Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Grants

The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation is committed to enhancing health in Wisconsin by funding medical education and public health initiatives. Preference is given to evidence-based projects with measurable outcomes that foster health equity. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity that prioritizes strategic, high-impact initiatives to benefit the community.

The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of the people of Wisconsin by supporting medical education and public health initiatives. This work is made possible through donations from physicians and other friends of medicine.
The Wisconsin Medical Society created the Foundation in 1955 as a distinct entity with its own governance in order to separate its traditional advocacy role from the Foundation’s charitable role. As the 501(c)(3) public, nonprofit affiliated with the Wisconsin Medical Society, the Foundation’s programs complement the mission of the Society and our shared priorities.
Today, under the leadership of the Board of Trustees, the Foundation strives to achieve two strategic goals:
Ensure a diverse and well trained physician workforceImprove health in Wisconsin by supporting physician championed, evidence-based programs and innovative pilots that:Address health disparitiesPromote early interventionsIncrease mental health accessPromote disease prevention strategies
The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation focuses on providing support for physician-led, community-based or statewide programs to improve health through education and outreach
The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation will support primarily high-impact, high visibility programs that support the Foundation’s mission.

Ineligibility

In general, the Foundation does not grant funds for:Unrestricted general operating expenses;The use and payment for services of a fiscal agent;Endowment funds;Religious organizations for religious purposes;Fund raising activities or events (i.e. annual fund drives, benefit tickets);Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion;Political lobbying or legislative activities;Individuals; andCapital expenditures (i.e. building repairs, etc.).