Community Engagement Committee- Sponsorships Grant
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Poverty alleviation
- Quality of life
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