Ettinger Family Foundation

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.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County funds local human services and community programs focused on housing stability, digital access, employment, teen mental wellness, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2 million, with a median of about $34,000, and most funding went to Wisconsin, especially its four-county region. It requires a Letter of Intent before a full application; the listed 2026–27 Letter of Intent deadline has passed.

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.

Anon Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, WI

The trust supports organizations in youth development, education, housing, community services, and historic preservation, with nearly all of its giving going to Wisconsin. It made 130 grants in 2024, ranging from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd

Milwaukee, WI

The Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd supports arts and culture, education, and community and religious organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Wisconsin and additional giving in Florida, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $119,350, with a median of $3,250. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; there is no application form or deadline.

Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Funding supports Jewish community life through Milwaukee social services, education, campus programs, congregations, and community services, as well as Jewish communities in Israel and elsewhere. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,018 to $1,629,842, with a median of $16,662; most grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Herb Kohl Charities funds education, civic engagement, and collaborative community initiatives, with a focus on Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $5,000; specific programs offer Homegrown grants up to $5,000 and larger collaboration grants. It requires a letter of interest for its civic engagement opportunity, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

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.

Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Dane Buy Local Foundation supports buy-local education, collaboration, and programs that strengthen locally owned businesses and communities in Dane County and South Central Wisconsin; it also offers scholarships to area high school seniors pursuing post-secondary business or entrepreneurship studies. No typical award amount is stated, and the information does not say whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited funding requests.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Give Back Foundation

Madison, WI

Give Back Foundation is a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund that encourages philanthropy by providing a platform to facilitate charitable giving. Founded in 2009, the organization helps connect donors with causes they care about, making it easy to distribute donations to multiple charities. The foundation serves as the steward for the Combined Federal Campaign, the world's largest workplace giving program, processing tens of thousands of donation transactions annually to thousands of charitable partners.

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.