The Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin makes a small number of large, place-based grants focused on capital and infrastructure needs for community institutions in the Green Bay area. Recent support centers on hospital fundraising, a local heritage/interpretive village, and a long‑standing human services provider addressing domestic violence. The foundation shows preference for transformative, one-time capital investments and repeats support to select organizations.
Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin Inc. stands out for using large, place-based grants to underwrite capital and infrastructure projects in the Green Bay area. Recent awards show a consistent pattern: hospital and healthcare facilities, housing and shelter infrastructure, and long-running community institutions receive the biggest checks. HSHS St Vincent’s Mary’s Foundation has twice received six-figure support for capital campaign work, including a $350,000 grant in 2023 and additional $100,000 awards in 2024 and 2025. Golden House also appears with a $250,000 capital campaign grant in 2024, aligning with the foundation’s emphasis on physical capacity and service expansion. The foundation’s portfolio includes repeated support for Curative Connections’ Yesteryear Village, which received $200,000 in both 2024 and 2025 after a $100,000 grant in 2023. That mix suggests a funder that backs institutions over time, especially when projects involve facilities, land, or long-term community assets. The grants also reach schools, housing organizations, and family-serving nonprofits, but the common thread is investment in durable community infrastructure.
Healthcare capital is a clear theme: HSHS St Vincent’s Mary’s Foundation received $350,000 in 2023 for its capital campaign, followed by $100,000 grants in 2024 and 2025. In housing, NeighborWorks Green Bay received $110,000 in 2024 for homebuyer preparation services and a multifamily mutual campaign, while Ecumenical Partnership for Housing received $40,000 in 2024 and another $40,000 in 2025 for its transitional housing program. Shelter and crisis-response work also appears through New Community Shelter Inc, which received $40,000 in 2024 and $40,000 in 2025 for emergency shelter, transitional living, and community meal programs. The foundation also supports education and youth development: Notre Dame De La Baie Academy received $100,000 in 2025 for its capital campaign, and Bellin College of Nursing received $50,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025 for a capital campaign and scholarships.
Typical awards cluster at the lower end of the foundation’s range, with a p25 of $2,500, median grant size of $6,000, and p75 of $25,000, even though several recent grants are much larger. The pattern is not one-off-only: multiple recipients appear in consecutive years, including Curative Connections, HSHS St Vincent’s Mary’s Foundation, Ecumenical Partnership for Housing, New Community Shelter Inc, and Foundation Health and Wholeness. The foundation funds individuals and appears to use both project-specific and capital-focused grants, with scholarship support also present in the record. Its giving is local and highly concentrated in Wisconsin, which fits a small-number, high-commitment approach to organizations with visible capital needs.
$1.4M
$24.7M
$1.2M
$1.9M
Most grants fall between $3K and $25K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Concentrated, high-dollar giving: few (4) grants totaling $1M, emphasis on capital campaigns and infrastructure, repeat funding to select grantees rather than many small awards; geographically focused on Green Bay/Northeastern Wisconsin.
Notable grantees: Curative Connections, HSHS St. Vincent’s Mary’s Foundation, Golden House
Giving is overwhelmingly local. Wisconsin recipients account for 97% of grants, and the recipient list is dominated by Green Bay, with additional support in De Pere. The recent grants table shows only US recipients, and the strongest concentration is in the Green Bay metro area. A few awards also reach nearby communities through organizations serving the same region, such as Cornerstone Community Ice Center in De Pere. Overall, the geography points to a narrowly focused Northeast Wisconsin funder rather than a broad statewide or national grantmaker.
The foundation repeatedly funds institutions tied to capital and infrastructure needs: hospitals and healthcare facilities, housing and shelter providers, schools, and long-standing community organizations. Recent examples include HSHS St Vincent’s Mary’s Foundation for a capital campaign, Golden House for a capital campaign, and Curative Connections for Yesteryear Village.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Curative Connections in 2023, 2024, and 2025; HSHS St Vincent’s Mary’s Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Ecumenical Partnership for Housing in 2024 and 2025; and New Community Shelter Inc in 2024 and 2025.
The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $2,500, a median of $6,000, and a p75 of $25,000. Even so, the recent record includes larger capital grants such as $350,000, $250,000, and several $100,000 awards.
Its giving is highly concentrated in Wisconsin: 97% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Wisconsin is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Green Bay and De Pere.
