Main Street Foundation
Accepts applications
Main Street Foundation is a private foundation in Amherst, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$509,639
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $385,962 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $426,191 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $509,639 |
How to apply
| Contact | Alan or Catherine Kirsling PO Box 54, Amherst, WI 54406 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 824-2822, kirslingc.99@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Written or verbal request |
What Main Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow River Military Memorial VFW Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan J Kirsling
- Catherine A Kirsling
- Frederick Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does Main Street Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Main Street Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Main Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan J Kirsling (President), Catherine A Kirsling (Secretary/Treasurer) and Frederick Schmidt (Director).
What does Main Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and veterans.