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WHEDA FOUNDATION INC

WHEDA FOUNDATION INC

Madison, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1464540
Regional Funder
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WHEDA FOUNDATION INC

Madison, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1464540
Regional Funder

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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WHEDA Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Wisconsin and Illinois. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with WHEDA Foundation Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The WHEDA Foundation Inc is responsible for receiving and administering housing grant funds on behalf of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
Total Funding Given

$2.4M

2025
Grantees funded
103
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

60

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$38.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sherry L Gerondale
Board Member
E
Elmer Moore
Board Member
M
Melissa Baxter
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHEDA FOUNDATION INC?
No. WHEDA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WHEDA FOUNDATION INC give?
WHEDA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin and Illinois. 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 WHEDA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHEDA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WHEDA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, WHEDA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHEDA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, WHEDA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, MOVIN OUT INC, and WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER OF RACINE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHEDA FOUNDATION INC?
WHEDA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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