Faith-Based Grants in Wisconsin

188 foundations fund faith-based programs in Wisconsin. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Live programs funding faith-based in Wisconsin that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026

St. John Endowment Trust Grant

From St John Endowment Trust Fund

outreach ministryeducationmission endeavors+3 more

Who can apply: Projects, initiatives, and advancement of new or existing programs are encouraged. Grants for covering or offsetting normal organization operating costs are discouraged. Category A supports ministries outside St. John's that provide outreach ministry or resources for education and mission endeavors of the ELCA, domestic and foreign. Category B supports ministries and physical facilities within St. John's for outreach, education, mission, additional facilities, and maintenance/preservation/improvement of physical facilities.

Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026Award: $40K – $100K

Impact Grant

From Versacare

church community engagementdisadvantaged or underserved communitieseducation and science education+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must meet Versacare’s general organizational and Adventist-connection requirements; the application references a separate Impact grant page for requests above the Venture level.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

New Ministry Grants

From Delia M Preston Trust

new ministriescreative ministriesprogram startup+1 more

Who can apply: For Wisconsin United Methodist churches/ministries with a creative and innovative program, project, or activity that is new to the group; review general policies and guidelines.

Open nowCloses Dec 1, 2026Award: $100 – $75K

Raymond James Charitable — Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Grants

From Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

Multiple (donor-directed) including Arts, Education, Faith-based, Social Services, Environment, Medicine & Science

Who can apply: Grantors must hold a Raymond James Charitable DAF account. Grants must meet IRS rules for DAF distributions (cannot fund private non-operating foundations or fulfill personal pledges). Auto-approval criteria: $75,000 or less; directed to a public 501(c)(3) charity in the U.S. that is approved in Raymond James Charitable’s database; no custom comments in Grant Purpose or Special Instructions; DAF balance must have at least $2,500 remaining after distribution.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $700

Wells Stewardship Challenge Grant 3.0

From Delia M Preston Trust

stewardshipchurch givingfinancial discipleship+2 more

Who can apply: Every United Methodist church in Wisconsin may apply; first grant must be at the Initial or Developing level; churches may apply once a year in three different years before December 31, 2026, with a limit of 4 grants from 2019-2026.

Open nowRolling cadenceMay not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $45K – $225K

Dorothy Rupe Caregiver Program

From Arthur N Rupe Foundation

caregivingdementia careAlzheimer's disease+3 more

Who can apply: Supports organizations and programs that align with the Foundation's mission to improve caregiver support for people living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The Foundation prefers time-specific projects rather than general operations or ongoing program support. It does not provide grants for individuals, fundraising events, conferences, endowments, or capital campaigns.

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Largest Faith-Based in Wisconsin Foundations

Servant Foundation

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Annual Giving

$327.7M

Total Assets

$789.6M

Median Grant

$19K

X99National
LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICE INC DBA GLOBAL REFUGE

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$202.3M

Total Assets

$111.9M

Median Grant

$772K

X20National
International Generosity Foundation Trust

Clearwater, FL

Annual Giving

$56.5M

Total Assets

$135.8M

Median Grant

$78K

X12National
UPWARD BOUND YOUTH

WOOSTER, OH

Annual Giving

$25.9M

Total Assets

$206.7M

Median Grant

$25K

X99National
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION NO COLORADO

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Annual Giving

$24.1M

Total Assets

$211.7M

Median Grant

$23K

X120Regional
Investment and Research in Education Inc

Houston, TX

Annual Giving

$22.7M

Total Assets

$62.7M

Median Grant

$1M

X20Regional
JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC

KALAMAZOO, MI

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$829.6M

Median Grant

$2K

X99National
THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

EARTH CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$14.2M

Total Assets

$459.5M

Median Grant

$1.6M

X120Regional
TENACRE FOUNDATION

PRINCETON, NJ

Annual Giving

$14.1M

Total Assets

$364.9M

Median Grant

$80K

X200National
SAMARITAN'S PURSE

BOONE, NC

Annual Giving

$13.9M

Total Assets

$2.6B

Median Grant

$21K

X20National
WORD OF LIFE FOUNDATION INC

Schroon Lake, NY

Annual Giving

$13.6M

Total Assets

$25.8M

Median Grant

$15K

X111National
USATransform

Southlake, TX

Annual Giving

$12.8M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$120K

X21National
THE FOUNDATION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$289M

Median Grant

$19K

X112Regional
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SAN JOSE, CA

Annual Giving

$12M

Total Assets

$159.5M

Median Grant

$16K

X22Regional
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$76M

Median Grant

$48K

X30National
WOODLAWN FOUNDATION

NEW ROCHELLE, NY

Annual Giving

$11.3M

Total Assets

$51.9M

Median Grant

$186K

X220National
NORTH AMERICAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOUNDATION INC

JOHNSTON, RI

Annual Giving

$10.7M

Total Assets

$133.2M

Median Grant

$12K

X800National
BOARD OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.2M

Total Assets

$26M

Median Grant

$15K

X30ZNational
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION

SIOUX FALLS, SD

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$102.2M

Median Grant

$68K

X20National
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

GLENDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$8.4M

Total Assets

$348.9M

Median Grant

$25K

X20Regional
JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS, TN

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$111M

Median Grant

$13K

X113Regional
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation

Berlin, OH

Annual Giving

$7.5M

Total Assets

$25.2M

Median Grant

$15K

X19National
MCDONALD AGAPE FOUNDATION

BIRMINGHAM, MI

Annual Giving

$7M

Total Assets

$41.8M

Median Grant

$66K

X20National
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, TN

Annual Giving

$7M

Total Assets

$125M

Median Grant

$10K

X99Local
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Annual Giving

$6.5M

Total Assets

$54.3M

Median Grant

$15K

X12Local

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