Lunda Charitable Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Lunda Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,200 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,200
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$83.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.5 million | 24 | $78.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 25 | $83.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carl Holmquist N7142 Waters Edge Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 284-9647 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Deadlines | July 31 each year |
| Restrictions | Tax exempt educational, health care, and other charitable organizations |
What Lunda Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 25 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lunda Community Center Inc | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Club - Lunda Center | General operations | $55,000 |
| School District of Black River Falls | Scholarships and swim team | $47,000 |
| Alma Center Community Fire District | General operations | $18,995 |
| City of Black River Falls | City operations, festival in the park | $17,878 |
| Melrose-Mindoro School District | Scholarships | $15,971 |
| Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Inc | Building and newsletter | $12,000 |
| Lincoln JRSR High School | General operations | $11,000 |
| Karner Blue Garden Club | General operations - labor | $5,130 |
| Jackson County Fair | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Monroe County | General operations | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire | General operations | $5,000 |
| Project Christmas | General operations | $4,200 |
| Jackson County Public Health | General operations | $3,500 |
| Friends Sharing Food | General operations | $3,000 |
| Melrose Pool | General operations | $2,680 |
| Hilltop Neighborhood Garden | General operations | $2,300 |
| Friends of the Black River Falls Library | Adult literacy program | $2,290 |
| Black River Falls Middle School | Robotics club | $2,284 |
| Melrose Fire Department | Equipment | $2,100 |
| Jackson County Hce | Bookworm program | $2,000 |
| Black River Youth Swimming | General operations | $2,000 |
| Melrose First Responders Inc | General operations | $1,348 |
| Black River Falls Athletic Boosters Inc | General operations | $500 |
| Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Inc | Annual ice show | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Lunda
- Marlee Slifka
- Carl Holmquist
- Richard Slifka
- William Waughtal Jr
- William Waughtal Sr
Questions people ask
Does Lunda Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31 each year.
How much does Lunda Charitable Fund Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,200.
Who runs Lunda Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry Lunda (President), Marlee Slifka (Vice President), Carl Holmquist (Secretary/Treasurer) and Richard Slifka (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lunda Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.