Bradshaw-knight Foundation Incorporated
Official site for the Bradshaw-Knight Foundation (founded 1999) based in Madison, WI, describing support for urban agriculture, land stewardship, organic agriculture and conservation. The site includes mission, directors, grants information (notes grants are by invitation only) and a Madison street address.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations focused on urban agriculture, land stewardship, conservation, or community food/health work—particularly those based in Wisconsin or the Upper Midwest—with a need for general operating support at the $5K–$50K scale.
Good Fit
- • Mission aligned with organic agriculture, land stewardship, urban food systems, or environmental conservation.
- • Based in Wisconsin or the Midwest, or a clear regional connection to the foundation’s priorities.
- • Seeking general operating support or small-to-midsize unrestricted grants.
- • Can submit a concise letter of interest and provide evidence of local/community impact.
- • Has some existing relationship, referral, or local credibility (the foundation often repeats grantees).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in six states, with roughly half of dollars remaining in Wisconsin and the remainder spread across multiple states, indicating a multi-state footprint despite a Wisconsin base.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded double-digit distinct recipients in each observed year (10 in 2022, 30 in 2023, 13 in 2024) and most awards are to independent charities rather than a single affiliate, showing a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees were funded (28 new in 2023; 4 new in 2024) and the foundation publishes an email route for a short letter of interest, but site language stating grants are "by invitation only" and visible repeating relationships suggest selection is selective rather than fully open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
