Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-6723636
Foundation Overview
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein has awarded 178 grants totaling $12,318,092 to organizations in Wisconsin and California. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,565,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 32 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (56%), La Crosse (13%), Baraboo (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 55% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hands Boatworks | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kickapoo Valley Reserve | $2,500 | La Farge, WI, US | Heart Of Winter Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Harbor District | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | $175,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | Prairie Springs Fund | 2023 |
| International Crane Foundation | $25,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Whopping Cranes | 2023 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2023 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | $71,351 | La Crosse, WI, US | Research Vessel Prairie Springs | 2023 |
| Lake Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2023 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Pollinators | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | $12,500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $6,500 | Spring Green, WI, US | Land Management | 2023 |
| Urban Ecology | $82,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Summer Solstice And General Operations | 2023 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $63,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Payout Fund | 2023 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $1,500 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| The Nature Place | $10,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kickapoo Valley Reserve | $2,500 | La Farge, WI, US | Heart Of Winter Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Harbor District | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | $175,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | Prairie Springs Fund | 2023 |
| International Crane Foundation | $25,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Whopping Cranes | 2023 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2023 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | $71,351 | La Crosse, WI, US | Research Vessel Prairie Springs | 2023 |
| Lake Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2023 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Pollinators | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | $12,500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $6,500 | Spring Green, WI, US | Land Management | 2023 |
| Urban Ecology | $82,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Summer Solstice And General Operations | 2023 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $63,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Payout Fund | 2023 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $1,500 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| The Nature Place | $10,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Earth Justice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kickapoo Valley Reserve | $235,000 | La Farge, WI, US | Discovery Center Display & Prairie Springs Classroom | 2022 |
| Gathering Waters | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Harbor District | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $25,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Whopping Cranes | 2022 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | $430,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Research Vessel Prairie Springs | 2022 |
| Lake Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | $10,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $25,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Urban Ecology | $92,580 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Project Support, Summer Solstice, And General Operations | 2022 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $65,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Payout Fund | 2022 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $46,200 | La Crosse, WI, US | Uec Transition & Special Event | 2022 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Earth Justice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kickapoo Valley Reserve | $235,000 | La Farge, WI, US | Discovery Center Display & Prairie Springs Classroom | 2022 |
| Gathering Waters | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Harbor District | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $25,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Whopping Cranes | 2022 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | $430,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Research Vessel Prairie Springs | 2022 |
| Lake Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | $10,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $25,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Urban Ecology | $92,580 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Project Support, Summer Solstice, And General Operations | 2022 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $65,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Payout Fund | 2022 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $46,200 | La Crosse, WI, US | Uec Transition & Special Event | 2022 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Earth Justice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kickapoo Valley Reserve | $235,000 | La Farge, WI, US | Discovery Center Display & Prairie Springs Classroom | 2022 |
| Gathering Waters | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Harbor District | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $25,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Whopping Cranes | 2022 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | $430,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Research Vessel Prairie Springs | 2022 |
| Lake Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | $10,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $25,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Urban Ecology | $92,580 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Project Support, Summer Solstice, And General Operations | 2022 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $65,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Payout Fund | 2022 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $46,200 | La Crosse, WI, US | Uec Transition & Special Event | 2022 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Earth Justice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Gathering Waters | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Harbor District | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | $560,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | Prairie Springs Fund | 2021 |
| International Crane Foundation | $25,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Whopping Cranes | 2021 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Gift | 2021 |
| Friends Of Kickapoo Valley Reserve | $190,000 | La Farge, WI, US | Exhibit Restoration Match & Prairie Springs Classroom | 2021 |
| Lake Park Friends | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Sponsorship & Annual Gift | 2021 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $6,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Fishing Pier & Annual Gift | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Notre Dame School Of Milwaukee | $245,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Outdoor Play Space | 2021 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $5,000 | Saukville, WI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Urban Ecology | $1,565,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment, Capital Support Riverland, Summer Solstice, And General Operations | 2021 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $50,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Payout Fund | 2021 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $7,500 | La Crosse, WI, US | Uec Intensive | 2021 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $22,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations And Workshop Equipment | 2020 |
