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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 39-6050768

George Kress Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Green Bay, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 132 grants and $4.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,649,618

    Grants listed
    132
    Assets, end of year
    $20,005,842

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,624,724

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $18,381,724

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,461,600

    Grants listed
    153
    Assets, end of year
    $17,231,002

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,250,282

    Grants listed
    156
    Assets, end of year
    $16,080,429

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,568,110

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $18,078,634

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,902,074

    Grants listed
    204
    Assets, end of year
    $15,772,212

Grants paid in 2024

132 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society IncSturgeon Bay, WI

    Door county maritime museum archives building

    $500,000
  2. Friends of Bay Beach IncGreen Bay, WI

    Bay beach all-inclusive playground (payment 2 of 2)

    $500,000
  3. Greater Green Bay Community FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Cornerstone community ice center

    $500,000
  4. CP IncGreen Bay, WI

    CP telethon program support & center updates

    $262,500
  5. Bellin Health FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    In full embrace-nicu campaign (3 of 4)

    $250,000
  6. Green Bay Botanical GardensGreen Bay, WI

    Nature nurtures campaign (3 of 4)

    $250,000
  7. National Railroad Museum IncGreen Bay, WI

    Full steam ahead (payment 1 of 4)

    $250,000
  8. On Broadway IncGreen Bay, WI

    The public market campaign

    $250,000
  9. The Children's Museum of Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    Reaching new heights campaign

    $250,000
  10. Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern WisconsinGreen Bay, WI

    Residential recovery program for men (payment 2 of 2)

    $100,000
  11. The Gateway CollectiveGreen Bay, WI

    The gateway collective

    $100,000
  12. The Gateway CollectiveGreen Bay, WI

    The gateway collective (payment 1 of 3)

    $100,000
  13. Curative ConnectionsGreen Bay, WI

    Yester year village campaign (3 of 3)

    $80,000
  14. Brown County United WayGreen Bay, WI

    United way annual campaign

    $75,000
  15. Friends of Pals Youth and Families IncGreen Bay, WI

    Brown county family center

    $75,000
  16. Brain Center of Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI

    Outreach programs/event sponsor/legacy fund

    $50,000
  17. Cesa 7Green Bay, WI

    Supporting children with literacy development.

    $50,000
  18. Friends Wisconsin State ParksReedsburg, WI

    Upgrade fox river trail (payment 2 of 2)

    $50,000
  19. Greater Green Bay Habitat for HumanityGreen Bay, WI

    Restore truck

    $50,000
  20. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI

    Making college possible

    $50,000
  21. Arkansas Community Foundation Conway County School CountsMorrilton, AR

    Providing education for students (payment 2 of 3)

    $33,000
  22. Family Services of Northeast WiGreen Bay, WI

    Green & gold gala

    $30,000
  23. Greater Green Bay YMCA IncGreen Bay, WI

    YMCA annual support

    $30,000
  24. Green Bay Area Public Schools Education FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Gbaps education foundation

    $30,000
  25. Neville Public Museum FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Neville public museum foundation - 2025 exhibits and programs

    $30,000
  26. Wisconsin Humane SocietyGreen Bay, WI

    Critical animal care

    $30,000
  27. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    Program support

    $25,000
  28. Foundations Health & Wholeness IncGreen Bay, WI

    Ethics in action honors event

    $25,000
  29. Greater Green Bay Community FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Give big green bay

    $21,503
  30. Brown County Civic Music AssociationHobart, WI

    Brown county civic music

    $20,000
  31. Greater Green Bay Chamber FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Golden apple awards 2024

    $20,000
  32. Downtown Green Bay Charities IncGreen Bay, WI

    Artfest green bay co-sponsorship

    $17,500
  33. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast WisconsinGreen Bay, WI

    Mission partner

    $15,000
  34. Cellcom Green Bay MarathonGreen Bay, WI

    Cellcom green bay marathon sponsor

    $15,000
  35. CollegereadyGreen Bay, WI

    Lamp of knowledge

    $15,000
  36. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Spirit of ChildrenEgg Harbor Township, NJ

    Spirit of children 1026012

    $15,000
  37. Food on the Move IncTulsa, OK

    Food on the move

    $15,000
  38. Freedom House Ministries IncGreen Bay, WI

    Annual program support

    $15,000
  39. Junior Achievement of Wi Inc - Greater Green Bay AreaDe Pere, WI

    Junior achievement greater GB

    $15,000
  40. US Venture OpenAppleton, WI

    U.s. Venture open

    $15,000
  41. United Way KalamazooKalamazoo, MI

    2024 campaign support

    $14,000
  42. Brown County Civic Music AssociationHobart, WI

    Chanticleer concert presented by brown county civic music association

    $12,500
  43. Bellin Health FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Bellin run gold sponsor

