AI Summary
The Gardner Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $233K in grants to 118 grantees in the filing year 2025. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUNGER TASK FORCE INC
West Milwaukee, WI
$83K
4%
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM INC
Milwaukee, WI
$72.3K
3%
GATHERING LTD
CEDARBURG, WI
$68K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GARDNER FOUNDATION?
Yes. GARDNER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does GARDNER FOUNDATION give?
GARDNER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, California, 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 GARDNER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GARDNER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GARDNER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GARDNER FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $233 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GARDNER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GARDNER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include HUNGER TASK FORCE INC, MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM INC, and GATHERING LTD . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GARDNER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.