172 foundations fund environment programs in Wisconsin. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in Wisconsin, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Live programs funding environment in Wisconsin that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Clark County Community Foundation
Who can apply: For Clark County area nonprofit organizations. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
From Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Who can apply: Eligible recipients must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), in good legal standing, and located within the applicable company service area unless otherwise noted. Contributions must be paid, not pledged, and no goods or services may be exchanged.
Who can apply: Projects must fit the Environment Program's Climate Solutions or Great Lakes & Drinking Water strategies. Work in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota receives the most climate support; water work is concentrated in Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Joyce generally does not fund physical infrastructure, environmental education, local cleanup, basic scientific research, or direct service. It is not currently accepting unsolicited requests for equitable deep-decarbonization policy innovation.
From Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be registered nonprofits. The Foundation generally supports smaller agencies with annual budgets under $1 million and local needs in Wisconsin communities it serves. Priority is given to nonprofits connected to the Fire Fighters Foundation, the fire service community, or its programs and services. Funding is for specific projects, programs, and new initiatives, not general operations or annual budgets. The Foundation generally does not fund out-of-state requests or the same agency for multiple successive years.
From Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation
Who can apply: Open to faculty currently teaching at a professionally accredited bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban design, or engineering in the United States. Research must be developed in an institutional studio or seminar, with interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement. SOM Foundation affiliated members, SOM employees, and faculty from previously awarded proposals are ineligible.
From Door County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Proposed activities should serve people of Door County or improve quality of life in Door County. Activities already contracted or completed before award are generally ineligible. Fundraising expenses, capital campaigns, and endowment grants are generally not supported absent special circumstances. One application per charity per cycle.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $359.6M | $624.9M | $120K | C05 | National |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $236.4M | $106.5M | $100K | C60 | National |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $151.4M | $432.7M | $66K | C500 | National |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $137.7M | $432.7M | $100K | C30 | National |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $82M | $579.1M | $50K | C12 | National |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $67.8M | $10.1B | $25K | C32 | National |
| PALLADIUM FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $65.6M | $72.4M | $43K | C342 | Regional |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $54.8M | $37.2M | $45K | C013 | National |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $44.4M | $191.6M | $73K | C300 | National |
| RESOURCES LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $43.9M | $151.9M | $50K | C30 | Regional |
| CLIMATE POWER | WASHINGTON, DC | $39.3M | $1.4M | $30K | C20 | National |
| THE MARISLA FOUNDATION | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $35.5M | $21.1M | $65K | C30 | National |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $31.7M | $703.6M | $80K | C30Z | National |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | KIRKLAND, WA | $29.5M | $24.5M | $508K | C01 | National |
| ENERGY ACTION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20M | $29.3M | $50K | C35 | National |
| Clean Future Forum Inc | Washington, DC | $18.8M | $20M | $400K | C30 | National |
| DEPLOYUS INC | BOSTON, MA | $18.4M | $18.3M | $105K | C35 | National |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $18.3M | $44.8M | $59K | C99Z | National |
| CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.3M | $52.6M | — | C01 | National |
| THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $17.3M | $14M | $200K | C60 | National |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $15.9M | $942.8M | $20K | C300 | Regional |
| THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15.5M | $46.1M | $81K | C27 | National |
| CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA | TUMWATER, WA | $15M | $812K | $25K | C35 | National |
| REALTY GIFT FUND | SANTA FE, NM | $13.6M | $13.1M | $27K | C34 | National |
| THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION | MCLEAN, VA | $13.4M | $166.2M | $100K | C34Z | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$236.4M
$106.5M
$100K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$151.4M
$432.7M
$66K
WASHINGTON, DC
$82M
$579.1M
$50K
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$65.6M
$72.4M
$43K
WASHINGTON, DC
$54.8M
$37.2M
$45K
SACRAMENTO, CA
$43.9M
$151.9M
$50K
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$35.5M
$21.1M
$65K
ARLINGTON, VA
$31.7M
$703.6M
$80K
KIRKLAND, WA
$29.5M
$24.5M
$508K
BEAVERTON, OR
$18.3M
$44.8M
$59K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.3M
$52.6M
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WILMINGTON, DE
$17.3M
$14M
$200K
ARLINGTON, VA
$15.9M
$942.8M
$20K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15.5M
$46.1M
$81K
TUMWATER, WA
$15M
$812K
$25K
MCLEAN, VA
$13.4M
$166.2M
$100K
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