    $12,000
  44. Achieve Brown CountyGreen Bay, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  45. Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center - Ashwaubenon School DistrictGreen Bay, WI

    Sponsorship to support performing arts

    $10,000
  46. Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau AreaWausau, WI

    Career & workforce development

    $10,000
  47. Court Appointed Special Advocates (casa) of Brown CountyGreen Bay, WI

    Casa of brown county - program support

    $10,000
  48. International Corrugated Packaging FoundationItasca, IL

    Circle of distinguished leaders-program support

    $10,000
  49. Jack Link's Aquatic & Activity CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Aquatic & activity center

    $10,000
  50. Nashville Coaching CoalitionBrentwood, TN

    Nashville coaching coalition

    $10,000
  51. New Community Shelter IncGreen Bay, WI

    Program support - meal program

    $10,000
  52. New NorthGreen Bay, WI

    Invest in collaboration

    $10,000
  53. Rawhide Boys RanchNew London, WI

    Rawhide youth services

    $10,000
  54. Rotary Foundation of Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI

    Fea, scholarships, and grants

    $10,000
  55. St Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI

    Youth and community arts consortium of ST. Norbert college featuring the green bay boy and girl youth choirs, the youth orchestra program, the knights on broadway, and the dudley birder chorale

    $10,000
  56. The Military Officers Club of Northeastern Wisconsin IncOneida, WI

    Veteran program support

    $10,000
  57. United Way of Marathon CountyWausau, WI

    United way annual campaign

    $10,000
  58. Golden HouseGreen Bay, WI

    Show of strength

    $7,500
  59. Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI

    Annual scholarships

    $7,500
  60. Trees for Tomorrow IncEagle River, WI

    Trees for tomorrow-exploring science

    $7,500
  61. Walter's Children CharitiesRiverside, CA

    Children's hospital-helping heal children

    $7,500
  62. Red Smith SchoolGreen Bay, WI

    School projects

    $7,000
  63. The Mary Kay FoundationDallas, TX

    Mary kay charity golf classic - golf tumbler sponsor

    $5,250
  64. Arkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Memorial

    $5,000
  65. AwakenGreen Bay, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  66. Birder Studio of Performing Arts FundDepere, WI

    Arts education for underserved students

    $5,000
  67. Door County Bookmobile IncEgg Harbor, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  68. Downtown Green Bay Charities IncGreen Bay, WI

    Leadership green bay -kayak rental kiosk

    $5,000
  69. East High Gridiron IncGreen Bay, WI

    Green bay east high school football club

    $5,000
  70. Encompass Early Education & Care IncGreen Bay, WI

    The big event

    $5,000
  71. Greater Green Bay Chamber FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Leadership green bay 2024

    $5,000
  72. Greater Green Bay Chamber FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Teen leadership 2024

    $5,000
  73. Green Bay Botanical GardensGreen Bay, WI

    Garden of lights

    $5,000
  74. House of Hope Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI

    Touchdowns for hope

    $5,000
  75. Literacy Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI

    Event bundle

    $5,000
  76. The Avenue 911Appleton, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  77. The Children's Museum of Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    Beyond wonderland

    $5,000
  78. The Salvation Army of Greater Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    The salvation army's pathway of hope

    $5,000
  79. United Way SanduskyFremont, OH

    Annual campaign support

    $5,000
  80. University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Paper Science Foundation IncStevens Point, WI

    Uwsp scholarships award

    $5,000
  81. Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center of Family ServicesGreen Bay, WI

    Child advocacy

    $5,000
  82. YWCA Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    Women of vision luncheon

    $5,000
  83. Myteam Triumph WisconsinGreen Bay, WI

    Program support

    $4,500
  84. Wisconsin Policy ForumMilwaukee, WI

    Impartial public policy research for wi

    $4,300
  85. Clean Water Action Council of Northeastern Wisconsin IncGreen Bay, WI

    Matching grant for operating expenses.

