Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider

Weyers Family Foundation Inc

Green Bay, WI

AbbVie Foundation

North Chicago, IL

The AbbVie Foundation, established in 2012, advances health equity and community development globally through innovative partnerships, with primary geographic focus on Illinois, California, and Washington, D.C. Since 2013, the foundation has distributed over $283 million across more than 265 organizations, with recent annual giving reaching $54.7 million in 2024. Grant sizes vary widely from $100 to $15 million, with a median award of approximately $151,250, supporting initiatives in health equity, STEM education, community development, and employee volunteerism.

John and Engrid Meng Inc

De Pere, WI

This Wisconsin-based family foundation, established in 1982, distributes approximately $2.3 million annually across education, health, human services, and arts and culture, with typical grants ranging from $30,000 to $335,000. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, with some giving in Florida and Massachusetts. Note that the foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, so prospective grantees should contact them directly at 920-347-4654 to discuss funding opportunities.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

The foundation funds health initiatives to expand healthcare access and strengthen health systems, with priorities including cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation. Its 2024 grants had a median of $134,090, though awards ranged widely; its stated focus geographies are Brazil, India, ten Sub-Saharan African countries, and the United States. It invites organizations to inquire about its grantmaking process, with application materials available upon request and no deadline listed.

J J Keller Foundation Inc

Neenah, WI

This private family foundation in Northeast Wisconsin awards grants ranging from $50,000 to $800,000 to nonprofit organizations addressing poverty and its consequences, with particular focus on food access, mental health, housing, clothing, and literacy skills. Based in the Greater Fox Cities area, the foundation serves a five-county region spanning from Oshkosh to Green Bay and supports over 200 nonprofit organizations annually through various grant types including large grants, small grants, and challenge match grants. The foundation prioritizes vulnerable populations and encourages collaborative, innovative approaches to complex social issues in the region.

George Kress Foundation Inc

Green Bay, WI

The foundation supports community, health, recreation, and cultural projects, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Greater Green Bay Community

Green Bay, WI

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds nonprofit programs and projects in areas including basic needs, education, health, arts and culture, the environment, and youth development, with its general grants program serving Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. Its Funds for Greater Green Bay program typically awards up to $20,000; applicants are asked to discuss proposals with the Foundation’s Community Impact Team before applying.

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.

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley

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.

Ge Aerospace Foundation

Norwalk, CT

The GE Aerospace Foundation, launched in 2024, supports engineering education and STEM development, workforce training, and disaster relief in communities where GE Aerospace employees live and work globally. Grant sizes range from $25 to over $1 million depending on the program, with the foundation committing $22 million in new programming through 2030. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals, with geographic focus concentrated in employee communities across the United States and internationally.

Baxter International Foundation

Deerfield, IL

The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., advances global healthcare access, STEM education, and community resilience in locations where the company operates. The foundation distributes millions annually through matching gifts, capacity-building grants, and employee giving programs, with an average grant term of 12-24 months and a maximum 10% overhead cap. Note that the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a grant cycle basis with announced deadlines.

American Express Foundation

New York, NY

The American Express Foundation, the philanthropic arm of American Express Company, supports youth workforce development, small business growth, and climate resilience through grants typically ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Operating on an invitation-only basis with approximately $25.7 million distributed annually, the Foundation prioritizes established organizations with demonstrated impact in key U.S. markets including New York City, South Florida, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Washington DC, as well as 17 international countries where American Express operates.