WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
AI Summary
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $68K in grants paid to 6 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, UNIVERSITIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT SETTINGS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL ALSO CREATES PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PUBLICATIONS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY POWERED PROJECT AND A PERIODIC PUBLICATION CALLED "ON."
Cause Areas
2
Museums
Humanities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART INC
West Bend, WI
$54.3K
2%
Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation Inc
Brookfield, WI
$50K
2%
EX FABULA INC
Milwaukee, WI
$44.4K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 158 grantees
- 73 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
No. WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC give?
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin and New York. 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 HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,823. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC make each year?
In 2024, WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $218 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC fund recently?
In 2024, WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART INC, Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation Inc, and EX FABULA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.