Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$253,062
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 61 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $492,000 | 28 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 58 | $81,853 |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 75 | $253,062 |
How to apply
| Contact | Suzanne M Lippold 1917 Four Wheel Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54902 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 502-3290 |
| What to submit | Part XIV, Line 2b: All requests for funding must be received through the Foundation's website (www.oshkoshcorp.com/en/impact/foundation/grants) and include information on the organization requesting the grant, including dollar amount requested, tax exempt status, program or project, list of officers, Form 990, annual report and income/expense statements and balance sheets. |
| Deadlines | December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30 |
| Restrictions | Focus is on where Oshkosh Corporation has team members with emphasis on basic needs for families and youth, mentoring programs, arts and culture with a link to youth and basic needs, as well as industries where the company does business. |
What Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 29 | $630,500 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $166,500 |
| Maryland | 8 | $83,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $82,200 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $23,500 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $21,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $14,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $13,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership (US Venture) | To support the people and places advancing equity and economic well being for everyone. | $200,000 |
| Individual | $124,500 | |
| Oshkosh Area United Way | Improving lives by creating solutions to community needs. | $100,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | To provide disaster recovery plans for employers. | $50,000 |
| Fox Cities Performing Arts Center | To support performing arts center operations. | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh | To support character education programs: basic needs for club kids. | $40,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | To support scholarship fund. | $39,000 |
| International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame | To provide immediate financial support to families of towing operators who lose their lives in the line of service in our industry. | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Inc | To support character education programs. | $23,500 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Pantry | To support community food pantry. | $20,000 |
| United Way of Olmsted County | To support social services programs. | $16,000 |
| Rawhide | To support character education programs. | $15,000 |
| Children in Need Inc | To support children with essential items and educational supplies. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington County MD | To enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $15,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Hunger Relief Operational Support for MFB Western Maryland Neighbors. | $15,000 |
| United Way of Franklin County | To strengthens the community by connecting people, resources, and information to support education, workforce development, and community well-being. | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Food Program | To provide free, nutritious food to families and individuals in need in Outagamie, Winnebago, and Calumet counties. | $15,000 |
| Pillars Inc | Provides shelter, support, and solutions to address the housing needs in our community. | $13,500 |
| Day by Day Warming Shelter Inc | To support emergency shelter operations for homeless in oshkosh area. | $10,000 |
| Channel One Inc | To provide basic needs to people in times of crisis due to job loss, medical problems, or personal disaster. | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | To develop girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up to be healthy, educated, and independent. | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County | To Support Mentoring Programs for Children. | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin | To support mentoring programs for children. | $10,000 |
| Religious Effort to Assist & Care for the homeless | To support cold weather shelter and case management program. | $10,000 |
| Cots Inc | To support shelter operations for homeless in fox valley. | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | To provide food and fights hunger across the region. | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | To provide nutritious food for households across Southeast Michigan. | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida | To help youth succeed through safe spaces and life-skill programs. | $10,000 |
| Jakes Diapers Inc | To restore dignity and foster thriving communities by providing essential hygiene items at no cost through strong local partnerships. | $8,500 |
| Paws and Claws Inc | To provide humane protection and shelter to abandoned or lost companion animals. | $8,500 |
| Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh Inc | To promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention in Winnebago County, WI. | $8,500 |
| Down with Mylestones Incorporated | To educate and empower individuals about Down syndrome and other special needs. | $8,500 |
| Youth Impact Incorporated | To provide children in Ogden and the surrounding community with a safe, supportive space to learn, connect, and discover their potential. | $8,500 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc | To support character education programs on the effects of domestic abuse and dating violence for women. | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rochester | To provides free, safe, and mentoring-focused programs for young ages 5-18. | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Inc | To provide food to help end hunger in local communities. | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters-Upstate | To empower youth through one-to-one mentoring. | $7,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | To Support YMCA Programs. | $7,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International (Bradenton) | To builds and repairs affordable homes to help local families. | $5,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Oshkosh | To support low income housing programs. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne M Lippold
- John C Pfeifer
- Ignacio A Cortina
- Bryan K Brandt
- Michael E Pack
- Matthew A Field
- Michael G Power
Questions people ask
Does Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30.
How much does Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne M Lippold (Secretary), John C Pfeifer (President, Trustee), Ignacio A Cortina (Vice President, Trustee) and Bryan K Brandt (Vice President, Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.