| Discovery World | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Denis Sullivan Schooner | 2020 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | $57,500 | Cross Plains, WI, US | Matching Grant | 2020 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lake Park Friends | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lake Shore State Park | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Notre Dame School Of Milwaukee | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Outdoor Education | 2020 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $5,000 | Saukville, WI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $20,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | Land Restoration | 2020 |
| Ten Chimneys | $50,000 | Genesee Depot, WI, US | Land Restoration | 2020 |
| Urban Ecology | $1,060,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment And General Operations | 2020 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $45,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment | 2020 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| Brewers Community Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Hitting For The Cycle: Urban Ecology Center | 2019 |
| Carroll University | $250,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Prairie Springs Environmental Center Endowment | 2019 |
| Harbor District | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Harbor View Plaza Project | 2019 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | $5,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| International Crane Foundation | $1,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Statue Restoration And Lighting | 2019 |
| Lake Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeepers | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| Menomonee Valley Partners | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Capital Campaign | 2019 |
| Nature Conservancy | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Mukwonago Watershed Interns | 2019 |
| Rcm Community Foundation | $1,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Live @ Lakefront | 2019 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $5,000 | Saukville, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| Taliesin Preservation | $5,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | Landscape Preservation | 2019 |
| Urban Ecology | $60,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment | 2019 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $660,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment | 2019 |
| Wiscorps Inc | $6,800 | La Crosse, WI, US | Uec Conference | 2019 |
| Wisconsin Philanthropy Network | $2,500 | Brookfield, WI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $8,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Brewers Community Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Hitting For The Cycle: Urban Ecology Center | 2018 |
| Carroll University | $225,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Prairie Springs Environmental Center Endowment | 2018 |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | $1,600 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Summer Camp | 2018 |
| Discovery World | $25,800 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Greater Milwaukee Committee | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Beerline Trail Neighborhood Development Project | 2018 |
| Harbor District | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Harbor View Plaza Project | 2018 |
| International Crane Foundation | $1,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Statue Restoration And Lighting | 2018 |
| Menomonee Valley Partners | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Mukwonago Watershed Interns | 2018 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $5,000 | Saukville, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Ten Chimneys | $50,000 | Genesee Depot, WI, US | Restoration Project | 2018 |
| Urban Ecology | $1,055,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment | 2018 |
| Uw Lacrosse Foundation | $1,040,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Prairie Springs Endowment | 2018 |
| Wisconsin Philanthropy Network | $2,500 | Brookfield, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Bubbler Bikes | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Brewers Community Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Hitting For The Cycle: Urban Ecology Center | 2017 |
| Carroll University | $230,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Prairie Springs Environmental Center Endowment And Doug And Nancy Hastad Hall | 2017 |
| Coreel Centro | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Environmental Education Program | 2017 |
| Discovery World | $40,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Capital Campaign And Denis Sullivan | 2017 |
| Harbor District | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Take Me To The River Project | 2017 |
| Highland Community School | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Natural Grounds Project | 2017 |
| International Crane Foundation | $1,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Juneau Park Friends | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Statue Restoration And Lighting | 2017 |
| Menomenee Valley Partners | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeeper | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Mukwonago Watershed Interns | 2017 |
| Urban Ecology | $63,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Wisconsin Philanthropy Network | $2,500 | Brookfield, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $68,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Discovery World | $16,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Greater Milwaukee Committee | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Harbor District Inc | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Carroll University | $50,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| All Hands Boatworks | $9,800 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Riverkeeper Inc | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Core-el Centro Inc | $9,800 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Victory Garden Initiative Inc | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Menomonee Valley Partners Inc | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Brewers Community Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Neighborhood House Of Milwaukee | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Midwest Bikeshare Inc | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| International Crane Foundation | $1,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Water Commons | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Juneau Park Friends Inc | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Sixteenth St Community Health Centers Inc | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| The Water Council Inc | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Wisconsin Philanthropy Network | $3,250 | Brookfield, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Wisconsin Preservation Fund | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-6723636 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1313 N FRANKLIN PL APT 1906 Milwaukee, WI 53202-2990 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Prairie Springs Paul Fleckenstein's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Joseph Jay Scott |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Carolyn J Scott |
| Trustee | William R Hughes Co Foley Lardner |
Forms 990-PF
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