Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Wisconsin
134 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Wisconsin nonprofits in recent years, together directing $67.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 134 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 sports & recreation funders in Wisconsin
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Wisconsin giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big East Conference Inc | New York | $27.1M | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | The Mulva Family Foundation | Texas | $5.0M | 2 | 2022 |
| 3 | United Way of Portage County Inc | Wisconsin | $4.3M | 24 | 2023 |
| 4 | Bierman Family Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $2.7M | 3 | 2020 |
| 5 | Aptiv Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $2.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Community Foundation for the Fox Valley | Wisconsin | $2.1M | 32 | 2024 |
| 7 | La Crosse Community Foundation | Wisconsin | $2.0M | 27 | 2024 |
| 8 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $2.0M | 139 | 2024 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Wisconsin | $1.8M | 7 | 2025 |
| 10 | Community Foundation of North Central Wi | Wisconsin | $1.4M | 36 | 2024 |
| 11 | Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $1.3M | 2 | 2022 |
| 12 | Door County Community Foundation | Wisconsin | $1.2M | 24 | 2022 |
| 13 | Weissberg Foundation | Virginia | $1.1M | 2 | 2018 |
| 14 | Washington Island Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $989K | 10 | 2024 |
| 15 | Paloma Blanca Foundation | Wisconsin | $830K | 2 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Wisconsin — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 134 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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