Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$10.2M
Foundation funders
72
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc is funded by 72 grantmakers, led by John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foun ($3.0M), Kohler Trust for Preservation ($2.1M), Incourage Community Foundation Inc ($591K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $4.1M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
What grants has Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Kohler Trust for Preservation | DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & STAFFING PREPARATION FOR NEW HISTORY CENTER, CORE SERVICES: COLLECTIONS & HISTORIC SITES, WHS BRAND DEVELOPMENT, NEW WEBSITE AND MARKETING. | $800,000 |
| 2025 | Anthony P Brzezinski Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW WISCONSIN HISTORY CENTER | $37,500 |
| 2025 | Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Gregory C Van WIE Charitable | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,038 |
| 2025 | Plan Foundation | GENERAL / EXEMPT PURPOSES | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Evjue Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $7,500 |
| 2025 | L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc | $250 UNRESTRICTED; $5,000 CHIEF JUSTICE SHIRLEY ABRAHAMSON'S LIFE AND LEGACY DOCUMENTARY | $5,250 |
| 2025 | The Galaxy Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | Support of Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Richard G Jacobus Family Foundation Inc | NATIONAL HISTORY DAY | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc | 2025 GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Gerald L and Dee Lila Murray Foundation Inc | Provide Income to Support the Foundation Intention | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Dudley and Constance Godfrey | HISTORICAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Simms Family Foundation | GENERAL | $250 |
| 2025 | Tikvah Charitable Trust | MEMBERSHIP | $115 |
| 2024 | Kohler Trust for Preservation | COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION, CARE, AND ACCESS; STORYLINE DEVELOPMENT; AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSITIONAL COSTS. | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Incourage Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL & PROGRAM RELATED SUPPORT | $126,513 |
| 2024 | Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR STONEFIELD HISTORICAL SITE | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $101,000 |
| 2024 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support a capital campaign | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | THE WILLIAM O. PETERSEN STABILIZATION PROJECT & THE BLACK POINT HISTORIC DRIVEWAY RESTORATION | $73,450 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc is funded by 72 grantmakers, led by John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foun ($3.0M), Kohler Trust for Preservation ($2.1M), Incourage Community Foundation Inc ($591K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc between 2020–2026.
Who is Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc's largest funder?
John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foun is the largest recorded funder of Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc, with $3.0M across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc across 200 grants from 72 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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