Education grants for nonprofits in Wisconsin
1,669 private foundations reported 5,992 education grants to organizations in Wisconsin on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $361.8M in all. 729 of them are based in Wisconsin.
Foundations1,669
Grants on record5,992
Total granted$361.8M
Their typical grant$5,000
Foundations that fund education in Wisconsin
20 of the 1,669: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of education grants to Wisconsin organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- United Yorkie Rescue Inc a Florida Corp, Greendale - General support$1,440
- New Century School Community Inc, Verona - General support$1,287
- Hillcrest Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Inc, Waukesha - General support$1,243
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Gave $3.6M in 2024
Green Bay Packers Foundation
Green Bay, WI · latest return: tax year 2024- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Mcw health equity scholars program$110,874
- Journeys Lutheran School, Hales Corners - Journeys lutheran school playground relocation and upgrade$100,000
- Marian University Inc, Fond Du Lac - Dr. george E. koonce scholars program$51,040
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Gave $2.1M in 2025
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2025- Marquette University, Milwaukee - 2023 initiative$10,000
- Madison West High School, Madison - Award fellow and leader school$6,000
- Mauston High School, Mauston - Award fellow and leader school$6,000
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Windhover Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2024- University School of Milwaukee Corporation, Milwaukee - Grant towards capital campaign$140,500
- Montessori School of Waukesha Inc, Waukesha - General & Unrestricted$100,000
- Waukesha County Community Foundation Inc, Waukesha - Waukesha Public Library Makerspace$50,000
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The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024- Madison Area Technical College Fdn, Madison - Goodman south early learning campus$1,000,000
- Madison Area Technical College Fdn, Madison - Goodman south early learning campus$400,000
- The Playing Field Inc, Madison - The world we imagine$250,000
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Gave $2.4M in 2025
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
Madison, WI · latest return: tax year 2025- Portage High School, Portage - Portage high school ace academy$20,000
- Innovation Center Stoughton Inc, Stoughton - Innovation center stoughton steam programming$15,000
- University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison - Matching gift$7,796
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Gave $9M in 2025
Kohler Foundation Inc
Kohler, WI · latest return: tax year 2025- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison - Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution$289,267
- Lakeshore Advantage Scholarship Grant, Cleveland - 2025 ltc scholarship grant$250,000
- University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse, LA Crosse - Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution$37,500
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Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Wisconsin Foundation, Milwaukee - To fund approved public charities$2,000,000
- Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Milwaukee - To fund approved public charities$1,550,000
- Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc, Milwaukee - To fund approved public charities$1,275,000
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Gave $156.2M in 2024
Fidelity Foundation
Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024- St Eugene School, Fox Point - Fidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
- University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison - Fidelity matching gifts to education$5,000
- University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison - Fidelity matching gifts to education$2,002
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Gave $47.9M in 2024
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024- Gps Education Partners, Waukesha - Education$10,000
- Backpack Blessings of Bonduel, Bonduel - Human services$5,000
- Boys and Girls Club of Manitowoc Cty, Manitowoc - Education$5,000
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People's Support Foundation Limited
Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024- People's Welfare Association, Madison - For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section…$1,441,000
- People's Welfare Association, Madison - For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section…$1,441,000
- People's Welfare Association, Madison - For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section…$1,350,000
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Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- Dodgeland Dollars for Scholars, Juneau - Educational institutions and related$1,000
- Literacy Services of Wisconsin Inc, Milwaukee - Adult education$1,000
- Star Education Foundation, St Croix Fls - Educational institutions and related activities$600
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Gave $56.5M in 2024
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024- Center for Urban Teaching, Milwaukee - To support expansion$500,000
- Center for Urban Teaching, Milwaukee - To support general operations$250,000
- Parent Choice Inc, West Allis - To support general operations$250,000
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Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025- Uw-Whitewater Foundation Inc, Whitewater - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,350
- Marquette University, Milwaukee - Matching contribution (general operating support)$3,810
- University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,400
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The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Elkhorn Area High School Scholarship Foundation Inc, Elkhorn - Matching gifts$1,563
- Open Wings Learning Community Inc, Kenosha - Matching gifts$1,000
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation Inc, Stevens Point - Volunteer program$800
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Gave $7.7M in 2024
Xcel Energy Foundation
Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc, Eau Claire - Match a previous donation (higher ed) grant, match credit card donation (higher ed) grant, STEM career…$23,425
- Northland College, Ashland - STEM career pathways$11,000
- Viterbo College Inc, LA Crosse - STEM career pathways$10,000
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Gave $18.8M in 2024
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024- Uwm Foundation, Milwaukee - Uwm zilber college of public health$3,500,000
- Pearls for Teen Girls, Milwaukee - Pearls programming 2024-2025$250,000
- Housing Resources Inc, Milwaukee - Homebuyer education & counseling$108,000
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Gave $163.8M in 2024
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Education Analytics, Madison - Ed-Fi Expansion into Local California Education Agencies$1,215,000
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison - Scholarships for P. Airapetyan ($700), A. Armstrong ($1,800), K. Lor ($15,214), A. Mah ($2,419), M. Moua…$39,373
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison - Scholarships for W. Vang ($5,000), Y. Y. Vue ($13,494), and T. C. Yang ($10,000)$28,494
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Tosa Foundation
Portola Valley, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison - Education$26,000,000
- Fund for Wisconsin Scholars, Madison - Education$25,000,000
- Alverno College, Milwaukee - Education$10,000,000
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The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc
Waukesha, WI · latest return: tax year 2024- The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc, Milwaukee - Kern institute - mcw - national transformation network$7,500,000
- Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee - Embedding em institutionally$525,000
- Center for Urban Teaching Inc, Milwaukee - Support leadership development program$516,384
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Organizations several of these foundations fund
Wisconsin organizations that received education grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison | 12 | $30,165,284 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee | 11 | $89,013 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc Milwaukee | 6 | $3,941,305 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee | 5 | $544,289 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc Milwaukee | 5 | $265,235 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee | 5 | $214,419 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee | 5 | $28,430 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc Eau Claire | 5 | $25,507 |
| Literacy Network Madison | 5 | $15,576 |
| Northland College Ashland | 5 | $12,293 |
How to use this list
A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Wisconsin that we classify as education, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.
Of these 1,669 foundations, 604 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.