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Wisconsin foundations

There are 4,019foundations and grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinitefoundationsemploy 1,538 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $20 billion.
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Types of foundations in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
3,152
$1,946,837,328
Grantmaking public charity foundations
354
$605,445,610
Community foundations
119
$327,967,043
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
86
$209,319,595
Corporate foundations
77
$166,228,747
Organizations supporting a single foundation
29
$11,410,299
Foundation professional societies
3
$83,542
Foundation alliances and advocates
3
$18,109,054
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Foundations by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
1,947
$1,805,369,176
Madison
524
$363,596,541
Green Bay
173
$150,253,966
Wausau
138
$62,614,780
Appleton
116
$171,508,280
La Crosse
99
$17,529,939
Racine
86
$34,278,203
Oshkosh
85
$40,016,190
Eau Claire
76
$20,612,812
Janesville
72
$27,105,267
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Job trends for Wisconsin foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
767
1-10
243
11-25
16
26-100
9
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
2,437
$250k to $1M
376
$1M to $5M
211
$5M to $25M
67
$25M to $100M
17
$100M+
4
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Directory of foundations in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 4,019

Madison Community Foundation

The mission of Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is to enhance the common good through philanthropy. Created in 1942 as Madison Community Trust, MCF helps people do their charitable giving their way, to causes they care about most.
Revenue
$36.9m
Assets
$272.4m
Employees
17
EIN
39-6038248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

To receive and manage philanthropic assets, to make prudent, sensitive and creative grants and to exercise leadership in important community priorities.
Revenue
$46.5m
Assets
$441.3m
Employees
49
EIN
39-1548450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ceres Trust

The Ceres Trust is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI. The trustee is Judith A. Kern. The Ceres Trust made $4,984,329 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5768077
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation

After selling a division of Generac Power Systems in 1998, the Kerns established The Kern Family Foundation, a grant making organization dedicated to ensuring that the rising generation has access to the opportunities that made their success possible.
Revenue
$44.1m
Assets
$688.0m
Employees
31
EIN
39-1923558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aurora Health Care Foundation

The Foundation coordinates investments of philanthropic funds in the support of the programs and services of the affiliated organizations of Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$272.3m
Employees
35
EIN
39-6044569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

Our mission: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health.
Revenue
$57.6m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
131
EIN
39-0806190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cudahy Foundation

The Cudahy Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds community, education, and arts grants. Last year, they made 14 grants to organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. The foundation is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$24.8m
Employees
1
EIN
39-6720806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

1923 Fund

The 1923 Fund is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI. Trustees are Us Bank, Steven P Dhein, David H Cofrin. Grantees include University Of Florida Foundation Inc. Made 15 grants last year.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$58.3m
Employees
2
EIN
36-7070455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

We Energies Foundation

Since 1982, the We Energies Foundation has contributed financial support for the activities of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations in communities that are served by their company.
Revenue
$39.5m
Assets
$65.4m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1433726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Searle Freedom Trust

The Searle Freedom Trust was founded by Daniel C. Searle in 1998 to foster research and education on public policy issues that affect individual freedom and economic liberty.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$76.9m
Employees
4
EIN
36-7244615
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)

The Waukesha County Community Foundation is a pool of permanent endowment and project funds created primarily by and for the people of Waukesha County to provide grant support to charitable organizations.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$62.8m
Employees
8
EIN
39-1969122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Dane County

United Way of Dane County engages their community, mobilizes volunteers and strengthens local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
126
EIN
39-0817532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daniel M Soref Rvoc Trust

The Daniel M Soref Rvoc Trust is a private foundation that made 50 grants last year. Grantees include Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC. The trustee is Audrey J Strnad. It is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$64.3m
Employees
1
EIN
39-6758434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joseph and Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation

The Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to enhancing the well being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
Revenue
$24.6m
Assets
$301.9m
Employees
0
EIN
39-2076346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meriter Foundation

Meriter Foundation is a non-profit organization raising funds to support programs and services that advance the mission of Meriter Hospital.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$29.1m
Employees
8
EIN
23-7098688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Wisconsin / Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc

The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation exists to provide donors and families with a guidebook for giving. They have office locations in Milwaukee, Appleton and Madison, to help them serve the diverse community of supporters and patient families.
Revenue
$67.0m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
61
EIN
39-1500075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bradley Impact Fund

Donor-advised fund empowering high-impact giving for organizations aligned with civil society, informed citizens, free markets and constitutional order.
Revenue
$108.1m
Assets
$115.0m
Employees
6
EIN
45-4678325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)

SCVF enhances the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley by encouraging charitable giving, connecting people and programs and facilitating progressive approaches to partnership through programs.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$87.5m
Employees
9
EIN
41-1817315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Argosy Foundation

The Argosy Foundation is a social enterprise promoting economic development and environmental sustainability framed within the context of the blue economy and the stewardship of the marine environment.
Revenue
$31.8m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
7
EIN
04-6752868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity

Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity is a private foundation that made 42 grants last year. Grantees include University Of Minnesota. Trustees are Us Bank Na, Becky Roloff, Edward Stringer. It is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$87.5m
Employees
1
EIN
41-6011054
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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