Dahl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dahl Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $292,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$292,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $339,000 the year before.
10% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $416,500 | 16 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $339,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $292,500 | 10 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Dahl Family Foundation 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.
What Dahl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $230,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Area Council | Humanitarian | $105,000 |
| Onalaska YMCA | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Family & Children's Center | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Winona YMCA | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Coulee Region Humane Society | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Winona Community Foundation Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| Watda Foundation | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Health | $2,500 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | Health | $2,500 |
| Aquinas Catholic Schools Inc | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry J Dahl
- Andrew Dahl
- Jansen C Dahl
- Tyler Dahl
Questions people ask
Does Dahl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dahl Family Foundation give?
$292,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dahl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry J Dahl (President), Andrew Dahl (Vice-President), Jansen C Dahl (Secretary) and Tyler Dahl (Treasurer).
What does Dahl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.