J. J. Keller Foundation: Challenge Match Grants

The J. J. Keller Foundation offers Challenge Match Grants to nonprofit organizations in Northeast Wisconsin, focusing on enhancing their fundraising capabilities. By matching donations from new or increased existing donors, the foundation aims to strengthen the financial sustainability of these organizations. This initiative reflects their commitment to building robust partnerships within the community. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities are encouraged to apply and contribute positively to the lives of individuals in the region.

The J. J. Keller Foundation is a place-based funder focused on programs and services in a five-county region of Wisconsin: Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, and Brown Counties.
Supporting nonprofit organizations and programs throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
The J. J. Keller Foundation prides itself on our established relationships in our communities, allowing our team to lean-in, listen, and understand where funding can make the most impact. While we typically work with organizations with whom we’ve created such partnerships, we welcome new applications and connections all year round and invite you to meet with us directly for further conversation.
Challenge Match grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations to help build their fundraising capacity. The J. J. Keller Foundation matches donations from new donors or increased giving from existing donors; collectively building the nonprofit organization’s donor base and strengthening their financial sustainability.

Eligibility

We accept grant requests from nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities to positively impact the lives in Northeast Wisconsin.