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    Wheda Foundation

    ActiveHousing & Shelter
    Madison, WIWebsite6082667884

    About Wheda Foundation

    Support affordable housing and community development in Wisconsin through grants and programs that increase housing stability, accessibility, and energy efficiency.

    Focus Areas

    Affordable housingHomelessness / emergency shelterRental assistanceSupportive housingEnergy efficiency upgradesAccessibility / ADA improvements

    Who They Fund

    people experiencing homelessnessfamilies in housing crisisdisaster-affected populations

    Funding Style

    direct servicecrisis/emergency responseshort-term/transitional support

    About Wheda Foundation

    Wheda Foundation Inc gives through a Wisconsin housing system that mixes direct grants with competitive loan programs for workforce housing, senior housing, and conversions of existing buildings. Its housing grant cycle supports nonprofit work in Wisconsin, while separate loan programs finance vacant commercial-to-housing projects, Main Street rehabilitation, and infrastructure tied to housing development. Recent grants show a strong emphasis on emergency and transitional housing as well as permanent supportive housing. In the recent grant list, HALO Inc in Racine received $50,000 for Emergency/Transitional work, and NeighborWorks Green Bay received $50,000 for Permanent housing support. The foundation also backed Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc with $50,000 for Emergency/Transitional services and Revitalize Milwaukee Inc with $50,000 for Permanent housing work. Across these awards, the pattern is tied to housing stability, community development, and practical improvements that help projects function in Wisconsin neighborhoods. The grantmaking is local in scope and centered on recipients throughout the state, with housing-related nonprofit organizations appearing repeatedly across the recent record.

    What Wheda Foundation Funds

    Affordable housing appears across both grant and loan activity. Under the WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program, the foundation provides direct funding to housing-related nonprofit work in Wisconsin, and recent awards include $50,000 to Bayfield County Housing Authority for Permanent housing support and $50,000 to City of Mauston Housing Authority for Permanent housing support. Emergency shelter and transitional housing are another clear lane: Family Promise of Washington County received $50,000 for Emergency/Transitional work, and Golden House Inc in Green Bay received $50,000 for the same type of service. The foundation also funds permanent supportive housing, seen in grants to Movin Out Inc in Madison and NeighborWorks Green Bay. Beyond housing placement and shelter, it supports community development through initiatives such as the Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Program, which finances commercial-to-housing conversions for workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin.

    How Wheda Foundation Gives

    Typical grants fall in a narrow band, with a p25 of $21,975, a median of $41,000, and a p75 of $50,000. The recent grant list is dominated by round $50,000 awards, with one larger outlier at $59,911. The foundation gives through both a competitive loan structure and an unsolicited housing grant cycle, and the housing grant program accepts unsolicited submissions. The pattern is highly consistent over time in the recent record: many recipients appear in a single year, while the funding mix repeats similar housing and emergency-support uses rather than one-off thematic shifts. The foundation is not a fund for individuals and does not make program-related investments.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $2.4M

    Total Assets

    $2.9M

    Total Revenue

    $2M

    Total Expenses

    $2.5M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $22K and $50K, with a median of $41K.

    25th Percentile

    $22K

    Median

    $41K

    75th Percentile

    $50K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded

    About 99% of grants go to recipients in WI.

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    Topics

    emergency shelter servicestransitional housing/supportive servicescrisis intervention and stabilizationbasic needs assistance (food, clothing, hygiene)

    Where Wheda Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin, which accounts for 99% of grants and the top state by grant count. Recent awards reach multiple cities across the state, including Milwaukee, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Madison, Wausau, and Racine. Additional recipient locations include Waukesha, West Bend, Janesville, Superior, and Stevens Point, showing statewide coverage rather than a single metro focus. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 191 grants in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Wheda Foundation

    What kinds of work does Wheda Foundation Inc fund?

    It funds affordable housing, homelessness and emergency shelter, rental assistance, supportive housing, energy efficiency upgrades, and accessibility improvements. Recent awards also show support for transitional housing and community development tied to housing stability in Wisconsin.

    Does Wheda Foundation Inc accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. The WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program accepts unsolicited submissions, and the Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Program and other competitive loan programs are also listed as accepting unsolicited applications.

