John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Wausau, WI

The foundation funds grants and scholarships, with Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants supporting arts, education, health and human services, and resource preservation projects that benefit the greater Wausau area or Marathon County. Impact Grants range from $1,000 to $100,000; across its 2025 grants, the median award was $16,602.

Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation

Wausau, WI

The foundation funds arts, education, health, economic development, and social development projects in North Central/Central Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $334,000, with a median of $15,000; it offers online applications for both smaller and larger grants, so it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

Dudley Foundation Inc

Wausau, WI

The Dudley Foundation supports community development and programs that enrich lives, including arts and culture, education, youth, and community services, prioritizing Wausau, then Marathon County and Wisconsin; it says it does not fund requests outside Wisconsin. Its application guidance describes grants of $1,000–$25,000, with a 2025 median award of $5,000, and it accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits through its website on quarterly deadlines; applicants seeking $10,000 or more should contact the foundation before applying.

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.

Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc

Greenville, DE

The foundation supports arts, history and historic preservation, education, and scholarships, with 2025 grants ranging from $7,000 to $1,070,000 and a median of about $210,000. Recent grants went to organizations in Wisconsin, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Massachusetts. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch

Appleton, WI

The foundation supports nonprofits working on housing and homelessness, basic needs, employment, literacy, youth, and other community needs, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a $4,000 median. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; eligible 501(c)(3) public charities may request application materials through its consultant.

Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson

Green Bay, WI

The foundation supports Wisconsin charitable organizations in areas including health, disability services, education, family support, and community resources. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Judd S Alexander Foundation

Wausau, WI

The Judd S. Alexander Foundation funds nonprofit projects in areas such as economic development, arts and culture, education, recreation, human services, and youth programs that directly benefit Marathon County, Wisconsin residents. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median of $18,500. It accepts unsolicited proposals year-round and reviews them monthly.

Steinberg Family Foundation Inc

Wausau, WI

Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation

Wausau, WI

The foundation supports youth, education, arts and culture, and civic or religious activities, primarily in north-central Wisconsin, though recent grants also went to New York. Recent grants ranged from $250 to $3,500, with a median of $1,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations and invites applicants to contact Matt Rowe with a letter describing their purpose and the proposed use of funds.

American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The American Electric Power Foundation funds education, especially STEM, basic human services, social justice, and environmental protection, primarily for organizations in AEP’s service territory or with broader beneficial impact. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,428,570, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations need an invitation from their local AEP Operating Company.