Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.3 million in 271 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.3 million
- Number of grants271
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.2 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 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 | $6.2 million | 83 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 271 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sentry Insurance 1800 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 346-7636, kalynn.pempek@sentry.com |
| What to submit | Letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution. |
What Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 109 | $4.2 million |
| Hawaii | 25 | $2.5 million |
| Illinois | 29 | $207,091 |
| Florida | 7 | $200,615 |
| Texas | 7 | $46,568 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $43,672 |
| Michigan | 6 | $22,950 |
| Iowa | 7 | $22,705 |
| California | 12 | $18,991 |
| Utah | 4 | $16,797 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uwsp Foundation | Donations - education | $2.2 million |
| Maui United Way | Donations - civic/comm service | $2.1 million |
| United Way of Portage County (SP) | Donations - united way | $486,790 |
| Pacelli Catholic Schools | Donations - education | $380,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Donations - civic/comm service | $200,000 |
| Living Pono Project | Donations - civic/comm service | $150,000 |
| Stevens Point Public School Dist | Donations - education | $146,976 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corp | Donations - education | $100,130 |
| St Paul Lutheran School Foundation | Donations - matching gift | $65,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Donations - civic/comm service | $56,000 |
| Humane Society of Portage County | Donations - matching gift | $51,928 |
| Rawhide Inc | Donations - civic/comm service | $50,000 |
| Stevens Point Christian Academy | Donations - education | $46,626 |
| Operation Bootstrap | Donations - matching gift | $43,653 |
| University of Hawai'i Foundation | Donations - education | $38,380 |
| UW - Stevens Point Foundation | Donations - matching gift | $35,055 |
| United Way of Dane County (Madison) | Donations - united way | $33,228 |
| Pacelli Catholic Schools | Donations - matching gift | $28,978 |
| Maui United Way | Donations - matching gift | $28,756 |
| University of Hawaii | Donations - education | $25,263 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Portage County | Donations - civic/comm service | $25,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Children's Museum | Donations - civic/comm service | $25,000 |
| Siue Foundation | Donations - education | $25,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra | Donations - civic/comm service | $20,000 |
| Ecu Educational Foundaton Inc | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| Lawrence University of Wisconsin | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| Michigan Technological Univ | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| Ripon College | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| St Norbert College | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| Stevens Point Area YMCA | Donations - civic/comm service | $20,000 |
| Stout University Foundation Inc | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| University of Wi-Parkside | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - Eau Claire Foundation | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - Green Bay | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - la Crosse Foundation | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - Milwaukee Foundation | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - Platteville Foundation | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - River Falls Foundation | Donations - education | $20,000 |
| UW - Superior Foundation Inc | Donations - education | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter McPartland
- Timothy Kovac
- Todd Schroeder
- Elisha Williams
- Kalynn Pempek
- James McDonald
- Stephanie Smith
Questions people ask
Does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc give?
$7.3 million in tax year 2024, across 271 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter McPartland (Director / Vice President), Timothy Kovac (Secretary), Todd Schroeder (Director / Treasurer) and Elisha Williams (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.