Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2023 it gave $828,910 in 115 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$828,910
- Number of grants115
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2023 was down from $882,045 the year before.
28% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $882,045 | 140 | $17.4 million |
| 2023 | $828,910 | 115 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Haley Ondell 509 2nd Street North Suite 201, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 783-7500 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining organizations needs and tax exempt qualifications and a brief resume of organizations past qualifying activities |
| Restrictions | None - except contributions are not made directly to individuals |
What Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 95 | $734,885 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $74,100 |
| Illinois | 5 | $7,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $1,250 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Alliance | Trails on HWY 33 | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Shelter Plus - New Building in La Crosse | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse | Donation | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | La Crosse Mayo Donation | $50,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc | Annual Gift - Kristine Cleary Peter Coffey | $25,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc | Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Rotary District 6250 Foundation | Ho-Chunk Garden | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | TNC Columbia | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | 2024 Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| School District of La Crosse | Northside Greenhouse | $18,985 |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| St Monica School | Donation | $15,000 |
| University of Wis Foundation | Great World Texts Keynote Speaker | $15,000 |
| Drift Share Inc | Donation | $11,000 |
| Children's Museum of La Crosse | Operating Expense | $10,000 |
| Family & Childrens Center | Bridge Builder Giving Societies | $10,000 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | Northside Senior Center | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | Access Easement to Cliffwood Bluff | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Gateway) | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| UW-M Forward | School of Business Fund - William Coffey, Kate Heise Russell Heise | $10,000 |
| WAFER-Food for People in Need | Donation for Operations | $10,000 |
| Wiaa | 3rd Year of 5Yr Pledge | $10,000 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | Steppin Out in Pink-Platinum Sponsorship | $7,000 |
| Brice Prairie Conservation Asso | Lake Onalaska Dredging | $5,000 |
| City of Onalaska | Community Center Gymnasium | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| La Crosse Thanksgiving Dinner | Donation | $5,000 |
| Luther College | Donation Alumni - Kristine Cleary | $5,000 |
| North Presbyterian Church | In Loving Memory of Gail Cleary | $5,000 |
| Rotary Lights | Donation - Super Star Level | $5,000 |
| Utd Community CtrBGuadalupe | Donation - Kristine Cleary | $5,000 |
| UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation | Annual Donation - Sandra Cleary | $5,000 |
| Oktoberfest USA Gemutlichkeit | King Gambrinus | $4,950 |
| DARE and GREAT | Donation | $4,000 |
| Riverfest Inc | Admiral Level Sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Wis Badgerland | Donation | $3,000 |
| Northwestern Athletic Departmen | Annual Alumni Gift - Sara Coffey | $3,000 |
| Villanova University | Alumni Gift - Megan Coffey - Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristine H Cleary
- Sandra G Cleary
Questions people ask
Does Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc give?
$828,910 in tax year 2023, across 115 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Kristine H Cleary (Vice President Secretary) and Sandra G Cleary (Vice President Treasurer).
What does Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and housing and homelessness.