As we close out another incredible year at Wispact and the Wispact Foundation, we feel immense pride and gratitude. We’ve just wrapped up our fourth year of grantmaking through the Wispact Foundation’s Legacy Grant Program—and it’s our biggest yet.
The Wispact Foundation proudly awarded a record $1,510,344 in total funding. This includes 175 grants to nonprofit organizations including the launch of a new scholarship initiative that will support 10 organizations through a yearlong capacity-building cohort in 2026.
That number isn’t just a milestone—it’s a reflection of the growing network of nonprofits, caregivers, educators, and advocates who work tirelessly every day to support individuals with disabilities. These grants are helping make real, tangible differences: from increasing access to transportation and housing, to enhancing mental and physical health, education, recreation, and so much more.
We’re especially proud that this support reaches communities both large and small—from rural to urban communities. No corner of our state is untouched by the important work our grantees do. And we are truly honored to be their partners in this mission.
At Wispact, we believe in a world where all people with disabilities have the opportunity to live meaningful, self-directed lives. The Wispact Foundation—established just a few years ago in 2021—was built on that vision. It’s our way of going beyond trust management to make a broader, sustainable impact. Our Foundation’s work is powered by the same commitment that drives everything we do: enhancing well-being, expanding opportunity, and fostering inclusion.
“The Wispact Foundation’s most recent grant cycle represents the growth of not only our capacity for community impact but the commitment of our staff and Board of Directors to support the evolving needs of nonprofits and specifically disability services,” said Eric DeGroot, Foundation Director of Wispact, Inc. “And our new capacity-building cohort program strengthens the nonprofit sector by investing in the long-term growth and sustainability of organizations serving people with disabilities.”
To all of the nonprofits who received a Wispact Legacy Grant this year: thank you. Your work uplifts communities and opens doors that too often remain closed. We’re inspired by your dedication, and we’re honored to walk alongside you.
As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to growing our impact, deepening our partnerships, and continuing to champion equity and access for people of all ages with disabilities across Wisconsin. Together, we are creating a more inclusive and empowered future.
With gratitude and hope,
Wispact Foundation and Wispact
2025 Grant Recipients
Above and Beyond Children’s Museum
Access to Independence, Inc.
ADPA WI (American Parkinson Disease Association)
ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY INC
ARTS for ALL Wisconsin
Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin
Balance Inc
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum
Bloom 360 Learning Center
Blossom IDD
Blue Lotus Center
Board of the Regents UW – Green Bay
Broadscope
Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Center Inc.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison
Cedar Springs Therapeutic Ranch
Center for Deaf-Blind Persons, Inc.
Center for Ind. Living for Western WI, Inc
Centers for Independence
Cerebal Palsy Inc
Chileda Inst., Inc. – Chileda Learning Menasha
Community Living Connections
Community Smiles Dental
Community Support Network
Couleecap, Inc.
Covey
Create Wisconsin
Creative Community Living Services, Inc.
Crohns & Colitis Foundation
Curative Connections
Disability:IN Wisconsin
Discovery Education Station Inc.
Diverse Options Inc.
Dogs in Vests
Donna Lexa Arts Centers
Door Tran
Down Syndrom Association of Wisconsin
EasterSeals of Southeast Wisconsin
Edgewood University
Elsie Shaw
Embark Supported Employmet
Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin
Ex Fabula
Exceptional Equestrians Company
Family Voices
First Stage
Forte Theatre Company
Friends of Appleton Library
Friendship Circle
Goodwill Industries of SW WI
GPS Education Partners
HIR Wellness Institute, Inc.
Howard Fire FC
In Control WI
Independence First
Innovative Services, Inc
IP Ministries/ The Creator’s Cottage
Islands of Brillance
Jeremiah’s Crossing, Inc.
Jewish Family Services
Journey 21
Journeys Lutheran School
KANDU Industries, Inc.
Kettle Moraine YMCA
Life Navigators
LifeStriders, Inc.
Living our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.)
Logans Heart and Smiles
Lutherdale Bible Camp Inc
Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers (MARC, inc.)
Marcus Performing Arts Center
Marshfield Area Respite Care Center, Inc. (“MARCC”)
Matthias Academy Corporation
McKenzie’s Mission AFH Inc.
Mels Charities
Mequon Nature Preserve
Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Monroe Street Arts Center
Morgans Caring Connection
Natures Edge Therapy Center, Inc.
Neighborhood House Community Center
Neville Public Museum Foundation
Old World Wisconsin Foundation
Opportunities Development Inc
Options for Independent Living, Inc.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Pawtism Inc.
People First Wisconsin
Pink Umbrella
Portal Inc.
Racine Theatre Guild
Reach Inc.
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW)
Revitalize Milwaukee
Rides and Reins TEC, Inc.
Riveredge Nature Center
Royal Family Kids -Racine
Shepherds College
Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
Skylight Music Theatre Group
Society’s Assets
Special Olympics
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc
St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Inc.
St. Francis Children’s Center
St. Marcus School
St. Monica’s Senior Living
STRYV 365
Sun Prairie Civic Theater
The Ability Center
The Arc of Racine County
The Arc of the United States dba The Arc WI
The Florentine Opera
The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Foundation
Trinity Lutheran Schools – Freistadt
United Training Foundation
University of Wisconsin Foundation
Valley Packaging Industries
VIP Services, Inc.
Vision Forward
Washington Island Community Health
Wheels and Heels
WI FACETS
Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association
Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service, Inc.
Wisconsin Parkison Association
Yahara House
YMCA of Fox Cities
You Belong