Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc

Madison Community Foundation

Madison, WI

Madison Community Foundation funds nonprofits through competitive Community Impact Fund grants, donor-advised and other charitable funds, and smaller Field of Interest grants, supporting areas such as arts, community development, the environment, learning, and essential services. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $12,000, though awards varied widely; grantmaking is primarily in Dane County, Wisconsin. Community Impact Fund applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry, and Field of Interest proposals are accepted year-round.

Daniel W Erdman Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Daniel W Erdman Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as education, arts, conservation, health, food access, housing, and mental health, primarily in Wisconsin, with some giving in Montana. In 2024, it made 11 grants ranging from $3,000 to $525,000, with a median grant of $22,127; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

First Business Charitable Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

First Business Charitable Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations that improve community economic and social well-being, including work in youth development, community services, health, education, disability services, libraries, and the arts. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $125,000, with a median of $1,500; most funding went to Wisconsin, with some awards in nearby states. It accepts requests by an initial letter of inquiry, with no deadline stated.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Attention Marcy Heim

Madison, WI

The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation supports scholarships and education-related programs for rural Wisconsin students, especially in agriculture, health care, technical fields, and other areas that benefit rural communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $126,000, with a median of $4,000; its Premier Scholarship awards are $3,000 each. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests, though eligible students may apply for scholarships through the stated processes.

United Way of Dane County Inc

Madison, WI

United Way of Dane County funds nonprofit programs in youth opportunity, financial security, health, and community resiliency, primarily serving Dane County residents. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $20,000, though awards ranged from about $5,000 to $1.2 million; most funding went to Wisconsin. It offers applications through specific grant programs and partner-agency processes, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

JPC Foundation

Janesville, WI

JPC Foundation supports education, healthcare, and community organizations, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

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.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation funds nonprofits working on regional needs such as education, housing, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and small business, with an emphasis on racial equity. Most 2024 grants were relatively modest (median $27,778), though amounts ranged from $5,017 to $4.56 million; its competitive cycles serve organizations in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties. It accepts applications through competitive grant cycles held three times a year.

Give Back Foundation

Madison, WI

Give Back Foundation distributes donor-designated contributions through workplace giving and other giving platforms to selected 501(c)(3) charities, rather than setting its own cause areas. In 2025, grants had a median of $9,066, with recipient organizations concentrated in Virginia, California, and Washington, D.C.; it does not accept unsolicited requests or work directly with charities.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc

Milwaukee, WI

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County funds local human services and community programs focused on housing stability, digital access, employment, teen mental wellness, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2 million, with a median of about $34,000, and most funding went to Wisconsin, especially its four-county region. It requires a Letter of Intent before a full application; the listed 2026–27 Letter of Intent deadline has passed.