Abbybank Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Abbybank Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Abbotsford, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,150 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,150
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$699,676
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,853 the year before.
87% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,183 | 24 | $636,744 |
| 2024 | $61,853 | 20 | $670,650 |
| 2025 | $67,150 | 23 | $699,676 |
How to apply
| Contact | Hillary Strebe 401 E Spruce Street, Abbotsford, WI 54405 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 223-2345 |
| What to submit | Short letter describing organization and purpose of grant request. Provide proof of tax exempt status under irc 501(c)(3). |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally limited to organizations located within 50 miles of the municipalities of abbotsford, appleton, gresham, medford, shawano, wausau and weston. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Abbybank Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 23 | $67,150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rec Center Inc | Construction of the walking track | $15,000 |
| Rural Arts Museum of Colby | Construction of a new brat barn | $10,250 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | The second century campaign | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc | Construction of a new club house | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Dental Associates Foundation Inc | Portable xray machines | $4,300 |
| Riverview Gardens | Construction of a community teaching garden | $2,500 |
| Everest Area Optimist Club | Deep fryers and a refrigerator | $2,500 |
| Cots Inc | An ebike charging station | $2,500 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wi - Fox Cities | Adaptive bicycles | $2,200 |
| Shawano Area United Way | Laptops, wireless mice, and a printer | $2,050 |
| Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum | New exhibit | $2,000 |
| Indianhead Community Action Agency | Infant toddler classroom furnishings | $2,000 |
| Hager House | A new building and furnishings | $2,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Outdoor tables and chairs | $2,000 |
| Down With Mylestones | Playground equipment | $1,500 |
| Red River Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc | A laptop | $1,200 |
| Samoset Council Boyscouts of America | Kayaks and life jackets | $1,000 |
| St Anthony de Padua Catholic School | Playground fencing | $1,000 |
| United Way of Taylor County | A printer | $1,000 |
| Colby Community Library | Computer and software | $750 |
| St Peter Lutheran School | An audiobook player, shelf, and audiobooks | $650 |
| School District of Abbotsford | A team tent | $500 |
| Adaptive Communities Inc | Calming lighting and de-escalation tools for the "calming corner" | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Stuedemann
- Karen Piel
- Troy Meyer
- Scott Christensen
- David Diesen
- Curtis Day
- Tricia Rathermel
- Patrick Trinko
Questions people ask
Does Abbybank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Abbybank Foundation Inc give?
$67,150 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Abbybank Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Stuedemann (President/Treasurer), Karen Piel (Vice President/Secretary), Troy Meyer (Director) and Scott Christensen (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Abbybank Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.