Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $230,000 | 22 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 24 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 26 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas R Ringdahl PO Box 1626, La Crosse, WI 54601-1626 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 782-1148 |
| What to submit | None specified |
What Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $106,500 |
| Arizona | 3 | $60,000 |
| New York | 1 | $27,500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Arizona Inc | Program support | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Program support | $27,500 |
| 1N10 Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| Longmont Police K9 Association | Food and care of dog members of k-9 unit | $15,000 |
| Aspen Ridge Preparatory School | Program support | $10,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Program support | $10,000 |
| Keys Children's Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Longmont Humane Society Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Colorado Chapter | Program support | $10,000 |
| Center on Colfax | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boulder Police FOUNDATIONK9 Unit | Program support | $7,500 |
| La Crosse Area Community Foundation | Program support | $7,500 |
| La Crosse Autism Foundation | Program support | $7,500 |
| Wafer Food Pantry | Program support | $7,500 |
| Nest to Wings | Program support | $7,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | Program support | $6,000 |
| Community Food Share | Program support | $6,000 |
| Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Care of injured or sick animals | $5,000 |
| Queer Asterisk | Program support | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Program support | $5,000 |
| Longmont Friends of Feral and Abandoned Cats | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hog Haven Farm | Program support | $2,500 |
| Roberta's Legacy | Program support | $2,500 |
| North American Squirrel Association | Program support | $2,500 |
| Save the Manatee Club | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Ringdahl
- Jeffrey K Fassbinder
- Robert P Smyth
- Todd Jordan
- Renee Jordan
Questions people ask
Does Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Ringdahl (President & Treasurer), Jeffrey K Fassbinder (Vice President), Robert P Smyth (Secretary) and Todd Jordan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, community development and food and hunger.