Walter Alexander Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Walter Alexander Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $430,300 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$430,300
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $410,100 the year before.
68% 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 | $553,500 | 19 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $410,100 | 20 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $430,300 | 23 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Zimmerman PO Box 1325, Wausau, WI 54401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 230-1401, rzimmerman@hzattys.com |
| What to submit | Requests should be emailed. There is no set format. Request must demonstrate a good cause and not merely an annual request for operating funds. |
| Deadlines | No deadline, but meet quarterly |
| Restrictions | Prefer northern Wisconsin, wausau area, or fox valley |
What Walter Alexander Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 21 | $405,300 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Foundation | Grand theater second century capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of NC Wisconsi | Donor advised funds | $85,000 |
| City of Wausau | Community improvements | $64,800 |
| Sayner Community Church | Save our church project | $25,000 |
| Wausau East High School | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Chapman University | Common loon study in northern wisconsin | $20,000 |
| Wausau West High School | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Individual | Public television operations | $15,000 |
| Walleye Restoration Foundation | Northwoods walleye restoration project | $10,000 |
| Fort Wilderness Ministries | Stable renovation project | $10,000 |
| Northwoods Childrens Museum | Renovation project | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | K-12 student projects | $5,000 |
| DC Everest High School | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Schools | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Higher capacity aircraft program | $5,000 |
| Marathon County Literacy Council | Literacy programs | $5,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Childrens Museum | Community cove exhibit | $5,000 |
| Wausau School Foundation | Dc everest dolly parton library | $5,000 |
| Faith in Action | Give the gift of a lift program | $5,000 |
| Little Forest School | Winter gear for littlest explorers program | $5,000 |
| Safe Families for Children GB | Volunteer expansion project | $5,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Wisco | Burn survivor support and fire fighter support | $2,000 |
| Town of Plum Lake | Reichl memorial | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter Koskinen
- Alexander Reichl
- Anne Koskinen
- Kate Reichl
- Frederick Prehn
- Robert Zimmerman
- Natalie Reichl
Questions people ask
Does Walter Alexander Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline, but meet quarterly.
How much does Walter Alexander Foundation Inc give?
$430,300 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Walter Alexander Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter Koskinen (President), Alexander Reichl (Director), Anne Koskinen (Secretary) and Kate Reichl (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Walter Alexander Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.