John C Bock Foundation
Historical FunderPickett, Wisconsin · EIN 26-6014448 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARTIN CHILDS IV |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 3200, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3127155000 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE LOCATED AT WWW.BOCKFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | MAY 31ST |
| Restrictions | PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON OLD GROWTH FORESTS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland College | Ashland, WI | Environmental education | $100,000 |
| Door County Land Trust Inc | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Environmental conservation | $40,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Inc | Appleton, WI | Environmental conservation | $20,000 |
| The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | Environmental conservation and restoration | $10,000 |
| Gathering Waters Inc | Madison, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | Environmental restoration | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust Inc | Eagle River, WI | Environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| Urban Tree Alliance Ltd | Madison, WI | Environmental restoration | $10,000 |
| The Northwoods Alliance Incorporated | Conover, WI | Environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc | West Bend, WI | Environmental restoration | $10,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Environmental restoration | $8,500 |
| The Forest Stewards Guild | Santa Fe, NM | Environmental education and wildlife protection | $7,500 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | Baraboo, WI | Environmental restoration | $7,500 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc | Menomonie, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Environmental restoration | $6,000 |
| Madison Reading Project Inc | Madison, WI | Environmental education | $5,800 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc | Baraboo, WI | Environmental education | $5,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc | Monona, WI | Environmental education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Inc | Hales Corners, WI | Environmental education | $5,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy Inc | Madison, WI | Environmental restoration | $5,000 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Inc | Mequon, WI | Environmental restoration and conservation | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Environmental restoration | $5,000 |
| Trees for Tomorrow Incorporated | Eagle River, WI | Environmental education scholarship program support | $5,000 |
| Christ Pond Foundation Inc | West Bend, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| North American Invasive Species Management Association | Monona, WI | Environmental conservation | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voices Inc | Madison, WI | Environmental education | $2,500 |
| Wildlife in Need Center Ltd | Oconomowoc, WI | Wildlife education | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $352,300 | 29 |
| 2023 | $291,338 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349101633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6014448
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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