Easter Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Easter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in De Pere, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$4.8 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$92.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.4 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.2 million | 50 | $67.5 million |
| 2023 | $6.4 million | 52 | $76.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 54 | $92.2 million |
How to apply
Easter 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.
What Easter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 26 | $3.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $460,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $351,452 |
| California | 1 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $234,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Church | Church expansion - lawrence campus & children's building | $1.2 million |
| Providence Academyministries | To fund expansion | $820,459 |
| Friends of Bay Beach | Strategic capital campaign | $500,000 |
| David's Refuge Inc | Provide resources & support to parents & guardians of children with special needs | $450,000 |
| Community Church of Fish Creek | Matching donation | $411,133 |
| Taming Mustangs | To provide funds to produce the chasing wild docuseries, accompanying book, and discipleship training content | $346,452 |
| Generate Hope | To support victims of sex trafficking | $300,000 |
| Jesus Film Project - A Cru Ministry | The animated story of jesus | $100,000 |
| Westminster Theological Seminary | Fidelity campaign | $100,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | To support medical school curriculum | $75,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Green Bay - Phoenix Fund | To provide funding for the uwgb athletics | $50,000 |
| Veterans 1st of New | Affortable housing for veterans | $50,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern Wisconsin | Fund addiction resources | $40,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | To provide funds for disease research/support the walk to end alzheimers | $35,000 |
| Bay Presbyterian Church | To provide funds for promoting the charity's faith | $35,000 |
| Spring Lake Church | To support the promotion of the charity's faith | $35,000 |
| Bellin College | To support nursing education | $25,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida | To provide cash flow for continued cost to operate the pregnancy resource center | $25,000 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | To provide funds for cancer research | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | To provide funds for treatment research | $15,000 |
| Batten Disease Support and Research - Bdsra | To fund research for treatment of batten disease | $15,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | Provide funds for diabetes research | $15,000 |
| New Horizons of Southwest Florida | To provide funds for tutoring, mentoring, and faith building for at-risk youth | $13,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay | To fund programs for green bay area youth | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | To support the religious mission work of the charity | $10,000 |
| Community Church of Fish Creek | To support the promotion of the organization's religious values | $10,000 |
| Coral Ridge Ministries - D James Kennedy Ministries | To fund media outreach to support the charity's religious values | $10,000 |
| Green Bay Botanical Gardens | Children's garden construction | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | To fund research for a cure for parkinson's disease | $10,000 |
| Y2 Believe | To educate students about christian beliefs | $10,000 |
| Young Life - Green Bay | To support faith based youth programs | $10,000 |
| Hope Hospice | To provide funds for end of life care | $8,000 |
| Unity Hospice | To fund hospice care throughout northeast wisconsin | $8,000 |
| The Joshua Fund | Support charity's mission of promoting faith & providing aid to those in need | $7,000 |
| Artis-Naples | To support the arts | $5,000 |
| Compassion International | To provide food, water, and medical care to children in poverty | $5,000 |
| Ecumenical Partnership for Housing | To provide housing solutions for families with children who are homeless or at risk of being homeless | $5,000 |
| Gideons International | To support the mission of promoting the charity's faith | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | To provide support to promote conservative public policies | $5,000 |
| Josh McDowell Ministry - A Cru Ministry | To support the promotion of the charity's religious beliefs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce A Bell
- Carol H Bell
- Karl A Schmidt
- Karen B Schmidt
- Warren C Pfohl
- Brenda B Pfohl
- Paul Keppeler
- Betsy B Keppeler
Questions people ask
Does Easter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Easter Foundation Inc give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Easter Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce A Bell (President/Treasurer), Carol H Bell (Vice President/Secretary), Karl A Schmidt (Director) and Karen B Schmidt (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Easter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.