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The Wisconsin Laborers' District Council is a 501(c)(5) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 14 grantees in 2024, the Council engages in a relationship-based funding model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH FAMILY-SUPPORTING WAGES AND BENEFITS, AS WELL AS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO MAKE ITS MEMBERS THE SAFEST, MOST SKILLED AND PRODUCTIVE WORKERS IN THE LABORERS' INDUSTRY.
Cause Areas
1
Organized labor
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INC
$2.1M
56%
LAW FORWARD INC
$200K
5%
PROJECT 72 WI INC
$200K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$24.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL?
No. WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL give?
WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin and District Of Columbia. 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 LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INC, LAW FORWARD INC, and PROJECT 72 WI INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL?
WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.