Emily Franz Memorial
Accepts applications
Emily Franz Memorial is a private foundation in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,033 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $9,486. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,033
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$9,486
- Assets$4.3 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,623 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,282 | 31 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $59,623 | 18 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $100,033 | 23 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Emily Franz Scholarship Committee PO Box 487, Shullsburg, WI 53586 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 558-2801, mwoodworth34@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application |
| Deadlines | Date tbd annually by committee |
| Restrictions | Awards are granted to students who have graduated from shullsburg high school in shullsburg, wi. |
What Emily Franz Memorial funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 23 | $100,033 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,486 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,768 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,396 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,613 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,848 |
| Individual | Shullsburg | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,150 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,922 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Lethlean
- Larry Teasdale
- Lynne Kruser-Ranum
- Michael Woodworth
- Kenneth Curtis
- Jeff Russell
- Joseph Diedrich
- Mary Gensler
- Anne Doyle
- Kathy Lacke
- Mark Doyle
- Anna Reichling
Questions people ask
Does Emily Franz Memorial accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Date tbd annually by committee.
How much does Emily Franz Memorial give?
$100,033 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Emily Franz Memorial?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Lethlean (President), Larry Teasdale (Vice Preside), Lynne Kruser-Ranum (Director) and Michael Woodworth (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Emily Franz Memorial fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.