Does Western Wisconsin Workforce accept grant applications?

Western Wisconsin Workforce'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 Wisconsin Workforce fund?

Western Wisconsin Workforce's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Workforce Connections Inc, Workforce Connections Inc, Workforce Connections Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Western Wisconsin Workforce give in grants?

Western Wisconsin Workforce reported $568K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 15 grants.

Where is Western Wisconsin Workforce located?

Western Wisconsin Workforce is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 392018064.

How can I find foundations similar to Western Wisconsin Workforce?

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Western Wisconsin Workforce

La Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 392018064 · Private foundation

Western Wisconsin Workforce is a private foundation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $568K in grants paid and $235K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 15 individual grants from this funder — $4.6M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$568K

Annual giving (FY2020)

$235K

Total assets

Grants tracked

2023

Most recent grant

What Western Wisconsin Workforce funds

Western Wisconsin Workforce's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Western Wisconsin Workforce, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Workforce Connections Inc CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$676K	2018
Workforce Connections Inc CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$672K	2019
Workforce Connections Inc CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$617K	2017
Workforce Connections Subrecipient to do case management for our WIOA Adult & Dislocated worker programs.	La Crosse, WI	$577K	2023
Workforce Connections Inc CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$478K	2020
Wiscorps Inc CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$459K	2017
Wiscorps Inc CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$417K	2018
Wiscorps Inc CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$276K	2019
Western Technical College We contract with Western Technical College for business services that are required as part of our Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response progr	La Crosse, WI	$132K	2023
Western Technical College CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$89K	2019
Western Technical College CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$83K	2018
Western Technical College CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$80K	2020
Western Technical College CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$70K	2017
Chippewa Valley Techincal College CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES	Eau Claire, WI	$10K	2019
Miscellaneous Org CASE MGMT SERVICES	La Crosse, WI	$9K	2018

Western Wisconsin Workforce giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M

2018$1.2M

2019$1.0M

2020$558K

2023$708K

How to apply for funding from Western Wisconsin Workforce

Western Wisconsin Workforce'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 westernwdb.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Western Wisconsin Workforce

Does Western Wisconsin Workforce accept grant applications?: Western Wisconsin Workforce'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 Wisconsin Workforce fund?: Western Wisconsin Workforce's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Workforce Connections Inc, Workforce Connections Inc, Workforce Connections Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Western Wisconsin Workforce give in grants?: Western Wisconsin Workforce reported $568K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 15 grants.
Where is Western Wisconsin Workforce located?: Western Wisconsin Workforce is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 392018064.
How can I find foundations similar to Western Wisconsin Workforce?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Western Wisconsin Workforce, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Western Wisconsin Workforce'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 Wisconsin Workforce. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.