Social Justice Grants in Wisconsin

92 foundations fund social justice programs in Wisconsin. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding social justice 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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Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $50K

Community Grants

From Leonard Litz Foundation

LGBTQ+ health and wellnessCrisis interventionRacial justice+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored by one. The organization's primary purpose must be serving the LGBTQ+ community. Grantmaking is limited to U.S.-based organizations, with priority for the Northeast. Applicants may submit one application per calendar year and must choose one of the Foundation's three grant programs. Strong, diverse leadership, replicable or scalable activities, solid financial health, and commitment to communities of color are considered.

Open nowCloses in 23 days (Oct 15, 2026)Award: $0 – $2K

Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants

From National Education Association of the United States

Educator qualityCommunity engagementPolitical action+2 more

Who can apply: State Aspiring Educators organizations and campus chapters are eligible to apply. Projects must primarily focus on an Aspiring Educators core value area.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $5K

The Ron Matsko-Ensel Grant

From Biosophical Institute

Peace educationCharacter educationEthics+8 more

Who can apply: Open to educators serving pre-K through 12th grade. Projects may develop curriculum or create programs that strengthen peace and character education, explore ethics, advance cooperation and forgiveness, or foster spiritual development and mindfulness.

Open nowCloses Oct 29, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Impact Fund Recoverable Grants for Impact Litigation

From Impact Fund

economic justiceenvironmental justiceracial justice+5 more

Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms involved in impact litigation. Preference for cases that have been filed or are about to be filed. Pro se litigants are not eligible. Applicants should need funding to keep the case moving forward. Environmental cases are prioritized when affected communities are directly involved or clearly benefited. Funds are for future out-of-pocket litigation expenses only, not attorneys' fees, staff time, or overhead. Recipient must agree to repay the original grant plus 7% simple interest if fees or costs are recovered.

Open nowCloses Nov 3, 2026Award: $10K – $100K

ACLS Digital Justice Grants (Seed & Development)

From American Council of Learned Societies

digital scholarshipdigital humanitiesracial justice+4 more

Who can apply: Projects must be in the humanities or interpretive social sciences and critically engage the interests and histories of people of color and other historically marginalized communities through ethical digital tools and methods. The program addresses inequities in access to digital support among scholars and institutions with less support for digital projects.

Open nowCloses Nov 5, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

Bedrock Grants

From Kaleta A Doolin Foundation

Health and security of women and girlsEducation, training, and career development for women and girls in the arts and sciencesClimate change mitigation strategies benefiting women and girls+1 more

Who can apply: Available only to public charities and organizations with their own 501(c)(3) status. Individuals, private foundations, governmental agencies, religious organizations, deficit financing, and unsolicited applications are excluded.

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Largest Social Justice in Wisconsin Foundations

LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$81.4M

Total Assets

$37.1M

Median Grant

$252K

R01National
RESTORATION OF AMERICA

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Annual Giving

$55.2M

Total Assets

$14.6M

Median Grant

$500K

R11National
VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$43.6M

Total Assets

$9.2M

Median Grant

$264K

R40National
AARP

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$13.1B

Median Grant

$15K

R25National
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.4M

Total Assets

$961.9M

Median Grant

$260K

R600National
USAGING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$21.6M

Total Assets

$11.4M

Median Grant

$86K

R99National
WAY TO WIN ACTION FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.6M

Total Assets

$1.5M

Median Grant

$100K

R01National
UNITE AMERICA INC

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$7M

Median Grant

$50K

R01National
PRIORITIES USA FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$16.3M

Total Assets

$8M

Median Grant

$38K

R20National
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$8.7M

Median Grant

$93K

R40National
CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$14.3M

Total Assets

$18.2M

Median Grant

$46K

R20National
MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI

Annual Giving

$12.1M

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$49K

R40Local
GILL FOUNDATION

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$11.8M

Total Assets

$194.3M

Median Grant

$5K

R30National
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.4M

Total Assets

$242.8M

Median Grant

$95K

R20National
NEO Philanthropy Action Fund

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$10.2M

Total Assets

$11.1M

Median Grant

$63K

R99National
BVM CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE INC

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$13.6M

Median Grant

$10K

R02Regional
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$8.1M

Total Assets

$22.4M

Median Grant

$100K

R40National
NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$7.7M

Total Assets

$53.5M

Median Grant

$40K

R05National
PROGRESS NOW INC

RICHMOND, VA

Annual Giving

$7.7M

Total Assets

$3.9M

Median Grant

$64K

R01National
MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$7.6M

Total Assets

$129.3M

Median Grant

$25K

R240National
NAACP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$89.5M

Median Grant

$25K

R22National
PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.2M

Total Assets

$94.8M

Median Grant

$43K

R05National
STATE VOICES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$15.6M

Median Grant

$50K

R40National
ORGANIZE ACTION

CLOVERDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$1.4M

Median Grant

$100K

R12National
COMMITTEE ON STATES

RALEIGH, NC

Annual Giving

$5.5M

Total Assets

$1.9M

Median Grant

$50K

R40National

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