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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-8316469

Grande Foundation

A private foundation in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 90 grants and $588,985 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Mar 31, 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Grande Foundation
250 Camelot Drive
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 269-7200
Form and materials
Organization's name, address, telephone number, and contact person information. Also, a brief description of the organization's mission and purpose, a copy of the 501(c)(3) non-profit status, a description of the need being adressed and a description of how the grant will be used, a description of measurements used to determine effectiveness, and a complete budget for the project.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $588,985

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $28,664

  • Tax year 2023

    $477,342

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $32,801

  • Tax year 2022

    $652,172

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $13,440

  • Tax year 2021

    $531,035

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $15,740

  • Tax year 2020

    $604,245

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $63,030

Grants paid in 2024

90 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Fond Du Lac YMCAFond Du Lac, WI

    Health & human services

    $140,000
  2. Big Brothers Big SistersFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $129,037
  3. Green County Family YMCAMonroe, WI

    Health & human services

    $125,000
  4. WMC Foundation IncMadison, WI

    Pillar - other

    $30,000
  5. Fond Du Lac Festivals IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $23,200
  6. Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $20,000
  7. Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID

    Youth programs

    $10,000
  8. Fond Du Lac County Agriculture SocietyFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $9,000
  9. Downtown Fond Du Lac PartnershipFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $7,150
  10. Envision Greater Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $6,480
  11. Make A Wish Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Youth programs

    $6,250
  12. Make A Wish Mid SouthMemphis, TN

    Youth programs

    $6,250
  13. Make A Wish New HampshireManchester, NH

    Youth programs

    $6,250
  14. Make A Wish New JerseyMonroe Township, NJ

    Youth programs

    $6,250
  15. St Marys Springs AcademyFond Du Lac, WI

    Educational programs

    $5,500
  16. Baggin for A CureMayville, WI

    Health & human services

    $4,000
  17. Fond Du Lac Area Womens FundFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $4,000
  18. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Community support programs

    $3,500
  19. St Marys Spring AcademyFond Du Lac, WI

    Educational programs

    $3,000
  20. Fond Du Lac Literacy Services IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $2,754
  21. Agnesian Healthcare FoundationFond Du Lac, WI

    Health & human services

    $2,500
  22. Winnebago Lutheran AcademyFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $2,350
  23. The ARC of Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,810
  24. Valley Kids FoundationAppleton, WI

    Youth programs

    $1,600
  25. Dairy Cares of WisconsinFreedom, WI

    Youth programs

    $1,500
  26. Solutions CenterFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,283
  27. NFDL Optimist ClubFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,250
  28. Oriole Nation Booster ClubN Fond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $1,200
  29. Fond Du Lac Area FoundationFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,150
  30. Fondy Food Pantry IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,150
  31. Badgerland Youth for ChristFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,000
  32. Green County Fall NationalsMonticello, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,000
  33. Juda Recreation DisctictJuda, WI

    Youth programs

    $1,000
  34. PaveBeaver Dam, WI

    Pillar - other

    $1,000
  35. PLAY4CADERubicon, WI

    Pillar - kids

    $1,000
  36. The Charity Club IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $1,000
  37. United for Diversity IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Pillar - community

    $1,000
  38. St Katherine Drexel CenterFond Du Lac, WI

    Pillar - other

    $900
  39. Waupun Food PantryWaupun, WI

    Pillar - other

    $900
  40. Wyocena Community Helping HandsWyocena, WI

    Community support programs

    $816
  41. Green County Humane SocietyMonroe, WI

    Community support programs

    $750
  42. Stars and StripesLomira, WI

    Community support programs

    $730
  43. Blue Line Hockey Club IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $600
  44. Holy Family Catholic CommunityFond Du Lac, WI

