Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from U.S. Bank Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture, including those serving Wisconsin, can apply for Community Possible support. Grants from U.S. Bank Foundation help groups that address multiple “Work, Home, Play” pillars, advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve designated U.S. Bank communities; mentoring components may be eligible within these priorities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Support for Wisconsin Youth Services
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth, education, or health and human services programs can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of their community-based work. Eligible organizations must focus on children, education, and/or health and human services, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and show community collaboration and a broad base of financial support; mentoring and tutoring initiatives may be eligible.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
DanPaul Foundation Grants
The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility. They provide grants to non-profits for programs that focus on education, health, and welfare of youth. Key initiatives include scholarships, environmental education, and support for underprivileged children. Grant amounts range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000 annually, with a focus on impactful, community-driven projects.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Global Impact Cash Grants
The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative early-stage solutions aimed at addressing significant social problems. Targeting nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, these grants focus on four key sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate regeneration. Eligible organizations must demonstrate alignment with these areas, particularly serving underserved communities. The foundation seeks to leverage technology for impactful solutions, ensuring sustainability and community resilience through strategic investments.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large institutions engaging youth, developing artists, and offering STEAM education, which may benefit Wisconsin organizations with mentoring or arts-education components.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 to support or scale projects. Wisconsin mentoring and tutoring programs that operate in the U.S. and meet the foundation’s focus areas and eligibility criteria may be competitive candidates.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Education
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education, youth programs, or economic development services in PNC communities can access funding through PNC Foundation. Grants may support early learning, mentoring and tutoring, workforce readiness, affordable housing, community revitalization, arts enrichment, and other services benefiting low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods.
PNC Foundation
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities running community, youth, education, health, or arts programs in Wisconsin can seek philanthropic support to strengthen local services and development. With a mission to foster humanitarian, scientific, environmental, and cultural initiatives, Roche provides accredited charities with funding for innovative, sustainable projects that may include mentoring or youth-focused activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, or health-related programs can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal (and, where applicable, California) law. Mentoring and tutoring initiatives that fit these categories may be competitive candidates.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program
The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program aims to enhance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. This initiative focuses on critical areas such as workforce education, basic needs like food and housing, and community development. The Foundation invested $350 million last year and encourages employee volunteerism and giving, supporting nonprofits in various sectors, including arts, culture, and diversity initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Altra Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering education, mentoring, or other community programs can compete for US $2,500 - US $10,000 through the Best Life Community Awards. Focused on education, cultural enrichment, health, environment, human services, and community strengthening, Altra Foundation invites organizations in eligible Wisconsin counties to be nominated by Altra Federal Credit Union members.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Alliant Energy Support for Wisconsin Mentoring
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Wisconsin youth mentoring and development programs in Alliant Energy service communities can seek funding for tutoring, leadership, after-school, and summer educational activities. Focused on workforce readiness and youth development, Alliant Energy supports specific projects such as literacy, STEM, and career exploration that help young people build skills and succeed in school and work.
Alliant Energy
Hunter Education Grants for Wisconsin Organizations via Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Wisconsin governmental units, school districts, tribes, conservation organizations, and individuals can receive funding for hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation projects in Wisconsin, covering staff, services, supplies, and equipment. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources support may benefit mentoring-style programs that help new or inexperienced hunters learn skills, access land, and build ongoing hunting communities.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Support for Robotics Mentoring
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wisconsin STEM and robotics teams affiliated with schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or registered charities can access funding through John Deere Foundation to participate in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge. Grants prioritize teams near John Deere Inspire communities, with underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth, and can strengthen hands-on mentoring and coaching for students in STEM fields.
John Deere Foundation
Wisconsin Storytelling Funding via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for‑profit organizations in Wisconsin can apply for the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to fund communications that showcase their impact. This national program supports storytelling for initiatives in preservation, education, and wellness, so mentoring and youth support programs that fit these pillars may be eligible.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Youth Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofits providing basic needs, youth enrichment, mentoring, or workforce readiness for at-risk youth can access funding through TJX Foundation if they are 501(c)(3)s located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Programs supporting vulnerable families, children facing health challenges, or survivors of domestic violence may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Mentoring Funding via Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wisconsin communities served by Wisconsin Public Service can apply for grants supporting tutoring, mentoring, and related youth education programs. Funding also covers projects in arts and culture, community development, environment, and health and human services that enhance quality of life in eligible service-area counties.
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Wisconsin Robotics Mentoring Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
FIRST Robotics teams connected to schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or registered charities can apply for John Deere Foundation support to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and inclusion. Wisconsin teams near Horicon or with active John Deere employee mentors may be eligible, especially those serving underserved, underrepresented, or rural students.
John Deere Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Wisconsin Mentoring
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin running youth mentoring, education, cultural, or community-based programs can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports tutoring and mentoring, skills training, services for youth and people with disabilities, environmental activities, and other community initiatives across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
STEM Education Funding from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits running FIRST LEGO League Explore STEM teams, including those in Wisconsin’s eligible John Deere communities, can seek support for team registration and participation costs. Focused on underserved, underrepresented, and rural youth, John Deere Foundation prioritizes teams near its U.S. and Canada Inspire locations or those actively mentored by John Deere employees.
John Deere Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Wisconsin STEM Education Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
Schools and 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin running FIRST LEGO League Discover teams near Horicon can apply for John Deere Foundation’s support, which helps cover team participation in STEM programs. Teams must primarily serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth, and mentoring-focused programs that meet FIRST and John Deere criteria may be eligible.
John Deere Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support their programs. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, neighborhood revitalization, small business support, and arts access, which may benefit mentoring or life-skills initiatives.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily focusing on U.S. applicants. The foundation supports projects in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental efforts. While the grant cycle runs from October 1 to March 1, it encourages innovative solutions to global challenges. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and funding is limited to one year. Unqualified organizations, including political entities, are ineligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Wisconsin DNR Sport Fishing Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Wisconsin community-based organizations, schools, tribes, and local governments running angler education or mentoring activities can receive funding to support adult sport fishing participation in Wisconsin. Focused on sport fishing, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites partners to cover program costs such as staff time, fishing gear, transportation, and background checks for mentors to grow safe, ethical adult anglers.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
The O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community welfare through philanthropic initiatives that support economic stability, workforce development, health services, and disaster relief. Established in 2020, the Foundation seeks to empower underrepresented individuals and organizations in the U.S. by addressing vital community needs. It particularly aims to provide assistance to nonprofits that foster positive change and improve quality of life for those in need, ensuring a lasting impact in local communities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Youth Workforce and Safety Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) public charities running safety, workforce development, youth mentoring, or community vitality programs can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible projects must primarily serve a Wisconsin community on the Union Pacific service list and align with the program’s defined cause areas and DEI priorities.
Union Pacific Foundation