AI Summary
The DeForest Area Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its funding process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Gift distribution
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REINHARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Waunakee, WI
$22.5K
11%
TOKEN CREEK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
WINDSOR, WI
$12K
6%
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER INC
DE PERE, WI
$11.7K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$2.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 $2,696. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DeForest Area Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2025, DeForest Area Foundation Inc awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $40 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 6 grantees. Recent grantees include REINHARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC, TOKEN CREEK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, 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.