    What is the typical grant size?

    Typical grants cluster around $41,000 at the median, with a p25 of $21,975 and a p75 of $50,000. Many recent awards are exactly $50,000.

    Where does Wheda Foundation Inc give?

    Its giving is local and concentrated in Wisconsin. The foundation gives 99% of grants to recipients in Wisconsin, with recent recipients in cities such as Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Racine, Oshkosh, and Wausau.

    What types of grant or loan programs does it run?

    It runs the WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program plus competitive loan programs including Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and the Infrastructure Access Loan. Those programs support housing-related nonprofit work, commercial-to-housing conversion, Main Street rehabilitation, and housing infrastructure in Wisconsin.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Wheda Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: $7K – $50K

    WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program

    housing and shelteremergency sheltertransitional housing+6 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofits or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes, community development/redevelopment/housing authorities, local units of government, or Native American Tribal authorities. Nonprofits and cooperatives must be registered in good standing with Wisconsin DFI. Organizations awarded in 2025, 2024, and 2023 consecutively are not eligible for the 2026 cycle. Applicants overdue on final reports and past the 12-month completion deadline are ineligible until compliance is restored.

    Deadline: Applications due July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    La Casa de Esperenza IncWaukesha, WI$59,9112025Education
    Personal Development Center IncMarshfield, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    The Salvation Army of Dane CountyMadison, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Embrace Services IncLadysmith, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Burlington Transitional Living Center IncKansasville, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    The Rodney Scheel House FoundationMadison, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Golden House IncGreen Bay, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Center for Veterans Issues IncMilwaukee, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency IncGlenwood City, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Hebron Housing ServicesPewaukee, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Wisconsin Community Services IncMilwaukee, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    The Salvation ArmyWaukesha, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Veterans 1st of NEW IncSuamico, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Porchlight IncMadison, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Bayfield County Housing AuthorityWashburn, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Housing Authority County of WashburnSpooner, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Redeemer Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Taylor County Housing AuthorityMedford, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Greater Green Bay Habitat for HumanityGreen Bay, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Opportunity of North Central Wisconsin IncWausau, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Osseo Housing IncOsseo, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Racine Revitalization PartnershipRACINE, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services IncOshkosh, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Pillars IncAppleton, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Womens Resource Center of Racine IncRacine, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    CAP Services IncStevens Point, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Covey IncOshkosh, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Revitalize MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI$50,0002025Permanent
    Serenity Inns IncMilwaukee, WI$50,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Housing Authority of the County of Juneau WisconsinMauston, WI$49,0682025Permanent
    Grace Lutheran Foundation DBA Grace Lutheran CommunitiesAltoona, WI$48,5002025Permanent
    Hope Street MinistryMilwaukee, WI$47,9902025Permanent
    Eau Claire County Housing IncAltoona, WI$47,0562025Permanent
    House of Hope Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI$44,7552025Emergency/Transitional
    Ecumenical Partnership for HousingGreen Bay, WI$44,6152025Emergency/Transitional
    Pathway Home of South Central Wisconsin IncBaraboo, WI$44,2812025Emergency/Transitional
    Rusk County Housing AuthorityEAU CLAIRE, WI$43,2542025Permanent
    Baraboo Area Homeless ShelterBaraboo, WI$41,9132025Emergency/Transitional
    Northwoods Women IncAshland, WI$34,1802025Emergency/Transitional
    Hope Village Tiny Housing Alternatives IncChippewa Falls, WI$33,9002025Emergency/Transitional
    Stepping Stones of Dunn CountyMenomonie, WI$32,2402025Emergency/Transitional
    Rock Valley Community Programs IncJanesville, WI$30,2452025Emergency/Transitional
    Telos IncMIlwaukee, WI$29,7952025Permanent
    Family Promise of Green County IncMonroe, WI$25,9682025Emergency/Transitional
    Family Promise of Waukesha County IncWaukesha, WI$25,0002025Emergency/Transitional
    Craig Kinney Apartments IncMadison, WI$23,1202025Permanent
    Housing Authority City of MenomonieMenomonie, WI$22,9242025Permanent
    Community Action Inc of Rock and Walworth CountiesBeloit, WI$21,6792025Emergency/Transitional
    Dane County Housing AuthorityMonona, WI$20,0002025Permanent

