Funder directory → Wisconsin → James E Dutton Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Merrill, WI · EIN 710985492James E Dutton Foundation Inc
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,000–$10,000
median $4,900
Giving (latest FY)
$184,459
35 grants · FY2025
Assets
$3,575,371
gives nationally
Application form & materials: There is no formal application form. Grant requests should include 1) description of organization and its mission, 2) description of project/program for which a grant is being requested, and 3) grant budget and time schedule. Grants may extend over two years or more dependent on the request.
Deadlines: None
Restrictions: Projects/programs that benefit wildlife, animal causes, environmental preservation and outdoors education. Once a grant is awarded grantees will be required to provide additional information about their organization and to file a grant report on the results achieved through the grant.
Contact: James E Dutton Foundation · 6655 Rainbow Dr, Merrill, WI, 54452 · 4146400523
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pineview Wildlife Rehabilitation Center · Fredonia, WI | Construction of a New Reptile Enclosure | $12,500 |
| Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc · Dodgeville, WI | Restoration of Spring Valley Wetland Complex | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Cedarburg Bog Inc · Saukeville, WI | Curbing the Spread of Invasive Buckthorn to Protect Wildlife Habitat | $10,000 |
| Raptor Education Group Inc · Antigo, WI | Education Vehicle | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center · Milwaukee, WI | Research and Community Services | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society · Milwaukee, WI | Pets for Life Program and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | $10,000 |
| Rock River Coalition · Jefferson, WI | Collaboration with Small Watershed and Producer-led Groups | $8,778 |
| Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary · Newton, WI | Bird Gardens | $6,465 |
| Wisconsin Assn for Environmental Education · Milwaukee, WI | Healthier, Happier, Smarter Project | $6,500 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.