Schlecht Family 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.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Madison Gas and Electric

Madison, WI

Madison Gas and Electric funds charitable programs, including community emergency assistance, arts, general support, and affordable workforce housing, primarily in the Madison area and its service territory. Its 2024 grants had a median of $2,000 and ranged from $100 to $300,000. It accepts applications from eligible tax-exempt organizations; no deadline is stated.

Trustage Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

TruStage Foundation funds economic mobility through education—especially K–12 literacy, mentoring, and tutoring—and housing, including affordable housing, homelessness support, and rental assistance, with an emphasis on equity and systemic change. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $650,000, with a median of $22,500; it prioritizes Madison/Dane County, Wisconsin, and the Cedar Valley area of Iowa, while employee giving supports organizations nationwide. Its 2024 filing says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Evjue Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

The Evjue Foundation supports religious, charitable, educational, civic, and cultural organizations, with grants spanning needs such as health, arts, housing, and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000; nearly all grant funding went to organizations in Wisconsin. The profile does not state whether 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.

Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Endres Manufacturing Foundation supports education, technology, business, environmental issues, the arts, and human services, with a focus on projects and programs in the Waunakee–Madison–Dane County area. Recent grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It is not accepting applications in 2026 and says applications will reopen in 2027, focused on “Kids”; its usual deadlines are May 1 and November 1.

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.

Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Herb Kohl Charities funds education, civic engagement, and collaborative community initiatives, with a focus on Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $5,000; specific programs offer Homegrown grants up to $5,000 and larger collaboration grants. It requires a letter of interest for its civic engagement opportunity, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.

Madison Investments Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

The foundation supports charitable, educational, and scientific work, with recent grants spanning arts, education, community services, and food and housing security. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $10,080, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to Wisconsin, especially the Madison area. It accepts written applications, and no deadline is listed.

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.