Grande Foundation
Accepts applications
Grande Foundation is a private foundation in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $587,985 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$587,985
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$28,664
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $477,342 the year before.
51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $477,342 | 93 | $32,801 |
| 2024 | $587,985 | 90 | $28,664 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Grande Foundation 250 Camelot Drive, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 269-7200 |
| What to submit | Organization's name, address, telephone number, and contact person information. Also, a brief description of the organization's mission and purpose, a copy of the 501(c)(3) non-profit status, a description of the need being adressed and a description of how the grant will be used, a description of measurements used to determine effectiveness, and a complete budget for the project. |
What Grande Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 73 | $547,635 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,750 |
| California | 1 | $6,250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,250 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $750 |
| Illinois | 2 | $500 |
| Texas | 2 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac YMCA | Health & human services | $140,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Youth programs | $129,037 |
| Green County Family YMCA | Health & human services | $125,000 |
| WMC Foundation Inc | Pillar - other | $30,000 |
| Fond du Lac Festivals Inc | Community support programs | $23,200 |
| Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Inc | Community support programs | $20,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Fond du Lac County Agriculture Society | Community support programs | $9,000 |
| Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership | Community support programs | $7,150 |
| Envision Greater Fond du Lac | Community support programs | $6,480 |
| Make A Wish Greater Los Angeles | Youth programs | $6,250 |
| Make A Wish Mid South | Youth programs | $6,250 |
| Make A Wish New Hampshire | Youth programs | $6,250 |
| Make A Wish New Jersey | Youth programs | $6,250 |
| St Marys Springs Academy | Educational programs | $5,500 |
| Baggin for A Cure | Health & human services | $4,000 |
| Fond du Lac Area Womens Fund | Community support programs | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Community support programs | $3,500 |
| St Marys Spring Academy | Educational programs | $3,000 |
| Fond du Lac Literacy Services Inc | Community support programs | $2,754 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Foundation | Health & human services | $2,500 |
| Winnebago Lutheran Academy | Youth programs | $2,350 |
| The Arc of Fond du Lac | Community support programs | $1,810 |
| Valley Kids Foundation | Youth programs | $1,600 |
| Dairy Cares of Wisconsin | Youth programs | $1,500 |
| Solutions Center | Community support programs | $1,283 |
| NFDL Optimist Club | Community support programs | $1,250 |
| Oriole Nation Booster Club | Youth programs | $1,200 |
| Fond du Lac Area Foundation | Community support programs | $1,150 |
| Fondy Food Pantry Inc | Community support programs | $1,150 |
| Badgerland Youth for Christ | Community support programs | $1,000 |
| Green County Fall Nationals | Community support programs | $1,000 |
| Juda Recreation Disctict | Youth programs | $1,000 |
| Pave | Pillar - other | $1,000 |
| PLAY4CADE | Pillar - kids | $1,000 |
| The Charity Club Inc | Community support programs | $1,000 |
| United for Diversity Inc | Pillar - community | $1,000 |
| St Katherine Drexel Center | Pillar - other | $900 |
| Waupun Food Pantry | Pillar - other | $900 |
| Wyocena Community Helping Hands | Community support programs | $816 |
Officers and trustees
- John Candela
- Todd H Koss
- Rick Froh
- Rich Doyle
Questions people ask
Does Grande Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Grande Foundation give?
$587,985 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs Grande Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Candela (Chair of the Board & Direc), Todd H Koss (President), Rick Froh (Vice President) and Rich Doyle (Secretary and Treasurer).
What does Grande Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.