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Appleton foundations

There are 120 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Appleton metro area. Combined, these Appleton metro foundations employ 64 people, earn more than $354 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of foundations in Appleton

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
87
 
$19,835,886
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
15
 
$333,982,250
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
6
 
$337,429
Community foundations
 
2
 
$60,785,099
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
1
 
$66,441
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Appleton foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
76
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Appleton

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
70
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Appleton

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1-20 of 120

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

To receive and manage philanthropic assets, to make prudent, sensitive and creative grants and to exercise leadership in important community priorities.
Revenue
$60.6m
Assets
$536.6m
Employees
54
EIN
39-1548450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing

Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing empowers people to give to their cherished causes via charitable planning, donor-advised funds, and endowments.
Revenue
$264.4m
Assets
$939.7m
Employees
1
EIN
41-1802412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thedacare Family of Foundations

Thedacare Family of Foundations empowers communities through compassionate care, innovative initiatives, and support for health education and scholarships to enhance overall well-being.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$66.5m
Employees
0
EIN
46-4112255
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mercy Works Foundation

The Mercy Works Foundation is a private foundation located in Appleton, WI that made 90 grants last year. Grantees include Dominican Sisters Of Mary Mother Of The Eucharist. It is supported by Joan Follet.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
2
EIN
43-1954871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us Ventureschmidt Family Foundation

The Us Ventureschmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Appleton, WI. Last year, the Foundation made 81 grants. The Foundation is supported by Us Venture Inc. Grantees include Victory Community Development Center.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1540933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas A Plein Foundation

The Thomas A Plein Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds public general contribution. It made 24 grants last year. Grantees include Three Square and others. It is located in Appleton, WI.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1558684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Francie Luke Silverman Foundation Under the Francie Silverman

Francie Silverman Foundation grants provide funding for general operating expenses, veteran counseling programs, ucc early learning academy, training for mentally ill people, technology response to covid-19, and support.
Revenue
$814.4k
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
1
EIN
32-6303388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Francis Xavier Catholic School System Foundation

The St Francis Xavier Catholic School System Foundation funds staff and staff development grants, scholarships, high school science, fine arts, and theater programs grants, general operations of k-12 schools, and building maintenance.
Revenue
$843.7k
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
0
EIN
93-0847512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allen Foundation Trust

Allen Foundation Trust XXXXX1001 is a Michigan-based private foundation funding projects that enhance human nutrition through research, education, and training.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1708035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mielke Family Foundation

Mielke Family Foundation provides grants to charitable organizations in Appleton, WI, making a difference in our communities.
Revenue
$272.2k
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6074258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation

The Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Hilbert, WI. The Foundation primarily funds program support, support for the us venture open, seminarian fund, and general support. Grantees include Relevant Radio.
Revenue
$264.9k
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1839441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert and Joan Follett Memorial Charitable

An Appleton-based private foundation that primarily funds charitable donations, with Mercy Works Foundation among its grantees.
Revenue
$334.1k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
26-6711386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clintonville Quarterback Club

Clintonville Quarterback Club is a private foundation nonprofit organization located in Clintonville, WI that raises funds to support the local high school football team with needs not supplied by the school.
Revenue
$14.6k
Assets
$13.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-5142258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tomorrows Anglers

Tomorrows Anglers funds fishing gear and scholarships for children's educational tournament, Fish Quest. Non-profit private foundation based in Sherwood, WI.
Revenue
$40.6k
Assets
$19.0k
Employees
0
EIN
81-5209295
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Macdonald Family Foundation

The Macdonald Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Appleton, WI that primarily funds support for children in the community. They made one grant last year and their grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh.
Revenue
$9,674
Assets
$14.8k
Employees
0
EIN
20-3445902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Betty Lewis University of Minnesota Scholarship Trust

The Betty Lewis University of Minnesota Scholarship Trust funds general grants, supports the University Of Minnesota Foundation, and operates as a family foundation in Appleton, WI.
Revenue
$17.8k
Assets
$528.4k
Employees
0
EIN
27-6039132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Links of Steel Corp

Links of Steel Corp is a private foundation located in Appleton, WI, with trustees Mark Sinnott, Illia Poroshkov, and Maryna Oliinyk.
Revenue
$1,260
Assets
$1,260
Employees
0
EIN
93-2810689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agents for Autism

Agents for Autism is a foundation alliances or advocate in Appleton, WI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4099271
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Van Hoof Family Foundation

Private foundation in Appleton, WI that funds programs for individual and family wellbeing and civic education for young men.
Revenue
$78.3k
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1823933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gerhard and Milma Naeseth Charitable Foundation

The Gerhard and Milma Naeseth Charitable Foundation funds genealogy research and publications, primarily supporting the Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library.
Revenue
$23.1k
Assets
$238.3k
Employees
0
EIN
39-6795347
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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