Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

John C Bock Foundation

Pickett, WI

The foundation supports conservation of mature woodlands and old-growth forests, especially in Wisconsin and near Lake Mendota, including related education, research, and conservation organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $7,500. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact Martin Childs IV and follow the website’s instructions.

James E Dutton Foundation Inc

Merrill, WI

The James E. Dutton Foundation supports wildlife and domestic animal causes, environmental preservation, natural resources, and outdoor education, primarily in Wisconsin and the Midwest, though it has no geographic boundaries. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $4,900. It accepts unsolicited written requests and has no formal application form.

Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

The foundation supports a range of organizations, with recent grants benefiting land conservation, youth development, food assistance, and environmental and racial justice. In 2024, its 13 grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000, and went mainly to organizations in Wisconsin, as well as other states. It accepts unsolicited requests; applicants can start with a short letter of interest, and there are no stated deadlines.

Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227

La Crosse, WI

Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust

Madison, WI

The trust’s 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, reproductive health, public media, and arts and culture, with 91% of funding going to Wisconsin recipients. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $410,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Pax Am Foundation Trust

Coon Valley, WI

Realty Gift Fund

Santa Fe, NM

The fund supports nonprofits in areas including housing, poverty relief, senior services, conservation, education, health, and children’s relief, using proceeds from donated real estate. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25,000 to $4.63 million, with a median of about $373,000; grants went to organizations across the U.S. It accepts grants only for preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Patterson Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Patterson Family Foundation funds land conservation, food access, youth development, social services, journalism, and related causes, with most 2025 grant dollars going to organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois. Its 19 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,200. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jahns Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi

Madison, WI

The Foundation funds conservation and nature education, including habitat restoration, wildlife protection, climate resilience, and outdoor learning, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,219 to $306,711, with a median of $9,754; specific programs offer smaller grants of $100 to $5,000.

Fritz Family Foundation Inc

Potosi, WI

The foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including higher education, community services, health care, and the arts, with most funding going to Wisconsin and some to Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $277,320, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Donald W & Margaret M Anderson

Maple Plain, MN

The Donald W. & Margaret M. Anderson Foundation funds a range of charitable work, including youth and family services, health, education, animal welfare, and arts and culture. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $20,000, and primarily supported organizations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Hawaii, as well as New Mexico and Ohio. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.