Main Street Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission is inferred from its funding activities, which include providing program support to both local initiatives and international relief agencies. Notably, it has funded organizations such as Lutheran World Relief and the Tomorrow River Military Memorial VFW Fund, indicating a commitment to humanitarian efforts and community development. The foundation operates with a focus on making charitable disbursements that address both global and local needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small local nonprofits or established national/international charities with an existing relationship or clear program-fit; projects seeking one-time program support in ranges similar to past grants.
Good Fit
- • Project aligns with program support and community or humanitarian relief (matches past grants to a local VFW fund and Lutheran World Relief).
- • Ability to make a written or verbal request and to engage directly with named officers by mail or phone.
- • Proven local presence in Wisconsin or an existing relationship with the foundation’s officers.
Geography
Observed grants in 2022 went to two states (Wisconsin and Maryland) with the foundation based in Wisconsin; the footprint is state-level rather than national or strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The observable giving history is small: two distinct recipients in the recorded grant year and no grants in the most recent year, indicating a very limited recipient set in the available records.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited, but a public submission route exists (written or verbal request via PO Box and phone); however, observed giving is infrequent and concentrated, so new applicants may be possible but not clearly encouraged.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
