Doug & Carla Salmon Foundation Inc

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc

Appleton, WI

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region funds public charities and public entities across areas including arts and culture, education, health, human services, community improvement, and the environment, with many grants focused on the Fox Valley. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,073 to $5,841,877, with a median of $24,900; some funds accept applications through the grant portal, while others are donor-directed or invitation-only.

J J Keller Foundation Inc

Neenah, WI

The J J Keller Foundation funds 501(c)(3) public charities addressing basic needs, poverty, and mental and physical health, including food, housing, clothing, and life skills, in five Wisconsin counties: Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, and Brown. Its 2025 grants had a median of $14,500, with awards ranging from $50 to $600,000. The filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website invites new applicants to contact the foundation before applying.

The Boldt Family Fund Inc

Appleton, WI

The Boldt Family Fund supports charitable organizations working in education, healthcare, the environment, the arts, and related scientific, literary, and performing arts fields. In 2024, its 43 grants ranged from $5,077 to $118,910, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to Wisconsin organizations. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Green Bay Packers Foundation

Green Bay, WI

The Green Bay Packers Foundation funds Wisconsin charities working in areas such as families, athletics, children’s safety and education, animal welfare, and other focus areas that vary by year. Its 2026 announcement describes typical awards of $3,000–$8,000, though some grants are larger; it accepts online applications during its stated cycle, February 2–April 1, 2026.

US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation

Appleton, WI

The foundation supports nonprofits working in education, health, family services, and community development, primarily in Wisconsin, where 67% of its 2024 grant dollars went. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $800,000, with a median of $10,000; it accepts online applications through the U.S. Venture grant and sponsorship program, with deadlines in January, April, August, and October.

Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The foundation supports charitable organizations in health care, youth services, education, homelessness, and community support, with most 2024 funding going to Wisconsin organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $157,000, with a median of $6,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc

Oshkosh, WI

The Foundation funds poverty reduction and community needs, including food and shelter security, workforce readiness, youth development, and organizations serving community helpers. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $7,000, and are prioritized for communities where Oshkosh Corporation employees live and work, especially in Wisconsin. It accepts grant requests through its website from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation

Oshkosh, WI

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation funds charitable and educational work, including community arts, basic needs, youth programs, and nonprofit capacity, in Winnebago, Waushara, and Green Lake counties and the City of Ripon. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,550 and ranged from $5,250 to $1 million; it offers competitive grant programs with varying guidelines and eligibility.

The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch

Appleton, WI

The foundation supports nonprofits working on housing and homelessness, basic needs, employment, literacy, youth, and other community needs, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a $4,000 median. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; eligible 501(c)(3) public charities may request application materials through its consultant.

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

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation funds nonprofits working on regional needs such as education, housing, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and small business, with an emphasis on racial equity. Most 2024 grants were relatively modest (median $27,778), though amounts ranged from $5,017 to $4.56 million; its competitive cycles serve organizations in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties. It accepts applications through competitive grant cycles held three times a year.