George Family Charitable Foundation

Madison Gas and Electric

Madison, WI

Madison Gas and Electric funds charitable programs, including community emergency assistance, arts, general support, and affordable workforce housing, primarily in the Madison area and its service territory. Its 2024 grants had a median of $2,000 and ranged from $100 to $300,000. It accepts applications from eligible tax-exempt organizations; no deadline is stated.

Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation

Egg Harbor, WI

Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc

Middleton, WI

Wisconsin humanities strengthens our democracy through educational and cultural programs that build connections and understanding among people of all backgrounds and beliefs throughout the state.

James W and Frances M Ackerman

Fort Dodge, IA

Hamilton Family Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including education, accessibility, veterans, conservation, health, and religious work, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Wisconsin organizations. Its 19 grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Mall Family Foundation

Rockford, MI

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.

Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WI

Madison, WI

Second harvest foodbank exists to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.

WK Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds community-led work focused on children’s health and education, good food, family economic security, racial equity and equitable opportunity. It gives across the United States, with long-term commitments in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans, and also funds in parts of Mexico and Haiti; its 2024 median grant was $100,000. It accepts proposals at any time through its website and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

United Charitable

Ashburn, VA

United Charitable supports charitable projects through donor-advised funds and fiscal sponsorship, with reported grants spanning areas such as youth, education, community development, the environment, health, and social justice; sponsored work can be local, national, or global. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $3,479,862, with a median of $10,500. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests; fiscal sponsorship starts with an inquiry, and only qualified programs are invited to apply.

Patricia and Ronald Schardt Foundation

Deshler, NE

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.