Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation
Accepts applications
Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation is a private foundation in Hartland, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,050 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,050
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,100 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 | $5,500 | 3 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $13,100 | 4 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $1,050 | 2 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jo Gehl Neumann N64 W31111 Beaver Lake Rd, Hartland, WI 53029 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 391-4948, info@keepthecountryinlakecountry.org |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter of inquiry. |
| Restrictions | Restricted to conservation & preservation projects in or affecting the oconomowoc river watershed |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Farms | General | $1,000 |
| Practical Farmers | General | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Gehl
- Jojo Gehl Neumann
- John Paul Mesching
- Sally Eichstedt
Questions people ask
Does Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation give?
$1,050 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Gehl (President), Jojo Gehl Neumann (Sec/Treas), John Paul Mesching (Member) and Sally Eichstedt (Member).