Economic Development Grant Funders in Wisconsin
45 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Wisconsin nonprofits in recent years, together directing $61.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 45 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 economic development funders in Wisconsin
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Wisconsin giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Development Corporation | Wisconsin | $38.5M | 2 | 2023 |
| 2 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $2.8M | 74 | 2025 |
| 3 | Joseph and Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation | Wisconsin | $2.2M | 18 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Jobs First Coalition Inc | Wisconsin | $2.1M | 11 | 2024 |
| 5 | Wausau Area Chamber Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $2.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $2.1M | 10 | 2024 |
| 7 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $1.6M | 5 | 2023 |
| 8 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $1.1M | 8 | 2022 |
| 9 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $1.0M | 8 | 2024 |
| 10 | John Templeton Foundation | Pennsylvania | $996K | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $785K | 2 | 2022 |
| 12 | Legacy Redevelopment Corporation | Wisconsin | $736K | 28 | 2024 |
| 13 | Wbd Inc | Wisconsin | $594K | 11 | 2025 |
| 14 | Wisconsin Womens Business Initiative | Wisconsin | $570K | 53 | 2024 |
| 15 | African American Chamber of Commerce | Wisconsin | $524K | 40 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Wisconsin — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 45 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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