Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc

Sixteen Thirty Fund

Washington, DC

SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND supports social-change projects focused on areas including racial justice, voting access, health care, climate, and democracy, with work across the United States. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,700 to $27.85 million, with a median of $115,000. It generally requires a written application, but the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Wisconsin Laborers' District Council

Deforest, WI

To protect and improve the lives of its members through family supporting wages and benefits, as well as through programs and services designed to make its members the safest, most skilled and productive workers in the laborers industry.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Washington, DC

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters funds affiliated organizations and initiatives related to workers, carpentry councils, economic development, education, public policy, and community issues in the United States and Canada. In 2024, its 25 grants ranged from $7,500 to $1 million, with a median of $250,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

America Votes

Washington, DC

America Votes’ Education Fund makes grants to expand ballot access, voter education and participation, particularly among young people and communities of color, while its broader work supports democracy and voting rights. In 2025, grants ranged from $10,000 to $13.945 million, with a median of $500,000; its work spans more than 20 states, and grant dollars went mostly to recipients in Washington, DC. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

National Education Association of the United States

Washington, DC

NEA funds affiliate-led work to build organizational capacity, strengthen public education and student learning, support education professionals, and advance racial and social justice, primarily through state and local affiliates across the United States. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,433 to $12.7 million, with a median of $76,650. Eligible affiliates can apply through NEA’s grants portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Wisconsin Education Association Council

Madison, WI

Advocate for great public education for the common good.

Strategic Victory Fund

Raleigh, NC

Strategic Victory Fund supports state-level progressive advocacy, civic engagement, democracy reform, research, communications, education, and organizing, with an emphasis on infrastructure and underserved communities. In 2025, grants ranged from $30,000 to $3.7 million, with a median of $237,500, and were concentrated in Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests or describe an application process.

Together Wisconsin Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Together Wisconsin inc. Conducts research, sponsors educational activities and events, and disseminates information to promote the general public's understanding of ways to maintain and improve wi's common good, quality of life, and social welfare. Working with allied organizations, research and engagement activities on issues of pressing public concern include but are not limited to: access to affordable healthcare, affordable housing, economic development, transportation, the right of all citizens to vote, freely in local, state and federal elections, environmental protections, public education, voter and worker rights, racial justice and immigration policy.

Wisconsin Insurance Alliance

Madison, WI

The Wisconsin Insurance Alliance (WIA) is a state trade association of property and casualty insurance companies. The WIA is the primary spokesperson for the property and casualty insurance industry in Wisconsin with the legislature, executive branch, office of commissioner of insurance (OCI), and the media. The WIA works in conjunction with the national insurance trades.

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