Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation is a private foundation in Middleton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,379 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,379
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$815,243
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $18,500 | 9 | $303,855 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 3 | $572,138 |
| 2025 | $51,379 | 7 | $815,243 |
How to apply
Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $22,379 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curing Kids Cancer | Childhood cancer awareness and treatment | $25,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | Youth character and leadership development | $21,379 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Seek support for howard young & aspirus med ctrs | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Preserve the plants animals & natural communities | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster reliefand blood donation services | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Advance cures & prevention of pediatric diseases | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin S Lederer
- Carol Gebhardt
- OTTO GEBHARDT Jr
- Ryan Beckwith
- Virginia M Bartelt
- Katrina L Lederer
Questions people ask
Does Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation give?
$51,379 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin S Lederer (President and Director), Carol Gebhardt (Vice President and Director), OTTO GEBHARDT Jr (Secretary Treasurer and Director) and Ryan Beckwith (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Otto and Carol Gebhardt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.