Funding Amount

Up to US $35,000

Deadline

November 15, 2026

38 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Applications should align with our giving guidelines and demonstrate documented support from a U.S.
  • Venture team member or shareholder.

Overview

U.S. Venture Sponsorships, supported by the Us Venture Schmidt Family Foundation, aim to enhance community engagement by addressing the root causes of poverty through collaboration and social innovation. Grants typically do not exceed $10,000, ensuring that eligible public charities, especially those with 501(c)(3) status, can benefit. Each organization can receive one sponsorship grant annually, reflecting U.S. Venture's commitment to giving back and fostering meaningful partnerships.

Giving back is a part of who we are
U.S. Venture, Inc. is built on a culture of caring relationships and giving back. Through the U.S. Venture Open, the U.S.
U.S. Venture Sponsorships
The CEC is a dedicated sub-committee of the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation (USV/SFF). Made up of passionate team members and shareholders, the CEC awards up to $35,000 to amplify the positive impact of U.S. Venture’s support in the community.
We’ve recently updated our sponsorship process to be team member-driven, meaning the request for funding must come directly from the participating team member. If a team member is involved, they would need to submit an internal formal request to be considered. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support with the process.
If your mission aligns with these values, we encourage you to apply!
How To Apply – Team Members can submit the Sponsorship Request Form on SharePoint under Community Engagement.

Eligibility

To qualify for funding from the CEC:Organizations must be recognized as public charities under IRS guidelines, with preference given to those holding 501(c)(3) status.Applications should align with our giving guidelines and demonstrate documented support from a U.S. Venture team member or shareholder.

What US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
208
Total given
$5.81M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$250–$800K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 67%, California 4%, Illinois 3%. Top recipient cities: Appleton, WI; Green Bay, WI; Menasha, WI.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 57% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Victory Community Development Center

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $800K

  • Kenya Works Inc · Appleton, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $152K

  • The Building for Kids Inc · Appleton, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $150K

  • Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc · Appleton, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $125K

  • Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc · Milwaukee, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $122K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Quality of life

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