Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation
Accepts applications
Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation is a private foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $248,595 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$248,595
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was down from $378,302 the year before.
78% 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 | $96,244 | 51 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $378,302 | 22 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $248,595 | 37 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rosemary L and John P Mortensen Fou 1967 East Telemark Circle, Green Bay, WI 54313 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 425-9805 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing. Include all pertinent information. |
What Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 35 | $198,095 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Health & Wholeness Inc | Provide general funding | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Provide general funding | $50,000 |
| Greater Green Bay YMCA Inc | Provide general funding | $25,000 |
| Paul's Pantry Inc | Provide general funding | $20,000 |
| St John's Ministries | Provide general funding | $20,000 |
| Ecumenical Partnership for Housing Inc | Provide general funding | $15,200 |
| Gbaso Inc | Provide general funding | $15,000 |
| Freedom House of Ministries Inc | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Georges Secret Elves | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Irish Fest of the Fox Cities Inc | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Manna for Life Ministries Inc | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers United Temporary Housing | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Wise Women Gathering Place Inc | Provide general funding | $5,000 |
| Nicolet National Foundation Inc | Golf event | $4,000 |
| Timber Rattlers Give Back Inc | Provide general funding | $1,300 |
| Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Acts 18 Foundation Inc | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Brown County First Robotics | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran School | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Unified School District of de Pere Soccer Booster Club | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Veterans Benefit Fund | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| De Pere Select Soccer Club Inc DBA Sports Emporium | Provide general funding | $585 |
| Kiwanis Club of de Pere | Provide general funding | $585 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan | Provide general funding | $500 |
| De Pere Voyageur Booster Club Inc | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Fund Inc | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Glenbrook Elementary PTO | Golf outing sponsorship | $500 |
| Green Bay Area Usbc Inc | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Green Bay Area Youth Hockey Association Inc | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Kewaunee Cnty Economic Dvlpmnt Corp | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay Inc | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Quad Parish Office | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department | Provide general funding | $500 |
| West de Pere High School Deca | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Green Bay Innovation Group Foundation Inc | Provide general funding | $300 |
| Disabled American Veterans Department of Wisconsin | Provide general funding | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- John Mortensen
- Rosemary Mortensen
Questions people ask
Does Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation give?
$248,595 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Mortensen (President) and Rosemary Mortensen (Vice President).
What does Rosemary L & John P Mortensen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and housing and homelessness.