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Western Dairyland Economic

Independence, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 391076993  ·  Private foundation

Western Dairyland Economic is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.4M in annual giving against $9.1M in assets. This page documents the 20 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Western Dairyland Economic — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.1M
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Western Dairyland Economic funds

Western Dairyland Economic's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Western Dairyland Economic, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Eau Claire Area School District
PROVIDE HEADSTART ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Eau Claire Wi, WI$1.1M2024
Eau Claire Area School District
PROVIDE HEADSTART ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Eau Claire Wi, WI$852K2022
Eau Claire Area School District
PROVIDE HEADSTART ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Eau Claire Wi, WI$845K2023
Eau Claire Area School District
PROVIDE HEADSTART ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$806K2019
Eau Claire Area School District
PROVIDE HEADSTART ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$726K2017
Eau Claire Area School District
PROVIDE HEADSTART ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$693K2020
Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$186K2017
Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$105K2022
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
La Crosse, WI$103K2020
Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$72K2019
Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$61K2020
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
La Crosse, WI$40K2017
Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$36K2023
Bolton Refuge House Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$24K2017
Bolton Refuge House
PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Eau Claire, WI$19K2024

Western Dairyland Economic giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$975K
2019$893K
2020$858K
2022$972K
2023$891K
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Western Dairyland Economic

Western Dairyland Economic'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. You can review the foundation directly at westerndairyland.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Western Dairyland Economic

Does Western Dairyland Economic accept grant applications?
Western Dairyland Economic'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 Western Dairyland Economic fund?
Western Dairyland Economic's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Eau Claire Area School District, Eau Claire Area School District, Eau Claire Area School District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Western Dairyland Economic give in grants?
Western Dairyland Economic reported $4.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.7M over 20 grants.
Where is Western Dairyland Economic located?
Western Dairyland Economic is based in Independence, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391076993.
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About this profile. This page is built from Western Dairyland Economic'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 Western Dairyland Economic. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.