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Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 466723636  ·  Private foundation

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein has awarded $7.0M across 107 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Urban Ecology. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.9M
Total assets
107
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein funds

Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Urban Ecology
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENDOWMENT AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.1M2020
Urban Ecology
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENDOWMENT
Milwaukee, WI$1.1M2018
Uw Lacrosse Foundation
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENDOWMENT
La Crosse, WI$1.0M2018
Uw Lacrosse Foundation
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENDOWMENT
La Crosse, WI$660K2019
La Crosse Community Foundation
RESEARCH VESSEL PRAIRIE SPRINGS
La Crosse, WI$430K2022
Carroll University
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ENDOWMENT
Waukesha, WI$250K2019
Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve
DISCOVERY CENTER DISPLAY & PRAIRIE SPRINGS CLASSROOM
La Farge, WI$235K2022
Carroll University
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ENDOWMENT AND DOUG AND NANCY HASTAD HALL
Waukesha, WI$230K2017
Carroll University
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ENDOWMENT
Waukesha, WI$225K2018
Ice Age Trail Alliance
PRAIRIE SPRINGS FUND
Cross Plains, WI$175K2023
Urban Ecology
PROJECT SUPPORT, SUMMER SOLSTICE, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$93K2022
Urban Ecology
SUMMER SOLSTICE AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$82K2023
Uw Lacrosse Foundation
PRAIRIE SPRINGS ENDOWMENT
La Crosse, WI$77K2024
La Crosse Community Foundation
RESEARCH VESSEL PRAIRIE SPRINGS
La Crosse, WI$71K2023
Uw Lacrosse Foundation
PRAIRIE SPRINGS PAYOUT FUND
La Crosse, WI$65K2022

Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$486K
2018$2.5M
2019$1.1M
2020$1.3M
2022$977K
2023$474K
2024$175K

How to apply for funding from Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein

Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein

Does Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein accept grant applications?
Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein fund?
Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Urban Ecology, Urban Ecology, Uw Lacrosse Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein give in grants?
Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.0M over 107 grants.
Where is Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein located?
Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 466723636.
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About this profile. This page is built from Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.