Judd S Alexander Foundation
Accepts applications
Judd S Alexander Foundation is a private foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $18,500 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$18,500
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$68.3 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
45% 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 | $2.4 million | 28 | $65.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 35 | $67.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 33 | $68.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Gary W Freels PO Box 2137, Wausau, WI 54402-2137 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 845-4556 |
| What to submit | Applications need not be in any particular form, but should specify the activity for which capital is requested, other sources of funding, the documented exempt status of the organization, evaluation procedures contemplated by the grantee together with a copy of any evaluation, and contemplated future sources of revenue. |
| Deadlines | The foundation has no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation has no absolute restrictions or limitations on grants, but usually makes grants only to entities in Wisconsin that benefit marathon county and its residents for capital, start-up, or emergency needs. The foundation does not make grants to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Judd S Alexander Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 30 | $1.8 million |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Monk Gardens Inc | Visitor and education center | $750,000 |
| City of Wausau | Wausau police department support | $235,920 |
| Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce | Central wi ai resource center | $125,000 |
| The Hagar House | Safe parking and expanded support project | $100,000 |
| Institute for Reforming Government Inc | Center for leadership training program & building bridges campaign | $62,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc | Roof capital project | $60,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Expansion project | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | K-12 programs for business/economic education | $50,000 |
| Badger Institute | Operating grant | $45,000 |
| Troop 435 Alumni & Friends | Building to build futures | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Mentoring programs and the nest | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Annual operating support | $35,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Chilren's entrepreneur market | $30,000 |
| Wausau East High School | International baccalaureate program | $28,050 |
| Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation | Missions of mercy | $20,000 |
| Woodson YMCA Inc | Low income minority camperships and counselors | $20,000 |
| Wausau Whitewater Park | Park grant | $18,500 |
| Wausau Cemetery Association | Equipment and repairs | $18,239 |
| Hope Life Center | Building renovations | $10,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Edgar School District | A walk in their shoes grant | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Bridge Street Mission | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Imaginarium Inc | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Inc | Annual operating grant | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| The Hagar House | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| The Neighbors' Place | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Wausau Events Inc | Wings over wausau | $5,000 |
| Women's Community Inc of Wausau | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Annual operating support | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State Inc | Badger state girls | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary W Freels
- Lon E Roberts
- Dwight E Davis
- John Dudley
- John Tubbs
- Dennis M Deloye
Questions people ask
Does Judd S Alexander Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation has no submission deadlines..
How much does Judd S Alexander Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $18,500.
Who runs Judd S Alexander Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary W Freels (Director,president), Lon E Roberts (Director,sec-Treas), Dwight E Davis (Director, V.P) and John Dudley (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Judd S Alexander Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.