500 to youth development
  5. Comer Science & Education FoundationWaukesha, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to youth development
  6. Jek Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  7. Janesville Foundation IncJanesville, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  8. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $239,500 to youth development
  9. Johnson Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $233,500 to youth development
  10. Daniel M Soref Rvoc TRMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $225,000 to youth development
  11. Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $196,000 to youth development
  12. The Ros FoundationGreenfield, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $190,000 to youth development
  13. Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2025 70 grants Preselected only $184,064 to youth development
  14. DV & Ida McEachern Charitable TRMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $173,000 to youth development
  15. The Afognak FundFox Point, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to youth development
  16. J J Keller Foundation IncNeenah, WI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $143,600 to youth development
  17. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $138,857 to youth development
  18. First Business Charitable Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $125,500 to youth development
  19. Trustage Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $125,000 to youth development
  20. Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $105,500 to youth development
  21. Brakebush Family Foundation IncWestfield, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $105,000 to youth development
  22. Trust Point Foundation Inc XXXXXX2342La Crosse, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $101,500 to youth development
  23. Siebert Lutheran Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  24. George H Sandy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  25. Michael Carlisle Charitable Trust 2Eau Claire, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $90,000 to youth development
  26. Charles Family Foundation IncNew Franken, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to youth development
  27. Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities IncChippewa Falls, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  28. The Lakeview Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  29. Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $74,500 to youth development
  30. Ba & Esther Greenheck FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $71,500 to youth development
  31. Judd S Alexander FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to youth development
  32. Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $57,750 to youth development
  33. Dwight and Linda Davis FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $55,600 to youth development
  34. Hauske Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $54,273 to youth development
  35. Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $54,005 to youth development
  36. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $54,000 to youth development
  37. TRP Shawe FndatnMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $53,000 to youth development
  38. Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  39. Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  40. Mielcarek Family Foundation IncSun Prairie, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to youth development
  41. Bell Family Charitable Foundation IWisconsin Rapids, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $50,000 to youth development
  42. Schreiber Foods Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $48,000 to youth development
  43. Sonnentag American Foundation IncMarathon, WI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $45,230 to youth development
  44. Rockwell Automation Charitable CorpMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to youth development
  45. The Trek Foundation IncWaterloo, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to youth development
  46. Frank G Andres Charitable TrustTomah, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $44,000 to youth development
  47. Moses Family Christian FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $42,400 to youth development
  48. Direct Supply Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $40,500 to youth development
  49. The MacDonald FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $38,500 to youth development
  50. Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $36,000 to youth development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $877,500 to youth development
  2. Jek Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  3. Janesville Foundation IncJanesville, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  4. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $239,500 to youth development
  5. Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $196,000 to youth development
  6. The Ros FoundationGreenfield, WI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $190,000 to youth development
  7. Green Bay Packers FoundationGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $138,857 to youth development
  8. First Business Charitable Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $125,500 to youth development
  9. Siebert Lutheran Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  10. George H Sandy FoundationMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  11. Charles Family Foundation IncNew Franken, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to youth development
  12. Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities IncChippewa Falls, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  13. The Lakeview Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  14. Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $74,500 to youth development
  15. Ba & Esther Greenheck FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $71,500 to youth development
  16. Judd S Alexander FoundationWausau, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to youth development
  17. Madison Gas and Electric Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $57,750 to youth development
  18. Hauske Family Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $54,273 to youth development
  19. Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $54,005 to youth development
  20. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $54,000 to youth development
  21. TRP Shawe FndatnMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $53,000 to youth development
  22. Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  23. Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  24. Schreiber Foods Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $48,000 to youth development
  25. Sonnentag American Foundation IncMarathon, WI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $45,230 to youth development