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Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc

Preselected recipients only Haugen, Wisconsin · EIN 832297342

Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc is a private foundation in Haugen, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,295 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,906 and the largest $30,340. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $42,279 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,8073$36,741
2024$42,2793$50,390
2025$36,2953$35,916

How to apply

Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin3$36,295

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bear Lakehaugen Fire Department
Haugen, WI
Donation for new truck$30,340
Bear Lakehaugen Fire Department
Haugen, WI
Donation for miscellaneous equipment$3,906
Village of Haugen
Haugen, WI
Donation to buy a new storm siren$2,049

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc give?

$36,295 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,906.

Who runs Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Paul Toft (President), Mason Barnes (Vice President) and Brandon Willger (Treasurer/Secretary).

What does Bear Lake-Haugen Fire Fighters Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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