Criminal Justice Grant Funders in Wisconsin
19 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to Wisconsin nonprofits in recent years, together directing $9.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 19 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active criminal justice funders in Wisconsin
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Wisconsin giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $4.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & | Wisconsin | $1.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 4 | Public Welfare Foundation Inc | District of Columbia | $1.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $537K | 9 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $535K | 8 | 2024 |
| 7 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $194K | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Catharine B Stayer Family Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $165K | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Theodore W Batterman | Wisconsin | $65K | 2 | 2022 |
| 10 | Sebastian Family Charitable Foundation | Illinois | $60K | 3 | 2023 |
| 11 | Otto Bremer Trust | Minnesota | $60K | 2 | 2024 |
| 12 | Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic | Wisconsin | $35K | 5 | 2025 |
| 13 | The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Washington | $31K | 5 | 2024 |
| 14 | Foundation for Louisiana | Louisiana | $28K | 2 | 2023 |
| 15 | Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Kentucky | $25K | 2 | 2018 |
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The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in Wisconsin — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 19 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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