The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc

Appleton, WI

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region funds arts and culture, education, health, human services, community improvement, the environment, and other community needs, primarily in four Wisconsin counties and the Neenah-Menasha area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $24,900, though awards varied widely; some donor-initiated funds accept grant requests, and the Community Vision Fund typically uses an application process.

US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation

Appleton, WI

The foundation funds education, employment, family support, health, human services, and community enrichment, especially efforts serving disadvantaged or vulnerable populations. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000, and it generally supports organizations within the geographic footprint of U.S. Venture facilities and team members, with most funding going to Wisconsin. Public charities can submit program applications online; sponsorship requests must come from a participating U.S. Venture team member.

J J Keller Foundation Inc

Neenah, WI

J J Keller Foundation funds nonprofits addressing basic needs, poverty, mental and physical health, housing, and related needs in Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, and Brown Counties, Wisconsin. In 2025 it awarded grants from $50 to $600,000, with a median grant of $14,500. Its 2025 filing says it awards only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited 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.

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.

Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The foundation supports charitable organizations in health care, youth services, education, homelessness, and community support, with most 2024 funding going to Wisconsin organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $157,000, with a median of $6,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc

Green Bay, WI

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds nonprofit and government projects in areas such as basic needs, education, health, arts, the environment, and youth development across Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. Its Funds for Greater Green Bay awards are generally up to $20,000, though it also makes larger grants through other programs. It describes an application process but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those working in employment training, poverty reduction, shelter, arts, and youth development, with most 2024 funding going to Wisconsin. Its 28 grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $7,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation

Oshkosh, WI

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation funds charitable and educational work, including community programs, education, health and human services, recreation, and economic development, in Winnebago and Waushara counties, Green Lake County, and the City of Ripon, Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,250 to $1 million, with a median of $18,550. It offers competitive grant programs and encourages applicants to discuss ideas with the foundation; the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund is invitation-only.

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.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation funds nonprofit programs, projects, general operations and capital needs, with priorities including early childhood education, housing, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and scientific research. Its competitive grants primarily serve Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties; in 2024, the median grant was about $27,800, though awards varied widely. It runs competitive grant cycles, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.