The Wahlin Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Wahlin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stoughton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $425,250 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $286,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$425,250
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$286,750
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $356,750 the year before.
42% 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 | $402,766 | 18 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $356,750 | 23 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $425,250 | 12 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Wahlin Foundation Co Betsy MCCL 1800 Greenbriar Drive PO Box 328, Stoughton, WI 53589 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 873-2582 |
| What to submit | Grant application |
| Restrictions | The foundation primarily considers requests that serve local communities in and around the manufacturing plants of the family owned business, stoughton trailers, LLC. Restrictions: 1. Grants that go against the ethical beliefs of the board of directors. 2. The foundation will not provide funds to lobby or influence public elections. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wahlin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | $425,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Ann Catholic Parish | Fundraiser sponsor & facility upkeep | $286,750 |
| Innovation Center Stoughton | Overhead costs - stoughton | $50,000 |
| Christ Lutheran | Iverson rebuild | $30,000 |
| WMC Foundation Inc | Education programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of Dane County Inc | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Stoughton Community Foundation Inc | Legion auxiliary | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Whitewhater | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Badger Honor Flight Inc | Flight sponsor | $2,500 |
| Shalom Holistic Health-Neighborhood Free Clinic | Support for clinic operations | $2,500 |
| Madison College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Stoughton Affordable Transportation Program | Rides for needy | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth W McClimon
- Margaret W Blanchard
- William D Wahlin
- Kathryn W Schieldt
- Daniel D Wahlin
- Donald D Wahlin
Questions people ask
Does The Wahlin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Wahlin Foundation Inc give?
$425,250 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Wahlin Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth W McClimon (Treasurer/Director), Margaret W Blanchard (Director), William D Wahlin (Director) and Kathryn W Schieldt (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Wahlin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.