WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $9.4 million in grants paid to just two grantees in 2025, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION EXISTS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: TO HELP PEOPLE CONNECT TO THE PAST BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND SHARING STORIES.
Cause Areas
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Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
MADISON, WI
$32.9M
99%
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INC
Madison, WI
$175.1K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
No. WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC give?
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.5 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $9.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN and WISCONSIN HISTORICAL REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.