    $3,940
  86. Downtown Green Bay Charities IncGreen Bay, WI

    Heart of the city

    $3,500
  87. Greater Green Bay Community FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Women's fund

    $3,500
  88. Green Bay Sail & PaddleGreen Bay, WI

    STEM camp scholarship

    $3,500
  89. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin NCWWausau, WI

    Northcentral wi junior achievement

    $3,500
  90. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin NCWWausau, WI

    Northcentral wi junior achievement

    $3,500
  91. Pulp & Paper Safety AssociationPeachtree Corners, GA

    Ppsa award sponsor

    $3,500
  92. The Volunteer Center of Brown CountyGreen Bay, WI

    WPS volunteer awards

    $3,500
  93. AspiroGreen Bay, WI

    Matching gift sponsor

    $3,000
  94. Envision Greater Green BayGreen Bay, WI

    World futures day

    $3,000
  95. Make A Wish WisconsinAppleton, WI

    Make a wish-gourmet wishes

    $3,000
  96. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI

    Brown county golf classic - scholarship support

    $3,000
  97. Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK

    2024 annual campaign

    $3,000
  98. Boy Scouts of America Bay-Lakes CouncilAppleton, WI

    Golden eagle sponsorship

    $2,750
  99. Aldo Leopold Community SchoolGreen Bay, WI

    Experiential education at aldo leopold community school

    $2,500
  100. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral WisconsinWausau, WI

    Bowl for kids sake

    $2,500
  101. Green Bay Botanical GardensGreen Bay, WI

    Education programs & activities sponsor

    $2,500
  102. Journey to Adult SuccessGreen Bay, WI

    Connecting young adults leaving foster care

    $2,500
  103. March of DimesArlington, VA

    March for babies-program support

    $2,500
  104. One Mile LeadershipWickenburg, AZ

    Team one mile-operation healing hearts

    $2,500
  105. RC Memorial FoundationDe Pere, WI

    Support children with cancer

    $2,500
  106. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin IncWauwatosa, WI

    Room sponsorship

    $2,500
  107. The Cherry Street MissionToledo, OH

    Program support

    $2,500
  108. The Neighbor's PlaceWausau, WI

    People helping people

    $2,500
  109. The Women's CommunityWausau, WI

    Program support

    $2,500
  110. University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI

    Organ and tissue donation

    $2,500
  111. Faith Lutheran ChurchGreen Bay, WI

    Memorial

    $2,000
  112. Northcentral Technical College FoundationWausau, WI

    NTC foundation scholarship program-green bay packaging, inc. Scholarship

    $2,000
  113. Project BubalooHubertus, WI

    Memorial

    $2,000
  114. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumWausau, WI

    Women reframe american landscape: activity guides & art kits

    $1,500
  115. National Fire Safety Council IncGreen Bay, WI

    Fire safety

    $1,500
  116. Paul's PantryGreen Bay, WI

    Hurricane relief efforts

    $1,500
  117. Valley Kid's Foundation IncAppleton, WI

    Making kids' dreams a reality

    $1,500
  118. Stout University FoundationMenomonie, WI

    2024-2025 scholarship support

    $1,375
  119. Bridge HospiceBowling Green, OH

    Memorial

    $1,000
  120. Bridges to A New DayCrest Hill, IL

    Counseling services for families and children

    $1,000
  121. Coon Rapids Rotary FoundationCoon Rapids, MN

    Coon rapids sampler octoberfest

    $1,000
  122. Father Allouez Catholic SchoolGreen Bay, WI

    Roaring twenties program support

    $1,000
  123. Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Jerry parins cruise for cancer

    $1,000
  124. National MS SocietyConshohocken, PA

    East west label-ms walk

    $1,000
  125. Presbyterian Pantry of Green Bay WiGreen Bay, WI

    Pantry support

    $1,000
  126. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 224Green Bay, WI

    Pearly gates veterans benefit

    $1,000
  127. Wisconsin Parkinson AssociationBrookfield, WI

    Pitching for parkinson

    $1,000
  128. Emily's Ninjas LLCGreen Bay, WI

    Emily's ninjas

    $500
  129. Fine Arts Institute of East HighGreen Bay, WI

    East high fine arts

    $500
  130. St Joseph HomeCincinnati, OH

    Memorial

    $500
  131. Ashwaubenon Youth BaseballAshwaubenon, WI

    Memorial

    $250
  132. Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm, MN

    Memorial

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking9 grants $628,50334% of the total
  2. Arts and culture4 grants $290,00016% of the total
  3. Community development4 grants $266,50014% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter4 grants $225,00012% of the total
  5. Human services7 grants $151,0008% of the total
  6. Jobs and employment1 grant $80,0004% of the total
  7. 9 other causes25 grants $209,67511% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin111 grants $4,511,118
  2. Arkansas2 grants $38,000
  3. Oklahoma2 grants $18,000
  4. New Jersey1 grant $15,000
  5. Michigan1 grant $14,000
  6. Illinois2 grants $11,000
  7. Tennessee1 grant $10,000
  8. Ohio4 grants $9,000
  9. California1 grant $7,500
  10. Georgia2 grants $6,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Michelle HansenPRESIDENT Hours 35Pay $0
  • John KressCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ingrid KressSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • William KressTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel WickmanTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Terry WickmanVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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