Palmer Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers on addressing critical community needs, including disaster relief, food insecurity, and support for vulnerable populations such as the homeless and women. The foundation funds a range of initiatives, including food pantries, shelters, and educational programs, reflecting its commitment to enhancing community welfare and resilience. It primarily serves organizations involved in human services and disaster response, with a notable focus on local and regional needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid‑sized nonprofit with demonstrable local or regional impact in human services, emergency relief, food pantry or shelter work, seeking modest general operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Provides basic human services, food assistance, shelter, or disaster relief.
- • Operates in Wisconsin or in one of the other states the foundation has recently supported.
- • Seeks relatively small unrestricted or program grants (typical award sizes in the $1K–$5K range).
- • Has an existing relationship, local introduction, or prior engagement with trustees or local partners.
Geography
Grants were made to organizations in ten states, so the footprint is multi-state, although about 39% of dollars remained concentrated in Wisconsin.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 37 distinct recipients with many independent local charities funded; most recipients returned from the prior year but the overall recipient list is broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows five new grantees in 2023, but the foundation notes awards are by preselection and 86% of 2023 recipients were returning, so occasional new entrants are possible but likely require an introduction or strong alignment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
