Fulcrum Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Fulcrum Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Medford, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $804,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $51,150 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$804,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$51,150
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$31.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
71% 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 | $663,883 | 12 | $27.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 18 | $28.9 million |
| 2024 | $804,000 | 14 | $31.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amanda Lange 135 S Gibson St, Medford, WI 54451 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 748-7507, amanda.lange@fulcrumfound.org |
| What to submit | Website: https://www.fulcrumfound.org/rfp-process-information letters of interest should include the following: -project summary statement -statement of need the "why" of the project -project activity the "what and "how" of the project -expected project outcomes -credentials why is your organization best positioned to carry out this project? -budget general description of the project funding needs and total amount requested -copy of organization's most recent year's 990 tax filing to facilitate the review process, only applications submitted continued: electronically as attachments via email to amanda.lange@fulcrumfound.org if your project is successful in our phase i initial review process, you will be invited to submit additional information and present your idea in person in phase II. |
| Deadlines | Spring award: april fall award: october |
| Restrictions | Funds may not be used for: -entertainment or alcoholic beverages -lobbying -projects conducted outside of the fulcrum foundation service area (residents of taylor county, the southern half of price county or within 25 miles of medford, Wisconsin) -reimbursement solely for patient care or clinical service delivery -supplanting funds or resources that are available from other sources -indirect costs such as ongoing operating expenses of an organization's routine functions and principal programs or debt reduction (unless there is an acceptable sustainability plan accompanying the request) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fulcrum Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $804,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc | Update cancer space | $100,000 |
| Village of Prentice | Playground | $100,000 |
| School District of Phillips | School forest building | $100,000 |
| Medford Area for Tomorrow | Our village playground phase ii | $80,000 |
| Taylor County Supportive Housing | Case manager position | $70,700 |
| Taylor County First Responders | Radios | $63,000 |
| Gilman Rural Fire Dept | Scba gear | $62,300 |
| Gilman School District | Baseball/softball facility improvements | $40,000 |
| Town of Westboro | Baseball field improvements | $40,000 |
| Rib Lake School District | Fitness center equipment/furnishings | $36,000 |
| Hueys Hideaway Childrens Museum | Facility improvements | $32,000 |
| Stetsonville Fire Department | Scba equipment | $30,000 |
| Town of Jump River | Center renovation | $25,000 |
| Medford Area School District | Meals in a backpack | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Lange
- John Lange
- Candice Grunseth
- Jason Steliga
- Randy Juedes
- Colton Freiberg
- Len Hamman
- Dale Hustedt
- William Klingbeil
- Beth van Der Berg
- Randi Werner
- Jason Troxell
Questions people ask
Does Fulcrum Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring award: april fall award: october.
How much does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give?
$804,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $51,150.
Who runs Fulcrum Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Amanda Lange (Executive Director), John Lange (Chairperson), Candice Grunseth (Vice Chairperson) and Jason Steliga (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Fulcrum Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.