Independence First Foundation Inc

Employment Resources Inc

Madison, WI

Since 1990, eri's mission is to practice and promote innovative services to advance employment opportunities, support personal choices, and enhance the well-being of people with disabilities. Eri provides employment and benefits counseling, career planning, and community outreach services to people with disabilities who are considering, pursuing, or maintaining employment. Eri also provides statewide consultation, training, and technical assistance to employers, human service professionals, disability advocates, government agencies, and the public on disability, benefits, employment, and related community inclusion issues.

Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation

Green Bay, WI

The Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation supports a varied range of Wisconsin organizations, including arts and culture, gardens, veterans, disability services, health and family services, and programs for children and young people. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $110,000, ranging from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000. Its 2024 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations, accepts any form, and lists no application deadline.

Alvin a Marion Birnschein

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation funds a range of Wisconsin organizations, including universities, disability services, public media, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000; it instructs applicants to contact the foundation and says giving is not limited to preselected organizations.

Hickory Fund Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Hickory Fund supports programs improving life for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as work addressing food insecurity, veterans’ needs, and underserved youth, primarily in Wisconsin and South Carolina. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts Letters of Inquiry through an online process; selected organizations may be invited to submit a full application.

William & Sandy Heitz Family Foundation

Mequon, WI

The William & Sandy Heitz Family Foundation supports causes including cancer research, mental health, veterans, community service, and general operating needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000, and went mainly to organizations in Wisconsin, Florida, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; requests should include the organization’s purpose and amount requested.

Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports Wisconsin organizations in human services, scholarships, civic activities, conservation, and the arts. Its 2026 grants ranged from $1,000 to $114,600, with a median award of $7,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

Wochinske Family Foundation Inc

De Pere, WI

The Wochinske Family Foundation supports Wisconsin organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, child and family support, libraries, housing, and food assistance. In 2025, it awarded grants of $1,500 to $30,000, with a median of $2,500. It has no standard application form or deadlines; the filing lists Kathryn Wochinske as the contact for applications.

Rite-Hite Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The RITE-HITE Foundation supports organizations working in education, workforce development, safety, economic opportunity, health, the arts, and human services, with most 2024 funding going to recipients in Wisconsin, followed by Indiana and nearby states. Its 40 grants in 2024 ranged from $500 to $140,000, with a median of $3,000. It accepts written applications, but says its current plans preclude extensive consideration of unsolicited requests.

Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Sensient Technologies Foundation funds education, health and welfare, youth services, civic activity, and community life, with 66% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Wisconsin and additional support in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $68 to $62,955, with a median grant of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Direct Supply Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports organizations serving seniors, advancing racial and social justice, and addressing health, youth, hunger, and neighborhood needs, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants ranged from $30 to $39,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts applications from IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing; applications are available on its website, with a January deadline.

Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony

Mequon, WI

Stackner Family Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports organizations serving people with intellectual or physical disabilities or chronic mental health diagnoses, primarily in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $65,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications online and allows applicants to apply once every 12 months.