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Riponfest Inc

Preselected recipients only Ripon, Wisconsin · EIN 833113490

Riponfest Inc is a private foundation in Ripon, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,327 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $664 and the largest $727. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $50 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$3,071
2024$501$0
2025$1,3272$0

How to apply

Riponfest 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Riponfest Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin2$1,327

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Heatley Electric Upgrade in Park
Ripon, WI
To upgrade the electric in the park in ripon for the community park$727
Ripon K9 Unit
Ripon, WI
Money given for ripon k9 unit to train the k9 dog to aggressively indicate the odors of heroin cocaine marijuana and methamphetamine. Track for lost people or suspects$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Riponfest Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Riponfest Inc give?

$1,327 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $664.

Who runs Riponfest Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Joshua Nigbor (President), Margaret Nigbor (Secretary), Evan Whyte (Treasurer) and Ariel Whyte (Vice President).

What does Riponfest Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.

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