Discoverers Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Discoverers Fund Inc is a private foundation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $26,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$136,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,000 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 | 4 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Discoverers Fund 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.
What Discoverers Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $26,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Independence Fund Inc | General support | $26,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope Gospel Mission | General support | $20,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General support | $10,000 |
| Chetek Baptist Assembly (DBA Camp Chetek) | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Firari
- Charles Firari
- David Bergstedt
Questions people ask
Does Discoverers Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Discoverers Fund Inc give?
$136,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Discoverers Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Firari (President and Director), Charles Firari (Secretary and Director) and David Bergstedt (Director).
What does Discoverers Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.