Stanley Zebro Foundation

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.

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc

Stevens Point, WI

The foundation supports education, workforce development, United Way, and local organizations that improve quality of life and build equitable communities, especially in Wisconsin and Hawaii, including Maui. Its 2024 grants had a median of $1,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts requests by letter to Sentry Insurance stating the organization’s purpose and requested amount.

Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation supports educational programming, social services, and Jewish activities, with a focus on Milwaukee and grants extending beyond Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,500 to $230,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through an online form or by mail.

Culver's Foundation Inc

Prairie Du Sac, WI

The foundation funds community needs, youth and families, local initiatives, and scholarships for Culver’s team members, with a strong local focus in Wisconsin and grants also reaching other states. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through an online process and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Community Foundation of

Wausau, WI

The foundation funds community projects and programs, including arts, education, health and human services, resource preservation, parks and recreation, and scholarships, with a focus on the greater Wausau area and Marathon County. Its Impact Grants offer $1,000–$100,000; across its 2024 grants, the median award was $14,800. It accepts applications through specific grant programs, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation

Wausau, WI

The BA & Esther Greenheck Foundation funds projects in the arts, education, health, and economic and social development, generally in North Central or Central Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $334,000, with a median of $15,000; it accepts applications through an online process, with monthly deadlines for requests under $5,000 and six application rounds a year for larger requests.

Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich

Markesan, WI

Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich supports nonprofits, especially organizations aligned with Christian ideals, with grants for education, recreation, family services, youth programs, training, and specific building improvements. Recent grants ranged from $50 to $30,000, with a median of $1,425; funding is concentrated in Wisconsin, with some grants elsewhere. Public charities may submit a letter of request, and the foundation recommends using its application form.

Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr

Eagan, MN

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.

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.