Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation
Accepts applications
Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation is a private foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $334,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$334,000
- Assets$72.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 73 | $69.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 77 | $72.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Grant Application 500 First Street Suite 5 10th Floor, Wausau, WI 54403-4871 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 842-3700 |
| What to submit | www.providingopportunities.org |
| Restrictions | Generally central Wisconsin geographic region |
What Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 77 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County of Marathon | Marathon county regional forensic science center | $334,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Mcw-central wi student travel and housing support | $150,000 |
| Children's Service Society of Wisconsin DBA Children's Hospital of Wiscons | Start right: developing safe, healthy, school-ready children in marathon county (sr) | $100,000 |
| Marathon County Historical Society | Telling our stories: the next 50 years | $100,000 |
| Robert W Monk Gardens Inc Aka Monk Botanical Gardens | Visitor and education center phase i | $100,000 |
| Saint Vincent Depaul Cabrini Conference | St vincent de paul parking lot capital expense | $100,000 |
| Childcaring Inc | Good start grants | $75,000 |
| City of Wausau Fire Department | Wausau fire department mechanical cpr devices | $55,000 |
| Children's Service Society of Wisconsin DBA Children's Hospital of Wiscons | Children's wisconsin child advocacy center (cac) serving marathon county | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin | Community arts grants 2024/25 | $50,000 |
| Village of Spencer | Village of spencer stage project | $50,000 |
| Wausau Child Care | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes | Ensuring access and equity for girl scouts in marathon county | $41,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Wausau | First presbyterian church - wausau free clinic 2024 needs grant | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wausau | Strategic planning and rock the block | $40,000 |
| Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art | Wausau club renovations | $37,500 |
| Catholic Charities | January 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025 | $35,000 |
| The Neighbors' Place Inc | January 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024 | $35,000 |
| The Women's Community Inc | March 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024 | $35,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | July 1, 2024- june 30, 2025 | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin | January 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024 | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area | January 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024 | $30,000 |
| Casa of Marathon County Inc | Casa of marathon county (court appointed special advocates) expansion | $30,000 |
| Center for the Visual Arts | October 1st 2024 - september 30th 2025 | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc - Northcentral District | July 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024 | $30,000 |
| Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum | July 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025 | $30,000 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | July 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024 | $30,000 |
| The Hmong American Center Inc | Jan 1, 2024 - dec 31, 2024 | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | October 1, 2023 - september 2024 | $30,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Wausau | Playhouse staffing support | $29,809 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Wi Wausau Elks Lodge #248 Fund | Wausau elks lodge #248centennial building rehab | $25,000 |
| Marathon County Historical Society | January 1, 2024-december 31, 2024 | $25,000 |
| Faith in Action of Marathon County | January 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024 | $20,000 |
| Marathon County Social Services | Family keys | $20,000 |
| Mosaic of North Central Wisconsin Inc | Operating funding for mosaic programs & offerings | $20,000 |
| NAMI Northwoods | July 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025 | $20,000 |
| Wausau Kayak & Canoe Corporation | Whitewater park repairs and updates for freestyle kayak national and world events | $18,500 |
| Spencer Kids Group | Spencer kids group roof grant | $15,000 |
| The Neighbors' Place Inc | Share your holidays | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Share your holidays 2024 | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Gumness
- Pamela Jackson
- Barbara Brown
- Mark J Bradley
- Peter Dodson
- Amy Ebeling
- Donald L Grade
- Sandra L Gumness
- Jon A Jackson
- David Johnson
- Jean C Tehan
Questions people ask
Does Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Gumness (Community Program Officer), Pamela Jackson (Ceo), Barbara Brown (Vice President Administration) and Mark J Bradley (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.