Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc is a private foundation in Appleton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,920 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,920
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,731 the year before.
84% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $12,731 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $63,920 | 33 | $0 |
How to apply
Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 30 | $59,625 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $295 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Recovery | Further exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Food & Farm Exploration Center | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Further exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Portias Purpose | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wi | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Casa of the Fox Cities | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Fox Valley Memory Project | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Wood County Humane Society | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hear in the Fox Cities | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Fox Cities Festival of Lights | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Kaukauna Girls Basketball Assn | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Riverview Gardens | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Cots Inc | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northce | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Fox Valley Humane Society | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wood County Humane Society | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sanford Health Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Humane Society | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Agnes Table | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Miracle League of the Fox Valley | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Focus | Further exempt purpose | $600 |
| Samoset Council | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Spierings Cancer Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Covey | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Children's Imaginarium | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Casa of Marathon County | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| African Heritage Inc | Further exempt purpose | $489 |
| Our Journey Rooted in Hope | Further exempt purpose | $400 |
| Law Enforcement Partners | Further exempt purpose | $295 |
| Oshkosh Area School District | Further exempt purpose | $290 |
| West de Pere Dance Team | Further exempt purpose | $250 |
| Bardet Biedl Syndrome Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $96 |
Officers and trustees
- Ashley Gmeiner
- Kelly Kuranda
- Stacey Warning
- Ashly Radka
- Brittany Albers
- Nick Dolinsky
- Alex Willey
Questions people ask
Does Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc give?
$63,920 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ashley Gmeiner (Treasurer), Kelly Kuranda (Vice Preside), Stacey Warning (Secretary) and Ashly Radka (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wow We Care Charity of Wisconsin Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, animals and youth programs.