Jek Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Jek Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$36.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 42 | $34.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 40 | $36.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gerald J Stadtmueller PO Box 49, Oshkosh, WI 54903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 420-2507, stadtmuellerj@jekfdnoshkosh.org |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted in writing, preferably by email, along with the name and address of the applicant and a description of how the funds will be used. Jek foundation, inc. Does not respond to phone inquiries regarding prospective grants. Email inquiries may be submitted to stadtmueller@jekfdnoshkosh.org. |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
What Jek Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 40 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh Community YMCA | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Pantry | Unrestricted operating funds | $100,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted operating funds | $75,000 |
| Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighboorhoods | Unrestricted operating funds | $70,000 |
| Headsup Fox Cities | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Paine Art Center and Gardens | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Oshkosh Community YMCA | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Solutions Recovery Inc | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Fox Valley Inc | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Grand Opera House Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Friends of Public Television Wisconsin | Unrestricted operating funds | $40,000 |
| Go-Edc Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $40,000 |
| Nova Counseling Services | Unrestricted operating funds | $30,000 |
| Covey Inc | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Good samaritan fund | $25,000 |
| Community for Hope | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Bid horticulturist | $25,000 |
| Day by Day Warming Shelter | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Apricity | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Trio Young Scholars | Unrestricted operating funds | $20,000 |
| Trio Young Scholars | Unrestricted operating funds | $20,000 |
| Tri-County Dental Clinic | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Paine Art Center and Gardens | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Oshkosh Youth Symphony Inc | Unrestricted operating funds | $12,000 |
| Oshkosh Area School District Edu Fdn | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Wave robotics | $10,000 |
| Winnebago Area Literacy Council | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Day by Day Warming Shelter | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Grand Opera House Foundation | Four phantoms sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Solutions Recovery Inc | We heart you sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Friends of Oshkosh Parks Inc | Celebration of lights | $4,000 |
| The Teachers' Closet Inc | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,500 |
| Journey Together Service Dogs Inc | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,500 |
| Nekimi Fire Dept | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,325 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald J Stadtmueller
- Peter J Lang
- Courtney E Lasky
- Catherine S Luther
Questions people ask
Does Jek Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Jek Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jek Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald J Stadtmueller (President), Peter J Lang (Trustee), Courtney E Lasky (Trustee) and Catherine S Luther (Trustee).
What does Jek Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and arts and culture.