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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-0499778

Easter Foundation Inc

A private foundation in De Pere, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 54 grants and $4.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,836,029

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $73,442,730

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,394,506

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $63,806,891

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,159,731

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $63,124,832

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,868,672

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $51,470,408

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,246,443

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $48,221,315

  • Tax year 2019

    $706,760

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $41,962,155

  • Tax year 2018

    $802,500

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $33,859,349

  • Tax year 2017

    $1,757,200

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $26,995,562

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Spring Lake ChurchGreen Bay, WI

    Church expansion - lawrence campus & children's building

    $1,174,485
  2. Providence AcademyministriesGreen Bay, WI

    To fund expansion

    $820,459
  3. Friends of Bay BeachGreen Bay, WI

    Strategic capital campaign

    $500,000
  4. David's Refuge IncLiverpool, NY

    Provide resources & support to parents & guardians of children with special needs

    $450,000
  5. Community Church of Fish CreekFish Creek, WI

    Matching donation

    $411,133
  6. Taming MustangsOpelika, AL

    To provide funds to produce the chasing wild docuseries, accompanying book, and discipleship training content

    $346,452
  7. Generate HopeSan Diego, CA

    To support victims of sex trafficking

    $300,000
  8. Jesus Film Project - A Cru MinistryOrlando, FL

    The animated story of jesus

    $100,000
  9. Westminster Theological SeminaryGlenside, PA

    Fidelity campaign

    $100,000
  10. Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    To support medical school curriculum

    $75,000
  11. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay - Phoenix FundGreen Bay, WI

    To provide funding for the uwgb athletics

    $50,000
  12. Veterans 1st of NewSuamico, WI

    Affortable housing for veterans

    $50,000
  13. Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern WisconsinHoward, WI

    Fund addiction resources

    $40,000
  14. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    To provide funds for disease research/support the walk to end alzheimers

    $35,000
  15. Bay Presbyterian ChurchBonita SPGS, FL

    To provide funds for promoting the charity's faith

    $35,000
  16. Spring Lake ChurchGreen Bay, WI

    To support the promotion of the charity's faith

    $35,000
  17. Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI

    To support nursing education

    $25,000
  18. Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest FloridaEstero, FL

    To provide cash flow for continued cost to operate the pregnancy resource center

    $25,000
  19. American Institute for Cancer ResearchArlington, VA

    To provide funds for cancer research

    $20,000
  20. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To provide funds for treatment research

    $15,000
  21. Batten Disease Support and Research - BdsraReynoldsburg, OH

    To fund research for treatment of batten disease

    $15,000
  22. Diabetes Research Institute FoundationMiami, FL

    Provide funds for diabetes research

    $15,000
  23. New Horizons of Southwest FloridaNaples, FL

    To provide funds for tutoring, mentoring, and faith building for at-risk youth

    $13,000
  24. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    To fund programs for green bay area youth

    $10,000
  25. Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FL

    To support the religious mission work of the charity

    $10,000
  26. Community Church of Fish CreekFish Creek, WI

    To support the promotion of the organization's religious values

    $10,000
  27. Coral Ridge Ministries - D James Kennedy MinistriesFt Lauderdale, FL

    To fund media outreach to support the charity's religious values

    $10,000
  28. Green Bay Botanical GardensGreen Bay, WI

    Children's garden construction

    $10,000
  29. The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    To fund research for a cure for parkinson's disease

    $10,000
  30. Y2 BelieveFort Myers, FL

    To educate students about christian beliefs

    $10,000
  31. Young Life - Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    To support faith based youth programs

    $10,000
  32. Hope HospiceMadison, WI

    To provide funds for end of life care

    $8,000
  33. Unity HospiceGreen Bay, WI

    To fund hospice care throughout northeast wisconsin

    $8,000
  34. The Joshua FundMcLean, VA

    Support charity's mission of promoting faith & providing aid to those in need

    $7,000
  35. Artis-NaplesNaples, FL

    To support the arts

    $5,000
  36. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    To provide food, water, and medical care to children in poverty

    $5,000
  37. Ecumenical Partnership for HousingGreen Bay, WI

    To provide housing solutions for families with children who are homeless or at risk of being homeless

    $5,000
  38. Gideons InternationalAppleton, WI

    To support the mission of promoting the charity's faith

    $5,000
  39. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    To provide support to promote conservative public policies

    $5,000
  40. Josh McDowell Ministry - A Cru MinistryPlano, TX

    To support the promotion of the charity's religious beliefs

    $5,000
  41. Literacy Council Gulf CoastBonita SPGS, FL

    To provide funds for programs that help students acquire english skills

    $5,000
  42. Peninsula Golf - Pga IncFish Creek, WI

    To provide funds for enhancement of golf course

    $5,000
  43. Reformed Theological SeminaryJackson, MS

    To provide funds for religious education

    $5,000
  44. Salvation ArmyBonita Springs, FL

    To support individuals in need

    $5,000
  45. Salvation ArmyGreen Bay, WI

    To support individuals in need

    $5,000
  46. Sim USA IncCharlotte, NC

    To support mission work

    $5,000
  47. The Providence ForumWest Conshohocken, PA

    To fund the charity's mission to preserve, defend, and advance the judeo-christian values of our nation's founding

    $5,000
  48. My Brother's Keeper IncGreen Bay, WI

    To provide funds for male mentoring programs

    $4,000
  49. Door County Bridges IncSister Bay, WI

    To fund social programs and services for international students in door county

    $3,000
  50. Evans Scholarship FoundationGolf, IL

    To help provide scholarships to high-achieving caddies with limited financial means

    $3,000
  51. Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, CO

    To support religious outreach of the charity

    $3,000
  52. Wisconsin Right to LifeMilwaukee, WI

    To support the charity's mission to preserve and protect human life

    $2,000
  53. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    To support veterans and active duty service members

    $1,500
  54. Options for Independent LivingGreen Bay, WI

    To help people with disabilities in newi

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health4 grants $525,00047% of the total
  2. Religion2 grants $353,45232% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $83,0008% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $55,0005% of the total
  5. Medical research3 grants $45,0004% of the total
  6. Human services4 grants $19,5002% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $25,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin26 grants $3,317,077
  2. New York2 grants $460,000
  3. Texas2 grants $351,452
  4. California1 grant $300,000
  5. Florida12 grants $234,500
  6. Pennsylvania2 grants $105,000
  7. District of Columbia2 grants $25,000
  8. Ohio1 grant $15,000
  9. Colorado2 grants $8,000
  10. Virginia1 grant $7,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Bruce A BellPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Carol H BellVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Karl A SchmidtDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Karen B SchmidtDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Warren C PfohlDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Brenda B PfohlDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Paul KeppelerDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Betsy B KeppelerDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0

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