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Top foundations funding historical societys in Wisconsin
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $3M to 20 historical societys in Wisconsin in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc Wausau, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $145k | $73k | Accepts |
| 2 | Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc Appleton, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $138k | $69k | Accepts |
| 3 | Door County Community Foundation Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $33k | $16k | Accepts |
| 4 | Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc Janesville, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $29k | $15k | Accepts |
| 5 | Elizabeth Jones Chisholm Charitable Trust Milwaukee, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $11k | $5.5k | Invitation only |
| 6 | MCP Charitable Foundation Wisconsin Rapids, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.5k | $750 | Invitation only |
| 7 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Madison, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $500 | $250 | Accepts |
| 8 | Judd S Alexander Foundation Wausau, WI · last grant 2023 | 1 | $750k | $750k | Accepts |
| 9 | Ephraim Foundation Heritage Fund Inc Ephraim, WI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $509k | $255k | Accepts |
| 10 | Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc Greenville, DE · last grant 2024 | 1 | $255k | $255k | Invitation only |
| 11 | Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc Manitowoc, WI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $175k | $25k | Accepts |
| 12 | Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation Wausau, WI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $125k | $62k | Accepts |
| 13 | Hardenbergh Foundation St Paul, MN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $120k | $120k | Accepts |
| 14 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $109k | $109k | Accepts |
| 15 | Dudley Foundation Inc Wausau, WI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $102k | $51k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Ephraim Historical Foundation Inc · Ephraim · 2024 · from Ephraim Foundation Heritage Fund Inc
$299,696
Marathon County Historical Society · Wausau · 2024 · from Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc
$255,000
Manitowoc County Historical Society · Manitowoc · 2024 · from Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc
$130,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data