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WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

MADISON, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-1250290
Regional Funder
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WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

MADISON, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-1250290
Regional Funder

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Est.

1976

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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The Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Wisconsin, having awarded a total of $217.6K across 158 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's 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."
Total Funding Given

$217.6K

2024
Grantees funded
158
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.7K
D
Dena Wortzel
Board Member
J
Jennifer Esperanza
Board Member
B
Brian Jackson
Board Member

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.
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