Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc

State Voices

Washington, DC

State Voices funds public education and nonpartisan civic engagement, supporting state-based organizations and networks—especially their capacity, staffing, data, and technology needs—to strengthen multiracial democracy. Its 2024 grants ranged from $18,160 to $1,198,488, with a median of $181,320, and supported work across multiple states. The profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

NEO Philanthropy Inc

New York, NY

NEO Philanthropy funds social-justice movements and community organizations, including work on immigration, democracy, reproductive, racial and climate justice, and LGBTQ rights. In 2024, its 558 grants ranged from $5,000 to $23.58 million, with a median of $50,000; grants went mainly to Washington state, Washington, DC, North Carolina, California, and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals; potential grantees are generally invited to apply.

State Power Fund

Youngstown, OH

State Power Fund supports nonprofits carrying out public-interest projects that advance a just, equitable, and sustainable future, and also offers fiscal sponsorship and project-hosting support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median of $30,000, and went to organizations in multiple states. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Catalyst Inc

Boston, MA

Community Catalyst supports grassroots and community organizations advancing health justice, including work on health access, affordability, coverage, and consumer advocacy. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $788,000, with a median of $85,500, and went to organizations across more than 45 states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation funds organizations working in areas including social justice, higher education, peacebuilding, environmental protection, and community organizing, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Wisconsin, New York, and California. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $270,000, with a median of $40,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Hansen Family Foundation

Virginia Beach, VA

The Hansen Family Foundation funds humanitarian work—especially for disadvantaged children—as well as education, arts and culture, environmental causes, and animal welfare, in the U.S. and internationally. It generally gives $1,000–$10,000 per recipient, with a median grant of $5,000, and does not consider requests over $50,000. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations through its online application process.

Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.

Jampart Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

The Boston-based Jampart Charitable Trust funds organizations working in civic engagement, democracy, social justice, community development, education, and environmental work, with recent grants concentrated in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and California. In 2024, grants ranged from $15,000 to $436,000, with a median of $75,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Mitchell Kapor Foundation

Oakland, CA

The Mitchell Kapor Foundation funds work advancing racial equity in technology, including computing education, responsible innovation, and technology policy, with a focus on Black, Latine, and Native communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.05 million, with a median of $25,000; it works nationally, with a regional focus on Oakland and priorities in California, Detroit, and Atlanta. It requires applicants to speak with foundation staff before submitting an online request.

State Democracy Project

Brooklyn, NY

State Democracy Project primarily provides fiscal sponsorship to grassroots initiatives that expand citizen participation and make government more responsive, especially those rooted in historically marginalized communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $131,492, with awards ranging from $6,582 to $29,888,301; it works with organizations nationwide. It accepts fiscal sponsorship inquiries through a form on its website from organizations whose missions align with its purpose.

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI