Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation
Accepts applications
Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation is a private foundation in Dousman, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,623 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,148 and the largest $21,850. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,623
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,148
- Largest grant$21,850
- Assets$710,262
Giving in 2025 was down from $53,498 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,460 | 5 | $664,050 |
| 2024 | $53,498 | 14 | $672,385 |
| 2025 | $50,623 | 9 | $710,262 |
How to apply
| Contact | Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation 293 State Rd 138, Stoughton, WI 53589 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 873-9705 |
| What to submit | Application form completed |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to persons showing financial need. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $50,623 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Assistance | $21,850 |
| Individual | Assistance | $8,923 |
| Individual | Assistance | $6,764 |
| Individual | Asistance | $3,501 |
| Individual | Assistance | $3,148 |
| Individual | Assistance | $2,528 |
| Individual | Assistance | $2,075 |
| 10 Residents | Assistance with Cheer | $1,500 |
| Individual | Assistance | $334 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen Wise
- Paul Twardy
- Lori Williams
- Orville Olson
- Mary Olson
- Ruthann Watts
- Judy Paust
- Robert LeFebre
- Jim Nelson
- Robert Chagnon
- Alan Weir
- Linda Scheier
- Moses Adams
- Kate Smillie
- Carla Lewiston
Questions people ask
Does Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation give?
$50,623 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,148.
Who runs Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maureen Wise (Board Member), Paul Twardy (Board Member), Lori Williams (Board Member) and Orville Olson (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.