Human Services grants for nonprofits in Wisconsin

710 private foundations reported 2,809 human services grants to organizations in Wisconsin on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $55.6M in all. 413 of them are based in Wisconsin.

Foundations710

Grants on record2,809

Total granted$55.6M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund human services in Wisconsin

20 of the 710: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of human services grants to Wisconsin organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Human Services grants in WI 671 Total there $76K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Reeces Rainbow, Combined Locks - General support$2,504
- Knots of Love Inc, Ashland - General support$2,124
- Wild Instincts, Rhinelander - General support$1,575
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $47.9M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 51 Total there $227K Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- Adoray Home Health and Hospice, Baldwin - Human services$5,000
- Backpack Blessings of Bonduel, Bonduel - Human services$5,000
- Bereaved Together, New Berlin - Human services$5,000
Green Bay Packers Foundation

Green Bay, WI · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $3.6M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 43 Total there $746K Typical grant $3,500 Describes how to apply
- Cornerstone Community Center Inc, De Pere - Grow the 'stone capital campaign$200,000
- Friends of Pals Youth & Families Inc, Green Bay - Family center expansion$155,399
- Friends of Pals Youth & Families Inc, Green Bay - Family center expansion$94,601
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $2.4M in 2025

Human Services grants in WI 43 Total there $55K Typical grant $400 Describes how to apply
- Sunshine Place Inc, Sun Prairie - Matching gift$8,960
- United Way of Green County, Monroe - Matching gift$6,708
- Community Food Pantry of Spring Green Inc, Spring Green - Matching gift$3,500
The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in WI 36 Total there $3.1M Typical grant $55,000 Preselected recipients only
- YWCA Madison, Madison - Unrestricted grant$650,000
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Madison - Unrestricted grant$300,000
- Kids Forward, Madison - Unrestricted grant$300,000
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in WI 34 Total there $20K Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Catholic Charities Inc, Madison - Religion$2,500
- Gildas Club Madison Wisconsin Inc, Middleton - Human service organizations$2,500
- Young Mens Christian Association of the Fox Cities Inc, Appleton - Human services - multipurpose and other$1,100
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $18.8M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 31 Total there $1.1M Typical grant $7,500 Describes how to apply
- Journey House, Milwaukee - Capacity/General operating$162,500
- Data You Can Use, Milwaukee - General operations$108,000
- United Community Center, Milwaukee - Neighborhood development program$100,000
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Human Services grants in WI 22 Total there $137K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- United Methodist Children's Services of Wisconsin Inc, Milwaukee - In support of neighborhood revitalization$125,000
- Matthias Academy Corporation, Benet Lake - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
- Society of St Vincent de Paul of Waukesha County Inc, Hartland - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in WI 19 Total there $246K Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
- United Community Center, Milwaukee - To fund approved public charities$100,000
- Journey House, Milwaukee - To fund approved public charities$49,000
- Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Milwaukee - To fund approved public charities$20,000
Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $7.7M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 15 Total there $50K Typical grant $510 Describes how to apply
- Bolton Refuge House Inc, Eau Claire - Community vitality uw grant$6,000
- Northwoods Women Inc, Ashland - Community vitality match payroll deduction (501(C)3) grant$5,135
- Chippewa River Industries Inc, Chippewa Falls - Community vitality$5,000
Land O'lakes Foundation

St Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $3.4M in 2025

Human Services grants in WI 13 Total there $29K Typical grant $1,250 Describes how to apply
- Marshfield Area United Way, Marshfield - United way/lol giving week$7,820
- Kiel Area Community Food Pantry Inc, Kiel - United way/lol giving week$4,065
- Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire - United way/lol giving week$4,025
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $56.5M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 12 Total there $863K Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Neu-Life Community Development Inc, Milwaukee - To support general operations$195,000
- Afar Inc, Wauwatosa - To support a capital project$100,000
- Neu-Life Community Development Inc, Milwaukee - To support a capital campaign$100,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in WI 8 Total there $2,015 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Women and Childrens Horizons Inc, Kenosha - Matching gifts$600
- Sharing Center Inc, Trevor - Matching gifts$500
- Shalom Center of Interfaith Network of Kenosha County Inc, Kenosha - Matching gifts$500
Pentair Foundation

Golden Valley, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.2M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 6 Total there $1,750 Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- The Womens Center Inc, Waukesha - Matching Gift$1,000
- Milwaukee Diaper Mission Inc, Franklin - Matching Gift$500
- Street Angels Inc, Milwaukee - Matching Gift$100
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $72.5M in 2025

Human Services grants in WI 5 Total there $666K Typical grant $75,000 Describes how to apply
- Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence, River Falls - General operating$430,000
- Endeavors Adult Development Center Inc, Balsam Lake - General operating$125,000
- Anu Family Services, Hudson - General operating$50,000
The Kroger Co Foundation

Cincinnati, OH · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $4.8M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 5 Total there $12K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
- Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee - Organization's charitable purpose$2,500
- Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, Milwaukee - Organization's charitable purpose$2,500
- Solutions Center Shelter & Support Services Inc, Fond Du Lac - Organization's charitable purpose$2,500
W K Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $303.9M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 4 Total there $1.3M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Family Values at Work a Multi-State Consortium, Milwaukee - Early Care and Education$600,000
- Bcdi Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Early Care and Education$250,000
- Workmoney Foundation Inc, Milwaukee - Promise of an Equitable Future$250,000
Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Paducah, KY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.8M in 2024

Human Services grants in WI 4 Total there $375K Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
- Hear Wisconsin Inc, West Allis - General operating support$125,000
- Roads to Life Tanzania, Prairie Du Chien - General operating support$125,000
- Milwaukee Catholic Home Inc, Milwaukee - Programming support$100,000
Wells Fargo Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

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Human Services grants in WI 4 Total there $145K Typical grant $35,000 Preselected recipients only
- Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee - Housing Solutions to End and Prevent Youth Homelessness$50,000
- SecureFutures Foundation Inc, Milwaukee - SecureFutures' Money Coach Program$50,000
- Sojourner Foundation Inc, Milwaukee - Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence Gain Financial Independence$25,000
Windhover Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in WI 4 Total there $34K Typical grant $3,000 Preselected recipients only
- Sharp Literacy Inc, Milwaukee - General operations grant$25,000
- Saint Johns Communities Inc, Milwaukee - to support the life enrichment programming as per Margot Paddock$5,000
- The Womens Center Inc, Waukesha - General & Unrestricted$4,000

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Wisconsin organizations that received human services grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
United Community Center Inc Milwaukee	6	$332,450
Catholic Charities Inc Madison	5	$129,316
YWCA of Madison Inc Madison	4	$655,715
Sunshine Place Inc Sun Prairie	4	$433,314
Wayforward Resources Inc Middleton	4	$275,550
Serenity Inns Inc Milwaukee	4	$107,541
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee	4	$73,122
Street Angels Inc Milwaukee	4	$31,399
The Womens Center Inc Waukesha	4	$13,609
Matthias Academy Corporation Benet Lake	4	$7,046

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 human services, 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 710 foundations, 289 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.