Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc

Joan Woodman Orton McCollum Foundation Inc

Richland Center, WI

The foundation supports qualifying nonprofits serving Richland County, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area, with its filing restricting awards to health and education. In 2024, it made 11 grants totaling $166,500; awards ranged from $500 to $70,000, with a median of $3,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing lists application materials and a September 1 deadline.

Margaret B O'Hara-Newton Pet Care Trust

Sparta, WI

Stephen D and Betty J Gebhardt

Warrens, WI

The Elmwood Foundation Inc

La Crosse, WI

The Elmwood Foundation funds general operating support and designated programs for organizations serving youth, families, communities, animals, and the arts, primarily in Wisconsin, with some giving in Minnesota. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $330,000, with a median of $15,833. Unsolicited requests are not addressed in the available information.

Burnstad Family Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

The Burnstad Family Foundation supports schools, community organizations, food assistance, medical missions, and animal welfare groups, with most of its giving in Wisconsin and some in Colorado and Washington, DC. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation

Tomah, WI

The foundation supports Wisconsin charitable organizations working in community services, arts and culture, local history, veterans’ services, and related needs. In 2025, it awarded $50,000 across 16 grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Rail Heritage Trust

Paola, KS

The Rail Heritage Trust funds 501(c)(3) organizations preserving and operating historic U.S. passenger rail equipment and services from roughly 1920–1960, including essential related facilities; it does not fund static-display-only restoration. Recent grants were typically around $15,000 (2025 awards ranged from $2,600 to $27,000), and it has funded organizations in multiple states. It accepts applications, due February 1 each year.

Community Foundation Inc

Brookfield, WI

This foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with recent grants for arts and culture, housing, animal-assisted services, sports, and community recreation. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to Wisconsin recipients. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Frank G Andres Charitable Trust

Tomah, WI

The Frank G Andres Charitable Trust supports charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, including youth programs, schools, disability services, veteran and homelessness assistance, and family support, for use in Tomah, Wisconsin, or its immediate vicinity. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $2,900. It accepts applications by mail and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable

Sarasota, FL

The foundation supports a wide range of charitable organizations, including arts and cultural institutions, community groups, health and conservation organizations, and veterans’ causes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $115 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000; funding went mainly to Florida, with additional grants in Wisconsin and several other states. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Lee Family Foundation

Lake Bluff, IL

The Lee Family Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, including food assistance, adoption services, environmental conservation, and public policy, with most funding going to Illinois and additional grants in other states. In 2025, grants ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Regal Beloit Charitable Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports health care, higher education, STEM education, human services, and other charitable work, primarily in Wisconsin, with grants also going to other states. In 2023, grants ranged from $600 to $100,000, with a median of $4,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.