Winnebago Industries Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Winnebago Industries Foundation is a private foundation in Forest City, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$80,880
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.4 million | 64 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 12 | $42,225 |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 14 | $80,880 |
How to apply
Winnebago Industries Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Winnebago Industries Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Florida | 4 | $137,500 |
| Indiana | 4 | $52,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $44,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Benevity grants and rewards, including scholarships administered on behalf of wif | $1.4 million |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | Go together fund (hurricane milton/helene) | $100,000 |
| Handson Twin Cities | True impact measurement & evaluation project | $24,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County | Bid on a dream | $21,500 |
| Tolson Center | Fall in love with tolson soiree | $20,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,500 |
| Neighborhood Forest | Earth month operating support | $15,000 |
| Second Chance Last Opportunity | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| LGBT Outdoors | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Indiana-Michiana | Pillars of purpose | $10,000 |
| Manatee County Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Richard Baidas Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Leadership summit speaker donation | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Temple of God's Grace | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stacy Bogart
- Michael Happe
- Bryan Hughes
- Mary Minix
- Chad Reece
- Jil Littlejohn Bostick
- Kunal Mehta
- Jeff Roth
- Casey Tubman
- Annette Hill
- Allison Scharnow
Questions people ask
Does Winnebago Industries Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winnebago Industries Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Winnebago Industries Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stacy Bogart (President, Trustee), Michael Happe (Trustee), Bryan Hughes (Trustee) and Mary Minix (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Winnebago Industries Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.