Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Wisconsin
138 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Wisconsin nonprofits in recent years, together directing $46.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 138 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 libraries & literacy funders in Wisconsin
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Wisconsin giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $8.1M | 8 | 2024 |
| 2 | Community Foundation of Southern | Wisconsin | $3.3M | 23 | 2025 |
| 3 | United Way of Portage County Inc | Wisconsin | $2.9M | 12 | 2023 |
| 4 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & | Wisconsin | $2.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Madison Public Library Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $2.4M | 7 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Wisconsin | $2.3M | 8 | 2025 |
| 7 | The Endurance Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $2.3M | 2 | 2025 |
| 8 | Friends of the North Shore Library | Wisconsin | $1.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 9 | Friends of the Sparta Free Library | Wisconsin | $1.4M | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | Madison Community Foundation | Wisconsin | $1.2M | 46 | 2024 |
| 11 | Mead Public Library Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $1.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 12 | Otto Bremer Trust | Minnesota | $1.0M | 12 | 2024 |
| 13 | Hedberg Public Library Foundation | Wisconsin | $768K | 6 | 2024 |
| 14 | Friends of the Brandon Public | Wisconsin | $705K | 3 | 2025 |
| 15 | The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Washington | $657K | 17 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Wisconsin — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 138 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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