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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 39-1410323

Ec Styberg Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Racine, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 70 grants and $505,307 paid in grants.

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

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Michael Budish
1600 Goold Street
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 637-9301
Form and materials
None
Deadlines
Accepted any time with notice of approval, rejection, or request for additional info within 90 days.
Restrictions
Awards principally are made to non-profit organizations which serve persons in southeastern wisconsin.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $505,307

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $2,956,929
  • Tax year 2023

    $661,449

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $3,142,522
  • Tax year 2022

    $386,098

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $3,468,778
  • Tax year 2021

    $728,567

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $3,761,463
  • Tax year 2020

    $746,205

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $3,982,612
  • Tax year 2019

    $568,000

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $4,191,564

Grants paid in 2024

70 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Shepherd's MinistriesUnion Grove, WI

    General support

    $49,456
  2. Aurora Health Care Foundation IncDowners Grove, IL

    General support

    $25,342
  3. Froedtert Hospital FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Cancer center

    $25,342
  4. Milwaukee Institute of Art and DesignMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $25,342
  5. Shepherd's CollegeUnion Grove, WI

    General support

    $25,342
  6. Missio Dei FellowshipKenosha, WI

    Imago dei classical school

    $25,000
  7. Garrett Evangelical Theological SeminaryEvanston, IL

    Seidenspinner scholarship

    $24,985
  8. Friends of Camp Anokijig IncPlymouth, WI

    General support

    $24,955
  9. Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $24,926
  10. Youth for Christ Southeastern - WisconsinMount Pleasant, WI

    General support

    $24,289
  11. Securefutures Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    Money coach

    $20,000
  12. Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $15,045
  13. Geneva Lake Conservancy IncFontana, WI

    General support

    $11,794
  14. St Monica's Senior LivingCaledonia, WI

    General support

    $10,058
  15. United Way of Racine CountyRacine, WI

    General support

    $10,055
  16. Anchor MinistriesRacine, WI

    General support

    $10,000
  17. Racine Vocational Ministry IncRacine, WI

    General support

    $10,000
  18. Racine Literacy CouncilRacine, WI

    General support

    $9,936
  19. Linc MinistriesMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $7,602
  20. NCH Healthcare FoundationArlington Heights, IL

    General support

    $7,500
  21. Racine Habitat for HumanityRacine, WI

    General support

    $7,000
  22. Center for Deaf-Blind Persons IncMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  23. Community Projects for SeniorsMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  24. Gathering Waters ConservancyMadison, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  25. Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association (holiday Home)Williams Bay, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  26. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesWauwatosa, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  27. Salvation Army - RacineRacine, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  28. Sme Education FoundationDearborn, MI

    General support

    $5,000
  29. Special Olympics - Se WisconsinMadison, WI

    General support

    $5,000
  30. Downs Syndrome Association of WisconsinWest Allis, WI

    General support

    $3,000
  31. Hopes Center of RacineRacine, WI

    General support

    $3,000
  32. John Xxiii Educational Center (ST Patricks)Hudson, WI

    General support

    $3,000
  33. United Performing Arts Fund IncMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $3,000
  34. Vision ForwardMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $3,000
  35. Volunteer Center of Racine IncSturtevant, WI

    General support

    $3,000
  36. Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $2,838
  37. Adult and Teen Challenge WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $2,500
  38. Alliance Family ServicesKenosha, WI

    General support

    $2,500
  39. Avow Hospice (naples)Naples, FL

    General support

    $2,500
  40. Hospice Alliance FoundationPleasant PR, WI

    General support

    $2,500
  41. Root-Pike Watershed Initiative NetworkKenosha, WI

    General support

    $2,500
  42. St Mesrob Armenian ChurchRacine, WI

    General support

    $2,500
  43. Wisconsin Humane Society - Countryside CampusMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $2,500
  44. Faith Hope & Love IncRacine, WI

    General support

    $2,000
  45. Friends of Hawthorn Hollow IncKenosha, WI

    Schoolyard observatory

    $2,000
  46. Racine County Opportunity Center IncMt Pleasant, WI

    General support

    $2,000
  47. Shalom CenterKenosha, WI

    General support

    $2,000
  48. Geneva Lake Association IncLake Geneva, WI

    General support

    $1,500
  49. Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee IncWilliams Bay, WI

    General support

    $1,500
  50. Racine YMCARacine, WI

    General support

    $1,500
  51. Racine Zoological SocietyRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,500
  52. The Nature Conservancy - Wi ChapterMadison, WI

    General support

    $1,500
  53. Audio & Braille Literary EnhancementMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  54. Christian Record Services for the BlindLincoln, NE

    General support

    $1,000
  55. Covenant HarborLake Geneva, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  56. Downtown Racine CorporationRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  57. Geneva Lake Environmental AgencyWilliams Bay, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  58. Geneva Lake MuseumLake Geneva, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  59. Gla Environmental Education FoundationFontana, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  60. Halo IncRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  61. Lakeside Curative ServicesRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  62. Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program IncUnion Grove, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  63. Milwaukee Public TelevisionMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  64. Racine Art MuseumRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  65. Racine Friendship Clubhouse IncRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  66. Racine Heritage MuseumRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  67. Racine Symphony OrchestraRacine, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  68. War Memorial CenterMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  69. Wisconsin Historical SocietyMadison, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  70. Siena Retreat CenterRacine, WI

    General support

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education6 grants $125,26940% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $59,95519% of the total
  3. Health6 grants $37,34212% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $35,39711% of the total
  5. Religion1 grant $25,0008% of the total
  6. Environment3 grants $15,7945% of the total
  7. 7 other causes8 grants $18,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin65 grants $464,322
  2. Illinois2 grants $32,485
  3. Michigan1 grant $5,000
  4. Florida1 grant $2,500
  5. Nebraska1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Bernice M StybergPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael BudishVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Karen FantlTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0

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