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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 65 people, earn more than $358 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
 
$19,374,343
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
18
 
$338,013,863
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
4
 
$115,692
Community foundations
 
2
 
$62,092,064
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
1
 
$218,761
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Appleton foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
77
1-10
 
7
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
 
67
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
3
$5M to $25M
 
2
$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
$7.7m
Assets
$70.8m
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
$5.0m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1540933
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
$936.6k
Assets
$12.8m
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
$917.1k
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
0
EIN
93-0847512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Calumet Area Community Health Foundation

Foundation promoting health/welfare, education for Calumet Med. Center & residents in Chilton, New Holstein, Kiel, Hilbert, Potter, Stockbridge and Brillion. Led by Glen Calnin.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
1
EIN
39-1948002
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
$1.7m
Assets
$16.1m
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
$998.9k
Assets
$12.2m
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)

Fox Cities Leadership Academy

Fox Cities Leadership Academy is a foundation or grantmaking organization in Appleton, WI that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1025012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bonduel Boy Scout Troop 24

Bonduel Boy Scout Troop 24 is a private foundation in Bonduel, WI that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4009804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aylward Family Foundation

A private foundation in Appleton, WI that primarily funds education, healthy communities, ALS treatment and cure, and crane conservation.
Revenue
$279.9k
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6042143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wow - We Care Charity

Support of the rise together organization whose mission is to create a movement of young people by encouraging students to stand up and speak out on the issues they Care about most, breaking silence around bullying, mental illiness, drugs & alcohol.
Revenue
$32.4k
Assets
$400.9k
Employees
0
EIN
81-3591001
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)

Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin

Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin is a volunteer-led private foundation in Appleton, WI funding community organizations where WOW Logistics operates through grants and donations.
Revenue
$119.4k
Assets
$50.8k
Employees
0
EIN
92-3507149
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)

The Hope Highway

The Hope Highway is a private foundation in Appleton, WI that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-3957548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville U Baseball

Greenville U Baseball is a private foundation in Greenville, WI that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2780357
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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