ALLIANT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

MADISON, WIEIN 391444065 Website

Annual Giving

$3.0M-15% YoY

Grants

1,213

Median Grant

$400

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service our customers and communities count on – safely, cost-effectively, efficiently and responsibly; build stronger communities through investments in organizations and the communities they serve in Iowa and Wisconsin

Focus Areas

community tree planting and urban forestryconservation and land stewardshipfood security and hunger relieffood banks and food distributionrural agricultural partnershipsworkforce development and career readinessstem education and maker spacesk-12 youth programs and underserved youth

Grant Types

matching giftsvolunteer grantssponsorshipsprogram support/operating supportcapital support and capital campaignsnaming opportunitiesloan guaranty

Funded Initiatives

Communities received nearly $9.3 million in 2024; Over $55,000 in safety grants covered 37 communities for first response organizations; One Million Trees initiative planted over 551,000 trees since July 2021; Since 1998, invested more than $76 million in local community organizations

How to Apply

Applications accepted year-round and reviewed three times a year through CyberGrants portal; Organizations eligible for one grant per calendar year; Only for organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin communities served by Alliant Energy

Does Not Fund

Political activity; energy-related projects including solar panels, generators, lighting, heating; religious institutions promoting specific faith; third-party funding groups; fraternal or social clubs; body cameras, riot gear, tasers, K-9 dogs; animal welfare; sports teams/events; swimming pools; registration fees for fundraising events; computers/tablets; post-prom events; community signs

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-15%

$3.0M

Grants

1,213

Median

$400

States

2023+2%

$3.5M

Grants

980

Median

$400

States

2022

$3.4M

Grants

1,160

Median

$400

States

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$29.4M

$3.0M(10.1%)

2023

$30.9M

$3.5M(11.3%)

2022

$27.1M

$3.4M(12.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.