Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc directs its philanthropic resources to local community-strengthening in New Glarus, WI, demonstrated by a single, substantial grant to the New Glarus Cares Community Foundation. The foundation appears focused on place-based support that enables community-responsive grantmaking and services rather than funding many external programs directly. Its giving is highly concentrated and likely intended to build local capacity or sustain a community endowment or program fund.
Highly concentrated: one large grant to a single local community foundation (single-year/one-off or seed/endowment-style support) rather than distributed small grants across multiple organizations.
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc concentrates its giving in Wisconsin through a program run by the charitable arm of New Glarus Brewing Company, with all recorded recipient organizations located in the state. The clearest signal of its priorities is a $104,716 general-support grant in 2024 to the New Glarus Cares Community Foundation in New Glarus. That local award sits alongside grants to community-serving organizations such as the Green County Family YMCA and New Glarus School District, showing a pattern of backing institutions that shape everyday life in the New Glarus area and beyond. The foundation’s recent grants also reach into statewide nonprofit infrastructure and direct-service work. It has supported food access, housing, healthcare, education, conservation, and local civic capacity, but it does so through relatively targeted awards rather than a broad, many-state portfolio. The grant record includes repeat support for some recipients across multiple years, which suggests ongoing relationships with select Wisconsin organizations. Several awards are listed as general support, and the stated philanthropy centers on community organizations and high-impact nonprofits across Wisconsin.
Food access is a visible theme in the grant record. In 2024, Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc gave $30,000 to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin for general support, and it also awarded $45,000 in 2025 to Hunger Task Force for general support. Those awards align with the program focus on addressing food insecurity. Housing and health also appear in the recent grants. The foundation gave $25,000 to Project Home in 2024 and again in 2025, both for general support, and it awarded $15,753 to Affordable Dental Care in 2024. On the community-infrastructure side, grants to New Glarus Area EMS and Monroe Rural Fire Department show support for local emergency services. Education and conservation are present as well. New Glarus School District received $42,000 in 2024, while Ice Age Trail Alliance was funded in both 2023 and 2024.
Grant sizes cluster in the lower-to-mid five-figure range: p25 is $2,500, median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,240. The recent record also includes several larger awards, but the typical grant is modest relative to the foundation’s annual grantmaking total. The pattern shows repeat support for some recipients across multiple years, including Green County Family YMCA, Project Home, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, NAMI Wisconsin, and Ice Age Trail Alliance. The foundation operates as the charitable arm of New Glarus Brewing Company and accepts unsolicited grants through its program.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: New Glarus Cares Community Foundation
Giving is entirely in Wisconsin: 100% of recorded grants go to recipients in the state. Recent awards cluster in New Glarus, Monroe, Madison, Milwaukee, and other Wisconsin communities such as Janesville, West Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Cross Plains, and Juda. New Glarus appears repeatedly through grants to local institutions, while Madison is another frequent recipient city for health and human-services organizations. The distribution is local rather than national, with no non-U.S. recipient countries in the grant record.
The grant record points to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations and public-serving institutions, including a community foundation, a school district, an EMS provider, a rural fire department, food banks, housing and health organizations, and conservation groups. The stated focus areas include food insecurity, housing, healthcare, education, and conservation.
The typical award is relatively small to mid-sized: p25 is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,240. Recent grants range from smaller general-support awards to larger community grants.
Yes. The recipient country distribution shows 165 grants, all in the United States, and the state distribution shows 100% of grants to recipients in Wisconsin. The program description also says it funds local community organizations and high-impact nonprofits across Wisconsin.
