Pax Am Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Pax Am Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,180 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $131,000. 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$161,180
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$131,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,410 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,492 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $165,410 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $161,180 | 15 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Pax Am Foundation Trust 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 Pax Am Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $158,430 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thoreau College | Educational | $131,000 |
| Youth Initiative High Sch | Educational | $16,750 |
| Threshold Care Circle | Educational | $3,000 |
| Red Oak Outdoor School | Educational | $2,500 |
| Living Faith Food Pantry | General | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School | Educational | $2,180 |
| Norsekedalen Heritage Cen | General | $1,000 |
| Adult Teen Challenge | General | $500 |
| Crawford Stewardship Project | Educational | $250 |
| Valley Stewarship Network | Educational | $250 |
| Organic Eye | General | $250 |
| Kgap | General | $250 |
| Joe Was Just Joe | Educational | $250 |
| Lakota Waldorf School | Educational | $250 |
| Aquinas Academy | Educational | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent G Hundt
- Dawn Smith Hundt
Questions people ask
Does Pax Am Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pax Am Foundation Trust give?
$161,180 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Pax Am Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Vincent G Hundt (Trustee) and Dawn Smith Hundt (Trustee).
What does Pax Am Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.