Red Oak Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Red Oak Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Florence, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,200 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$107,200
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $151,091 the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $255,500 | 21 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $151,091 | 19 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $107,200 | 20 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Red Oak 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 Red Oak Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $65,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $21,500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $16,700 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Theatre Pac | Program support | $35,000 |
| Florence County Schools | Program support | $7,000 |
| Central Elementary PTO | Program support | $5,000 |
| Florence County Sheriff K-9 Unit | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kinawa Parent Group | Program support | $5,000 |
| Menominee Range Historical Museum | Program support | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania | Program support | $5,000 |
| State College Friends School | Program support | $5,000 |
| Montessori Radmoor | Program support | $4,000 |
| Orpheus Chamber Choir | Program support | $4,000 |
| Shunpike for Seattle Modern Orchestra | Program support | $4,000 |
| Tart Trails | Program support | $4,000 |
| Potter Park Zoo | Program support | $3,000 |
| Think We Not Me | Program support | $3,000 |
| Fence Community Veterans | Program support | $2,500 |
| State College Choral Society | Program support | $2,500 |
| UW Madison Extention | Program support | $2,200 |
| Harris Nature Center | Program support | $2,000 |
| JCC Nursery School of State College | Program support | $2,000 |
| Leeanau Convservancy | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles A Schrock
- Karen E Simring
- Elizabeth J Schrock
- Kenneth C Schrock
Questions people ask
Does Red Oak Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Red Oak Foundation Inc give?
$107,200 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Red Oak Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles A Schrock (President), Karen E Simring (Vice President), Elizabeth J Schrock (Treasurer) and Kenneth C Schrock (Secretary).
What does Red Oak Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.