Yes. The active grant program states that it accepts unsolicited requests. It is described as the Only in Wisconsin Giving Grant Program.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Green County Family YMCA, Project Home, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, NAMI Wisconsin, and Ice Age Trail Alliance.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Who can apply: Organizations in the local community and high-impact nonprofits throughout Wisconsin. Grant recipients must use allocated funds for programming or operational costs in Wisconsin. Requests for beer will not be granted; merchandise donations must be picked up in person.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA | MONROE, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUNGER TASK FORCE | WEST MILWAUKEE, WI | $45,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SECOND HARVEST FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN | MADISON, WI | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAMI WISCONSIN | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FEED MY PEOPLE FOODBANK | EAU CLAIRE, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PROJECT HOME | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MONROE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT | MONROE, WI | $24,375 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WI TROOPERS BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $17,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREEN COUNTY CHILDCARE NETWORK | NEW GLARUS, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MADISON AREA REHABILITATION CENTERS INC | MADISON, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JUDA | JUDA, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BELLEVILLE AREA EMS | BELLEVILLE, WI | $11,990 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW GLARUS AREA EMS | NEW GLARUS, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF MADISON | MADISON, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER | GREEN BAY, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREEN COUNTY ADVOCACY CENTER | MONROE, WI | $9,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARING FOR KIDS INC | NEW GLARUS, WI | $8,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TAKE A VET FISHING | KENOSHA, WI | $6,250 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MONROE CLINIC & HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | MONROE, WI | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VFW POST 10549 OF NEW GLARUS | NEW GLARUS, WI | $5,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALBANY AREA EMS | ALBANY, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AGRACE HOSPICE | FITCHBURG, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COURAGEOUS JOURNEYS BACKPACKING | MADISON, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLANCHARDVILLE FIRE DEPT | BLANCHARDVILLE, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE VILLAGE DIAPER BANK | MADISON, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MADISON READING PROJECT | MADISON, WI | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TUGS INC | MONROE, WI | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CANOPY CENTER | MADISON, WI | $2,909 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KESEM AT UW-MADISON | MADISON, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COULLEECAP INC | WESTBY, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MONTICELLO PTO | MONTICELLO, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WI ADAPATIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION (WASA) | BROOKFIELD, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION | JANESVILLE, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | MONROE, WI | $2,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PATRIOT K9'S OF WISCONSIN | WAUSAU, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW GLARUS SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEW GLARUS, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK | MADISON, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FEED OUR RURAL KIDS | EAGLE RIVER, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION OF WI | MADISON, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BARNEVELD AREA RESCUE SQUAD | BARNEVELD, WI | $1,735 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY | MADISON, WI | $1,710 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALBRECHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BRODHEAD, WI | $1,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOGS IN VESTS INC | PALMYRA, WI | $1,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREEN COUNTY AGRICUTURAL SOCIETY & MECHANICS INSTITUTE | MONROE, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MINERAL POINT OPERA HOUSE INC | MINERAL POINT, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS RANCH | ROCK SPRINGS, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW GLARUS CARES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | NEW GLARUS, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCHOOLS FOR HAITI | TAMPA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTHERN LAKES ASSOC OF THE DEAF | DELAVAN, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
NAMI WISCONSIN
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FEED MY PEOPLE FOODBANK
GENERAL SUPPORT
PROJECT HOME
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MONROE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
$24,375GENERAL SUPPORT
WI TROOPERS BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION
$17,500GENERAL SUPPORT
GREEN COUNTY CHILDCARE NETWORK
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MADISON AREA REHABILITATION CENTERS INC
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JUDA
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BELLEVILLE AREA EMS
$11,990GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW GLARUS AREA EMS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GREEN COUNTY ADVOCACY CENTER
$9,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CARING FOR KIDS INC
$8,500GENERAL SUPPORT
TAKE A VET FISHING
$6,250GENERAL SUPPORT
MONROE CLINIC & HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VFW POST 10549 OF NEW GLARUS
$5,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ALBANY AREA EMS
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AGRACE HOSPICE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COURAGEOUS JOURNEYS BACKPACKING
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BLANCHARDVILLE FIRE DEPT
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE VILLAGE DIAPER BANK
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TUGS INC
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CANOPY CENTER
$2,909GENERAL SUPPORT
KESEM AT UW-MADISON
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
MONTICELLO PTO
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
WI ADAPATIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION (WASA)
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
GREEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$2,300GENERAL SUPPORT
PATRIOT K9'S OF WISCONSIN
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW GLARUS SCHOOL DISTRICT
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FEED OUR RURAL KIDS
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION OF WI
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BARNEVELD AREA RESCUE SQUAD
$1,735GENERAL SUPPORT
ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY
$1,710GENERAL SUPPORT
ALBRECHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$1,600GENERAL SUPPORT
DOGS IN VESTS INC
$1,300GENERAL SUPPORT
GREEN COUNTY AGRICUTURAL SOCIETY & MECHANICS INSTITUTE
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MINERAL POINT OPERA HOUSE INC
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KIDS RANCH
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW GLARUS CARES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SCHOOLS FOR HAITI
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTHERN LAKES ASSOC OF THE DEAF
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
