Deforest Area Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Deforest Area Foundation Inc is a private foundation in De Forest, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,278 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,389 and the largest $22,500. 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$40,278
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$7,389
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$875,351
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,053 the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,053 | 6 | $763,029 |
| 2024 | $19,053 | 4 | $821,907 |
| 2025 | $40,278 | 4 | $875,351 |
How to apply
Deforest Area 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $40,278 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reinhard Family Foundation | Physical Plant Improvements | $22,500 |
| Cornerstone Community Center | Operations improvements | $8,778 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Family Clothing | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Spitz
- Mike McHugh
- Natalie Raemisch
- Dwight E Ziegler
Questions people ask
Does Deforest Area Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deforest Area Foundation Inc give?
$40,278 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,389.
Who runs Deforest Area Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Spitz (President), Mike McHugh (Vice President), Natalie Raemisch (Secretary) and Dwight E Ziegler (Treasurer).