Jacobsen Foundation Inc

Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund

Tyrone, PA

The Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund is a Pennsylvania-based public charity that distributes substantial educational funding through scholarships and improvement programs, primarily leveraging the state's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to support students from low and middle-income families. With annual giving exceeding $64 million, the organization awards grants ranging from $5,400 to over $1.8 million to schools and educational institutions across Central Pennsylvania. Grant seekers should contact the organization directly to learn about scholarship processing and funding opportunities for K-12 schools and educational improvement initiatives in the region.

Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd

Janesville, WI

The Jeffris Family Foundation supports historic preservation projects across eight Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin), with grants typically ranging from $250 to over $1 million. Founded in 1977 and based in Wisconsin, the foundation focuses on restoring structures listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in small towns and cities, using challenge and matching grants to inspire community fundraising and ensure quality, well-researched restoration efforts. The foundation has funded nearly 100 projects to date and is recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for its significant impact on the region's cultural heritage.

The James V and Beverly R Zaleski

Wilmington, DE

Baird Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation funds nonprofits in health and human services, education, the arts, youth, and other areas, with grants across multiple states and the largest share of 2025 funding going to Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants had a median of $500, though awards ranged widely; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing empowers donors to create personalized charitable impact through donor-advised funds, designated funds, and impact funds, distributing over $111 million in grants annually to thousands of charities. The organization serves donors nationwide with a particular presence in the Midwest, offering flexible giving mechanisms grounded in faith-driven values to support causes across local, national, and global communities. Grant sizes vary based on individual donor contributions and fund structures, making this a resource for donors seeking to strategically direct their philanthropy with expert guidance and reduced complexity.

Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc is a Madison-based private foundation dedicated to strengthening local economic development and community initiatives in Dane County through grants in philanthropy, human services, and arts and culture. The foundation typically awards grants of $136,000 or more, though it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is restricted to Wisconsin organizations and initiatives.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Alliant Energy Foundation supports nonprofits addressing families' basic needs, education, and environmental initiatives across Iowa and Wisconsin, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $560,000. The foundation, established in 1983 and backed by Alliant Energy Corporation, has invested over $78 million in local communities since 1998 and awarded $6.6 million in grants in 2025. Applicants can apply through a streamlined Community Grants Program with three annual deadlines.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

This Milwaukee-based community foundation with over $1 billion in assets supports education, human services, and philanthropic initiatives primarily across Wisconsin, with some activity in California and Florida. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10 million, with multiple funding cycles available for capital support, general operating support, and project-based work. Applicants can reach the foundation at ciadmin@greatermilwaukeefoundation.org to inquire about current grant opportunities.

Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation funds educational excellence in Wisconsin, including student scholarships and awards for teachers, principals, schools, and classrooms; its 2025 grants ranged from $290 to $15,000, with a median of $6,000. It directs applicants to its program applications for application details; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

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.

Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag

Milwaukee, WI

MUFG Union Bank Foundation supports affordable housing, community economic development, education, human services, and environmental work that expands opportunity in low- and moderate-income communities, with grants shown in California, New York, and Washington State. In 2022 it made 441 grants totaling $8.5 million, with examples ranging from $40,000 to $200,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.