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Clack Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Windsor, Wisconsin · EIN 208080870

Clack Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Windsor, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $488,000. 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 up from $1.1 million the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.7 million11$26.8 million
2024$1.1 million8$30.5 million
2025$1.3 million20$35.6 million

How to apply

Clack Foundation 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 Clack Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin14$837,408
Ohio2$370,000
Illinois4$70,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin Foundation
Madison, WI
The university of wisconsin foundation raises, invests and distributes funds for the benefit of the university of wisconsin madison.$488,000
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
In support of the clack foundation adult tuberous sclerosis complex (tsc) fund.$300,000
Marc Inc
Madison, WI
Assist with community and center-based employment, day services, and personal care for adults with developmental disabilities in dane county, wisconsin.$77,408
Canine Companions for Independence
New Albany, OH
Positively affect the lives of people with physical disabilities. Dogs are trained to provide assistance and companionship to people with physical disabilities at no or low cost to the recipient.$70,000
Easter Seals Wisconsin Inc
Middleton, WI
To support programming for children and adults with disabilities and their families and caregivers.$60,000
Winman Trails Inc
Manitowish Waters, WI
To support the adventure park and community gathering space for residents and visitors to experience outstanding trails and upscale facilities that inspire active, outdoor lifestyles.$50,000
Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery
Madison, WI
The fiens mission is to improve the care of individuals with neurological disease throughout the world by support of education in neurosurgery, particularly via partnerships between established and emerging neurosurgical programs.$50,000
Humane Animal Welfare Society
Waukesha, WI
To support the mission of leading the community in animal welfare and assuring sanctuary for animals in need.$30,000
Tails Together Co
Wilmette, IL
To support animal welfare in chicago and the north shore by connecting animals, organizations, and communities through collaboration, compassionate care, and accessible education.$30,000
Misericordia Foundation
Chicago, IL
To enrich the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.$30,000
Camp Jorn YMCA
Manitowish Waters, WI
Support operations of a camp jorn YMCA to help children build character, confidence and community through positive outdoor experiences.$20,000
Little Forest School Inc
Manitowish Waters, WI
To provide childcare services to the community.$20,000
Wisconsin Academy for Graduating Service Dogs Inc
Madison, WI
To support the mission to promote functional independence and improved quality of life for people with physical disabilities through partnership with highly-skilled service dogs.$10,000
Howard Young Foundation
Minocqua, WI
In support of the autism services fund to help students with an autism spectrum disorder receive the education and interventions they need in a safe learning environment.$10,000
North Lakeland Discovery Center
Manitowish Waters, WI
To support the mission of enriching lives and inspire an ethic of care for wisconsin's north woods, through facilitation of connections among people, nature, and community.$10,000
Rhinelander Kiwanis Foundation Inc
Rhinelander, WI
To support the foundation in supporting local youth and community projects.$10,000
Pickles Group Inc
Winnetka, IL
To support the mission to provide peer-to-peer support to childre whose parents or caregivers have cancer.$5,000
New Trier Educational Foundation
Northfield, IL
To support the mission of the enhancement of school district programs.$5,000
MW Music in the Park Inc
Manitowish Waters, WI
To support the mission to contribute to entertainment in downtown manitowish waters to create community events that can be enjoyed by all.$1,000
Three Gaits Inc
Stoughton, WI
To support the mission of providing equine-assisted activities and therapies that enhance the lives of people with physical, emotional, and/or intellectual challenges.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Clack Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does Clack Foundation Inc give?

$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Clack Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Tara M Bell (Director), Brittany A Moore (Director), L Susan Clack (President & Director) and Richard E Clack (Secretary / Treasurer / Director).

What does Clack Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.

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