    La Casa de Esperenza Inc

    $59,911
    Waukesha, WI2025

    Education

    Personal Development Center Inc

    $50,000
    Marshfield, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    The Salvation Army of Dane County

    $50,000
    Madison, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Embrace Services Inc

    $50,000
    Ladysmith, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Burlington Transitional Living Center Inc

    $50,000
    Kansasville, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay Inc

    $50,000
    Green Bay, WI2025

    Permanent

    The Rodney Scheel House Foundation

    $50,000
    Madison, WI2025

    Permanent

    Golden House Inc

    $50,000
    Green Bay, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Center for Veterans Issues Inc

    $50,000
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Permanent

    West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc

    $50,000
    Glenwood City, WI2025

    Permanent

    Hebron Housing Services

    $50,000
    Pewaukee, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Wisconsin Community Services Inc

    $50,000
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    The Salvation Army

    $50,000
    Waukesha, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Veterans 1st of NEW Inc

    $50,000
    Suamico, WI2025

    Permanent

    Porchlight Inc

    $50,000
    Madison, WI2025

    Permanent

    Bayfield County Housing Authority

    $50,000
    Washburn, WI2025

    Permanent

    Housing Authority County of Washburn

    $50,000
    Spooner, WI2025

    Permanent

    Redeemer Lutheran Church

    $50,000
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Taylor County Housing Authority

    $50,000
    Medford, WI2025

    Permanent

    Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity

    $50,000
    Green Bay, WI2025

    Permanent

    Opportunity of North Central Wisconsin Inc

    $50,000
    Wausau, WI2025

    Permanent

    Osseo Housing Inc

    $50,000
    Osseo, WI2025

    Permanent

    Racine Revitalization Partnership

    $50,000
    RACINE, WI2025

    Permanent

    Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc

    $50,000
    Oshkosh, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Pillars Inc

    $50,000
    Appleton, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Womens Resource Center of Racine Inc

    $50,000
    Racine, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    CAP Services Inc

    $50,000
    Stevens Point, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Covey Inc

    $50,000
    Oshkosh, WI2025

    Permanent

    Revitalize Milwaukee

    $50,000
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Permanent

    Serenity Inns Inc

    $50,000
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Housing Authority of the County of Juneau Wisconsin

    $49,068
    Mauston, WI2025

    Permanent

    Grace Lutheran Foundation DBA Grace Lutheran Communities

    $48,500
    Altoona, WI2025

    Permanent

    Hope Street Ministry

    $47,990
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Permanent

    Eau Claire County Housing Inc

    $47,056
    Altoona, WI2025

    Permanent

    House of Hope Green Bay Inc

    $44,755
    Green Bay, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Ecumenical Partnership for Housing

    $44,615
    Green Bay, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Pathway Home of South Central Wisconsin Inc

    $44,281
    Baraboo, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Rusk County Housing Authority

    $43,254
    EAU CLAIRE, WI2025

    Permanent

    Baraboo Area Homeless Shelter

    $41,913
    Baraboo, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Northwoods Women Inc

    $34,180
    Ashland, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Hope Village Tiny Housing Alternatives Inc

    $33,900
    Chippewa Falls, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Stepping Stones of Dunn County

    $32,240
    Menomonie, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Rock Valley Community Programs Inc

    $30,245
    Janesville, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Telos Inc

    $29,795
    MIlwaukee, WI2025

    Permanent

    Family Promise of Green County Inc

    $25,968
    Monroe, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Family Promise of Waukesha County Inc

    $25,000
    Waukesha, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Craig Kinney Apartments Inc

    $23,120
    Madison, WI2025

    Permanent

    Housing Authority City of Menomonie

    $22,924
    Menomonie, WI2025

    Permanent

    Community Action Inc of Rock and Walworth Counties

    $21,679
    Beloit, WI2025

    Emergency/Transitional

    Dane County Housing Authority

    $20,000
    Monona, WI2025

    Permanent