Generac Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Generac Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 312 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants312
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$81,596
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $897,925 the year before.
51% 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 | $637,825 | 274 | $29,834 |
| 2024 | $897,925 | 251 | $16,387 |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 312 | $81,596 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Skindzelewski S45W29290 Highway 59, Waukesha, WA 53189 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 544-4811, generacgives@generac.com |
| What to submit | Generacgives@generac.com |
What Generac Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 212 | $545,725 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $201,250 |
| South Carolina | 21 | $43,300 |
| California | 9 | $32,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $32,500 |
| Georgia | 6 | $31,000 |
| Vermont | 9 | $30,600 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $16,825 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| GPS Education Partners Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | Generac Impact Fund | $50,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | Generac Impact Fund | $50,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Discovery World LTD | Wheels & Water sponsorship fund, Summer Camps, and Labs/field trips Support | $22,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Response WI & National Fund | $20,000 |
| University of South Carolina | STEM sponsorship fund | $18,000 |
| American Logistics Aid Network | disaster preparedness and response Fund | $15,000 |
| Information Technology Disaster Resource Center in | Disaster response Fund | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Generac Youth Engineering Design Program | $15,000 |
| Toolbank USA Inc | Disaster Services Fund | $15,000 |
| City of Waukesha | JanBoree presenting sponsorship fund | $12,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc | Disaster response Fund | $10,000 |
| Footprint Project | Disaster response support Fund | $10,000 |
| Gearbox Labs Inc | Maker Faire sponsorship fund, residency program 2025/26 | $10,000 |
| Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center Inc | To fund implementation of Edison Robots as a part of their STEM Exploratory Course in 9 elementary schools in Richmond county School during the 25/26 school year | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of | Jefferson County Build Fund | $10,000 |
| Innovators Educational Foundation | Sponsor the 2025 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix | $10,000 |
| Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc | STEM Professional Development & Outreach Program | $10,000 |
| National Energy Education Development Project Inc | BuildingsNEXT Solar Decathlon sponsorship fund | $10,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | Field Trip program and interactive STEM Labs fund | $10,000 |
| School District of Waukesha | support the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium youth programs | $10,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | STEM programs | $10,000 |
| Shelter Box USA | Disaster response shelter kits | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Project Inc | disaster response Fund | $10,000 |
| Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| STEM Forward Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Ready Reserve Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | SAIL hands-on program | $10,000 |
| Vermont Energy Education Program Incorporated | Chittenden County schools program delivery | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin First Robotics Inc | sponsorship of Mukwonago and State Fair regional competitions | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Inc | Support BIG STEP Builders program | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation Inc | Blue Ribbon Brownies sponsorship fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | mission and disaster response fund | $10,000 |
| Mukwonago Food Pantry | Hoop house project Fund | $7,700 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Frosty Free Week fund | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation Inc | sponsor the 2026 Mess Night at the Museum series | $7,000 |
| Waukesha Education Foundation Inc | Classroom Connect program | $6,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee Inc | Waukesha Block Build Fund | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Raj Kanuru
- Joe Kavalary
- Rhonda Matschke
- York Ragen
Questions people ask
Does Generac Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Generac Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 312 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Generac Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Raj Kanuru (Dir, Sec), Joe Kavalary (Dir), Rhonda Matschke (Dir, Pres) and York Ragen (Dir, Treas).
What does Generac Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.