161 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.
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From Madison Community Foundation
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit organization serving the Columbus and Fall River communities in parts of Dane, Columbia and Dodge Counties, and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status.
From Nielsen-Massey Foundation
Who can apply: Open to accredited schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the Chicagoland and Southeast Wisconsin regions. Requests must align with one of the four focus areas and meet the policy exclusions.
From Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Who can apply: Applicants must propose original research that improves safety for tree care workers and the public.
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants may apply once per year; organizations receiving a grant must wait until the same cycle the following year. Required submission of a Required Information Sheet (RIS) including executive summary (up to 2 pages), 501(c)(3) determination, board and budget information, and optional supporting materials. Prior-year grantees must submit a Final Evaluation Form.
From Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Who can apply: Organizations must be public charities under IRS rules; organizations that are not public charities may apply through a fiscal sponsor.
Who can apply: Competitive proposals should show groundbreaking content, broad distribution potential, and social impact; documentary support is very limited.
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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 | $81.9M | $560.6M | $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 |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52.4M | $919.4M | $20K | C300 | Regional |
| 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 |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $18.3M | $44.8M | $59K | C99Z | National |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.7M | $7.3M | $40K | C030 | 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 RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15.5M | $46.1M | $81K | C27 | National |
| CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA | TUMWATER, WA | $15M | $38K | $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
$81.9M
$560.6M
$50K
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$65.6M
$72.4M
$43K
WASHINGTON, DC
$54.8M
$37.2M
$45K
ARLINGTON, VA
$52.4M
$919.4M
$20K
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
$17.7M
$7.3M
$40K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.3M
$52.6M
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WILMINGTON, DE
$17.3M
$14M
$200K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15.5M
$46.1M
$81K
TUMWATER, WA
$15M
$38K
$25K
MCLEAN, VA
$13.4M
$166.2M
$100K
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