Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation
Accepts applications
Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation is a private foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,350 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23,350
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$609,405
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,500 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,050 | 22 | $505,209 |
| 2023 | $20,500 | 20 | $577,264 |
| 2024 | $23,350 | 22 | $609,405 |
How to apply
| Contact | Matt Rowe 500 First Street, Wausau, WI 54403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 845-4336 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining purpose of org. & specific use of grant. Attach copy of IRS exemption status if org. Not in pub. 78. |
| Restrictions | Primarily given to org in northcentral wi w/ emphasis on youth, educational, cultural prog. & civic/religious activity. |
What Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15 | $16,750 |
| New York | 7 | $6,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | General operations; second century capital campaign | $3,500 |
| Family Life Ministries Inc | Youth fine arts program | $2,000 |
| The Hagar House | Current building legacies capital campaign | $2,000 |
| Woodson YMCA Foundation of Wausau | General operations | $2,000 |
| Caffe Lena Inc | Underwriting of four sober salons | $1,600 |
| Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum | General operations | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area | General operations | $1,000 |
| Caroga Arts Collective Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Center for the Visual Arts | General operations | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wausau | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Episcopal Church of St John the Baptist | General operations | $1,000 |
| Camp Manitowish YMCA Inc | General operations | $750 |
| Good News Project Inc | General operations | $500 |
| Marathon County Historical Society | Articles and information digital format preservation projcet | $500 |
| Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing | General operations | $500 |
| Rochester Curling Club Inc | Support of general operations in honor and memory of keith fredlund and anne geisel fredlund | $500 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra | Grant for support of the scholarship fund for the youth orchestra | $500 |
| Stable Hands Inc | General operations | $500 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General operations | $500 |
| Wausau Conservatory of Music Inc | General operations | $500 |
| Wausau Lyric Choir | General operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lon E Roberts
- John Fredlund
- Vicky Feathers
- Matt Rowe
Questions people ask
Does Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation give?
$23,350 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lon E Roberts (Secretary/Treasurer/Dir), John Fredlund (Vice President/Dir), Vicky Feathers (President/Dir) and Matt Rowe (Secretary/Treasurer/Dir).
What does Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.