John C Bock Foundation
Official website for the John C. Bock Foundation (EIN 26-6014448) describing the foundation’s mission to preserve mature woodlands and old-growth forests in Wisconsin. The site contains a mission statement and contact information and is the URL cited on the foundation’s IRS Form 990 filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Wisconsin-based conservation or environmental education nonprofit working on mature woodlands, old-growth forest preservation, habitat restoration, or related regional land-trust work with a track record of local impact.
Good Fit
- • Organization is headquartered or runs projects in Wisconsin (most dollars go in-state).
- • Project work is focused on forest conservation, restoration, or environmental education tied to woodlands/old-growth.
- • A history of measurable local impact and clear, budgeted project proposals sized to typical grants ($5k–$100k).
- • Willingness to follow the foundation's posted submission route and deadline (May 31) and provide requested application materials.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Wisconsin, with about 89% of dollars going to in-state organizations and only a few small out-of-state grants observed.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 29–32 distinct recipients each year in the observed period, showing a broad set of independent grantees rather than support confined to a tiny circle.
New Applicants
A public application process is posted (deadline and contact listed) and the latest year shows about five new recipients (≈17%), so unfamiliar applicants have a demonstrable path and some history of breaking into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
