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DeForest Area Foundation Inc

DeForest Area Foundation Inc

Deforest, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1930774
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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DeForest Area Foundation Inc

Deforest, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1930774
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The DEFOREST AREA FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that emphasizes relationship-based engagement and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $19.1K in grants to five grantees, primarily focusing on Wisconsin, with additional support for organizations in Indiana and Kentucky. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$19.1K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
20%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
D
Dwight E Ziegler
Board Member
T
Tom Spitz
Board Member
M
Mike McHugh
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DeForest Area Foundation Inc?
No. DeForest Area Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DeForest Area Foundation Inc give?
DeForest Area Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky. 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 DeForest Area Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DeForest Area Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DeForest Area Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, DeForest Area Foundation Inc awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $19 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DeForest Area Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2025, DeForest Area Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include TOKEN CREEK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, ST VINCENT DEPAUL, and CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DeForest Area Foundation Inc?
DeForest Area Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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