    Pillar - other

    $600
  45. Laconia Little LeagueEldorado, WI

    Youth programs

    $550
  46. Calumet Fire Dept AuxiliaryMalone, WI

    Community support programs

    $500
  47. CLR Fire & RescueReeseville, WI

    Community support programs

    $500
  48. Columbia Cty Humane SocietyPortage, WI

    Community support programs

    $500
  49. Fond Du Lac Rugby IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $500
  50. Fondy Swim Club IncFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $500
  51. Forest Athletic ClubFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $500
  52. Make A Wish WisconsinAppleton, WI

    Youth programs

    $500
  53. Portage Youth SoftballPortage, WI

    Youth programs

    $500
  54. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Health & human services

    $500
  55. St Peter Athletic ClubMalone, WI

    Youth programs

    $400
  56. Waupun Little League BaseballWaupun, WI

    Youth programs

    $400
  57. Fond Du Lac Soccer AssociationFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $300
  58. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Pillar - other

    $250
  59. American Cancer SocietyGreen Bay, WI

    Community support programs

    $250
  60. Brodhead Area Emergency Medical ServicesBrodhead, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  61. Cougar Booster ClubCambelsport, WI

    Youth programs

    $250
  62. FHS FundsFond Du Lac, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  63. Fond Du Lac Community TheatreFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $250
  64. Fond Du Lac Humane SocietyFond Du Lac, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  65. Fondy Youth BaseballFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $250
  66. Friedreich's Ataxia Research AllianceDowningtown, PA

    Community support programs

    $250
  67. Friends Forever Humane SocietyFreeport, IL

    Community support programs

    $250
  68. Friends of Sarnelli HouseVerona, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  69. Green County Food PantryMonroe, WI

    Community support programs

    $250
  70. Hope Partners InternationalSt Petersburg, FL

    Community support programs

    $250
  71. Justice for A CureMadison, WI

    Community support programs

    $250
  72. Lake Geneva Food Pantry IncLake Geneva, WI

    Community support programs

    $250
  73. Lions World Vision Institute FoundationTampa, FL

    Pillar - other

    $250
  74. Monroe Womens FundMonroe, WI

    Community support programs

    $250
  75. Randolph Cambria Friesland FFARandolph, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  76. Rock County Cancer CoalitionJanesville, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  77. Salvation Army Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI

    Pillar - other

    $250
  78. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Pillar - community

    $250
  79. The ALS AssociationArlington, VA

    Pillar - other

    $250
  80. Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TX

    Community support programs

    $250
  81. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Pillar - other

    $250
  82. Operation Not Alone IncSturgeon Bay, WI

    Community support programs

    $225
  83. Oaks Booster ClubOakfield, WI

    Youth programs

    $150
  84. St John's Lutheran SchoolMayville, WI

    Youth programs

    $150
  85. Campbellsport FFA Alumni & SupportersCampbellsport, WI

    Youth programs

    $100
  86. Family Service Association of San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Youth programs

    $100
  87. Fond Du Lac Concert AssociationFond Du Lac, WI

    Community support programs

    $100
  88. Fond Du Lac County FH LeadersFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $100
  89. Plymouth Joint School DistrictPlymouth, WI

    Youth programs

    $100
  90. Waupun Figure Skating ClubWaupon, WI

    Youth programs

    $100

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Fond Du Lac Boys & Girls ClubFond Du Lac, WI

    Youth programs

    $125,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services7 grants $132,48364% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $25,70012% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $20,00010% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter1 grant $10,0005% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $8,1504% of the total
  6. Religion2 grants $2,6001% of the total
  7. 8 other causes20 grants $8,4754% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin73 grants $547,635
  2. Idaho1 grant $10,000
  3. Tennessee2 grants $6,750
  4. California1 grant $6,250
  5. New Hampshire1 grant $6,250
  6. New Jersey1 grant $6,250
  7. Iowa1 grant $3,500
  8. Florida3 grants $750
  9. Illinois2 grants $500
  10. Texas2 grants $350

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • John CandelaCHAIR OF THE BOARD & DIREC Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Todd H KossPRESIDENT Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Rick FrohVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Rich DoyleSECRETARY AND TREASURER Hours 0.2Pay $0

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