Paul E Stry Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Paul E Stry Foundation Inc is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,034 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,797 and the largest $50,000. 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$160,034
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,797
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,168 the year before.
44% 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 | $1,550 | 1 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $120,168 | 21 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $160,034 | 16 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Paul E Stry Foundation Inc 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 Paul E Stry Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15 | $110,034 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of la Crescent | Donation | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin DNR | Donation | $40,000 |
| Friends of the la Crosse River Marsh | Donation | $12,000 |
| Norskedalen | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wiscorps | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Blufflands | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Prairie Enthusiasts | Donation | $7,500 |
| Grow la Crosse | Donation | $6,200 |
| Driftless Birds | Donation | $5,394 |
| University of Wisconsin la Crosse Foundation Music Department | Donation | $3,300 |
| Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School | Donation | $3,000 |
| Ablelight | Donation | $1,320 |
| Nature Conservancy | Donation | $660 |
| First Evangelical Lutheran Church | Donation | $330 |
| Coulee Region Sierra Club | Donation | $165 |
| La Crosse Family & Childrens Center | Donation | $165 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Swartz
- R Patrick Caffrey
- Craig Thompson
- Robert Skemp Jr
- Theodore Skemp
Questions people ask
Does Paul E Stry Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul E Stry Foundation Inc give?
$160,034 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,797.
Who runs Paul E Stry Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Swartz (President), R Patrick Caffrey (Vice-President), Craig Thompson (Sec/Treasurer) and Robert Skemp Jr (Past Sec/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paul E Stry Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.