Yes. The recent grants include Bellin College of Nursing for capital campaign and scholarships, Uw-Green Bay Foundation for scholarships, and Journey to Adult Success for a capital campaign. The foundation also funds individuals according to its profile data.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURATIVE CONNECTIONS | GREEN BAY, WI | $200,000 | 2025 | YESTERYEAR VILLAGE |
| HSHS ST VINCENTST MARY'S FOUNDATION | GREEN BAY, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| NOTRE DAME DE LA BAIE ACADEMY | GREEN BAY, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER | DE PERE, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| ON BROADWAY INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| ADULT TEEN CHALLENGE NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN | GREEN BAY, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT |
| BELLIN COLLEGE OF NURSING | GREEN BAY, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN/SCHOLARSHIPS |
| FRIENDS OF PALS | GREEN BAY, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| FAMILY SERVICES | GREEN BAY, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | WILLOW TREE CAC |
| ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HOUSING | GREEN BAY, WI | $40,000 | 2025 | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM |
| CEREBRAL PALSY INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $40,000 | 2025 | POOL 2 DECK |
| NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $40,000 | 2025 | EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL LIVING & COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAMS |
| FOUNDATION HEALTH AND WHOLENESS | GREEN BAY, WI | $35,000 | 2025 | FAMILY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM & RAYS YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM |
| UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION | GREEN BAY, WI | $30,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GREEN BAY ACTION SPORTS ORGANIZATION | GREEN BAY, WI | $26,057 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| EXCEPTIONAL EQUESTRIANS | DEPERE, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ASPIRO | GREEN BAY, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | ASSISTED DAY SERVICES PROGRAM |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREEN BAY | GREEN BAY, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM |
| THE GATEWAY COLLECTIVE | GREEN BAY, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | UPWARD MOBILITY PROGRAMS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | GREEN BAY, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | NOON LUNCH PROGRAM |
| CASA OF BROWN COUNTY | GREEN BAY, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN | GREEN BAY, WI | $15,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAM/EXHIBIT/WPS GARDEN OF LIGHTS |
| VIVENT HEALTH | GREEN BAY, WI | $15,000 | 2025 | HIV MEDICAL HOME |
| NEIGHBOR WORKS GREEN BAY | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE GATHERING PLACE | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM |
| MANDOLIN FOUNDATION LIMITED | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YMCA | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | INCLUSION PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CEREBRAL PALSY INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | TELETHON SPONSOR |
| COMBATING HOMELESSNESS & DEPENDENCY | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CAMP TEKAWITHA | SHAWANO, WI | $7,000 | 2025 | CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $6,500 | 2025 | MICHAEL AND KATE MEEUWSEN FAMILY FUND |
| GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $6,500 | 2025 | TIM AND CATHIE DAY FAMILY FUND |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE | ORLANDO, FL | $6,250 | 2025 | STEVE AND KRISTIN HARTY CHARITABLE FUND |
| THE MILITARY OFFICERS CLUB OF NEW | GREEN BAY, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | VETERANS BENEFIT GOLF OUTING SPONSOR |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | GREEN BAY, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | ANGEL PROGRAM SPONSOR |
| FOSTER THE VILLAGE | GREEN BAY, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | GOLF OUTING SPONSOR |
| NOTRE DAME DE LA BAIE ACADEMY | GREEN BAY, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | TRITONFEST 2025 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WI- NORTHEAST REGION | APPLETON, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION | APPLETON, WI | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION | APPLETON, WI | $3,000 | 2025 | GOURMET WISHES EVENT SPONSOR |
| GRACE | GREEN BAY, WI | $3,000 | 2025 | RISE UP RAIDERS NIGHT SPONSOR |
| FAMILY SERVICES | GREEN BAY, WI | $3,000 | 2025 | LIFESAVER BENEFIT SPONSOR |
| GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $2,940 | 2025 | PETERSON-WATTS FAMILY FUND |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI | $2,500 | 2025 | CHILDRENS VISION SCREENING PROGRAM |
| GREEN BAY SAIL & PADDLE | GREEN BAY, WI | $2,500 | 2025 | ADVENTURE IN SAILING INITIATIVE |
| PATRIOT RACING PROJECT | DE PERE, WI | $2,500 | 2025 | PROJECT SUPPORT |
| PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN | MADISON, WI | $2,500 | 2025 | SUMMER BURN CAMP |
CURATIVE CONNECTIONS
$200,000YESTERYEAR VILLAGE
HSHS ST VINCENTST MARY'S FOUNDATION
$100,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
NOTRE DAME DE LA BAIE ACADEMY
$100,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER
$100,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
ON BROADWAY INC
$100,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
ADULT TEEN CHALLENGE NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN
$50,000TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN/SCHOLARSHIPS
FRIENDS OF PALS
$50,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL LIVING & COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAMS
FAMILY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM & RAYS YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM
GREEN BAY ACTION SPORTS ORGANIZATION
$26,057OPERATING SUPPORT
ASPIRO
$25,000ASSISTED DAY SERVICES PROGRAM
THE GATEWAY COLLECTIVE
$25,000UPWARD MOBILITY PROGRAMS
THE SALVATION ARMY
$20,000NOON LUNCH PROGRAM
CASA OF BROWN COUNTY
$20,000CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAM
GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN
$15,000CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAM/EXHIBIT/WPS GARDEN OF LIGHTS
VIVENT HEALTH
$15,000HIV MEDICAL HOME
NEIGHBOR WORKS GREEN BAY
$10,000OPERATING SUPPORT
THE GATHERING PLACE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$10,000YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM
MANDOLIN FOUNDATION LIMITED
$10,000OPERATING SUPPORT
COMBATING HOMELESSNESS & DEPENDENCY
$10,000OPERATING SUPPORT
CAMP TEKAWITHA
$7,000CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
MICHAEL AND KATE MEEUWSEN FAMILY FUND
SCHWAB CHARITABLE
$6,250STEVE AND KRISTIN HARTY CHARITABLE FUND
THE MILITARY OFFICERS CLUB OF NEW
$5,000VETERANS BENEFIT GOLF OUTING SPONSOR
THE SALVATION ARMY
$5,000ANGEL PROGRAM SPONSOR
FOSTER THE VILLAGE
$5,000OPERATING SUPPORT
NOTRE DAME DE LA BAIE ACADEMY
$5,000TRITONFEST 2025
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WI- NORTHEAST REGION
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
$3,000OPERATING SUPPORT
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
$3,000GOURMET WISHES EVENT SPONSOR
GRACE
$3,000RISE UP RAIDERS NIGHT SPONSOR
PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN
$2,500CHILDRENS VISION SCREENING PROGRAM
GREEN BAY SAIL & PADDLE
$2,500ADVENTURE IN SAILING INITIATIVE
PATRIOT RACING PROJECT
$2,500PROJECT SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN
$2,500SUMMER BURN CAMP