ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation
Accepts applications
ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $658,478 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $243,760. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$658,478
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$243,760
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $477,871 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $477,871 | 6 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $658,478 | 9 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Iverson 2700 Commerce Street, La Crosse, WI 54603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 781-7727 |
What ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $301,980 |
| Texas | 2 | $273,760 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $32,738 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Heroes | Disability services | $243,760 |
| Western Technical College Fdtn | Education | $100,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Community Services | $76,980 |
| Ability Building Community | Disability services | $50,000 |
| La Crosse Area Development Corp | Economic development | $50,000 |
| CouleeCap | Community Services | $50,000 |
| Paws With A Cause | Disability services | $32,738 |
| Disability Chamber of Commerce RGV | Disability Services | $30,000 |
| Outdoor Recreation Alliance | Community Services | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Burg
- Kelly Iverson
- Joseph Connell
- Darla Krzoska
- Larry Vangen
- Richard Record
- Shirley Holman
- Brenda Stuhr
- Chad Hill
- Julie Schroeder
Questions people ask
Does ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation give?
$658,478 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Burg (Treasurer), Kelly Iverson (Chair), Joseph Connell (VP) and Darla Krzoska (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does ORC Sheltered Friends Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and community development.