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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 92-0679101

Sonnentag American Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Marathon, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 106 grants and $907,667 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

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc
205 North St PO Box 100
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 870-4645
Form and materials
The foundation will publicize the scholarship program on its website and through word of mouth where grants may be provided. The foundation will consider an applicant's extracurricular activities while in high school; gpa; planned field of study; prior work experience; and financial need. The foundation will also consider the applicant's motivation, character, ability, potential to succeed, and any challenging circumstances an applicant has overcome or is overcoming. Further, the foundation will favor qualified, eligible persons with a demonstrated interest in pursuing or advancing a career in manufacturing, construction, landscape, engineering, business administration, business management, and/or skilled trades.
Deadlines
Applications to the scholarship grant program must be submitted by july 31st following graduation.
Restrictions
Eligibility for the foundation's scholarship program will be limited to (i) individuals residing in geographic areas where central processing corp., a florida corporation ("CP"), conducts business, where timothy and rebecca sonnentag reside, have resided, or otherwise have a personal connection, (II) who have not previously received a scholarship award, (III) are under the age of twenty-four (24), (iv) who will be attending a university, technical school, vocational school, or a community college to earn specialized skills training, a certificate or diploma, or an academic degree for a specific field or career goal, and (v) who are unrelated to the foundation's officers, directors, and/or substantial contributors. Grant recipients must plan to attend or presently be attending a university, technical school, vocational school, or community college for the purpose of earning specialized skills training, certificate, diploma, or academic degree for a specific field or career goal.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $907,667

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $19,126

  • Tax year 2023

    $730,910

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $10,883

  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $199,985

Grants paid in 2024

106 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Howard Young Foundation IncMinocqua, WI

    Charitable

    $56,000
  2. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc DBA Children's WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    Charitable

    $50,000
  3. Patriot K9S of Wisconsin IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $36,000
  4. Acpa Research & Education FoundationIrving, TX

    Charitable

    $35,967
  5. Performing Arts Foundation IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $30,000
  6. Wounded Warriors United of WisconsinGleason, WI

    Charitable

    $28,500
  7. Root to Rise IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $28,000
  8. Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center IncMount Vernon, IL

    Charitable

    $25,000
  9. Big Brothers Big Sisters Northcentral Wisconsin IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $25,000
  10. Crew CollaborativeMaple Grove, MN

    Charitable

    $25,000
  11. Custom Canines Service Dog Academy IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $25,000
  12. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin IncStevens Point, WI

    Charitable

    $20,000
  13. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin IncDelavan, WI

    Charitable

    $20,000
  14. Next 18 IncFox Point, WI

    Charitable

    $20,000
  15. Easter Seals Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WI

    Charitable

    $18,500
  16. The Salvation Army of Grace PlaceNew Richmond, WI

    Charitable

    $18,000
  17. Kennedy Family Foundation Inc Co Stephen M KennedyJanesville, WI

    Charitable

    $17,500
  18. The Women's Community IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $16,000
  19. Compass for KidsSpringfield, IL

    Charitable

    $15,000
  20. Gateway Allicance Against Human TraffickingChesterfield, MO

    Charitable

    $15,000
  21. Ketchums Got Your Six IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $15,000
  22. Soldier Strong IncStamford, CT

    Charitable

    $15,000
  23. Exceptional Equestrians CompanyDe Pere, WI

    Charitable

    $12,000
  24. Lake Cares IncMount Dora, FL

    Charitable

    $12,000
  25. Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen IncGreenfield, IN

    Charitable

    $10,500
  26. Alternatives Incorporated of Madison CountyAnderson, IN

    Charitable

    $10,000
  27. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  28. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $10,000
  29. Dare to Care IncLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $10,000
  30. Feed My People IncEau Claire, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  31. Habitat for Humanity of Wausau IncWeston, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  32. Heart Haven OutreachBolingbrook, IL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  33. Operation Fresh Start IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  34. Patriot Fund IncMantua, NJ

    Charitable

    $10,000
  35. Primary Connection Health Care Inc DBA Bridge Community Health ClinicWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  36. Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Rock County IncBeloit, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  37. Safe Families for Children AllianceChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  38. Sojourner FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  39. Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence IncRiver Falls, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  40. United Heroes LeagueHastings, MN

    Charitable

    $10,000
  41. And Rise Women IncChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $8,000
  42. Wisconsin Skillsusa Center IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $8,000
  43. Forward Service CorporationMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $7,500
  44. Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin IncNeenah, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  45. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County IncIowa City, IA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  46. Can PlayWest Des Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  47. Education Foundation of Lake County IncTavares, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  48. Gigi's Playhouse IncHoffman Est, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  49. Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity IncMenasha, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  50. Little Lakes Memories IncIrma, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  51. Mentor Richland CountyOlney, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  52. Occupaws Guide Dog AssociationMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  53. Operation Homefront IncSan Antonio, TX

    Charitable

    $5,000
  54. Plover-Whiting Youth Athletics IncPlover, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  55. The Open DoorEagan, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  56. Wise Intentional Leadership Development IncRhinelander, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  57. Mechanical Contractors Association of America IncRockville, MD

    Charitable

    $4,391
  58. Greenfield Central School Foundation IncGreenfield, IN

    Charitable

    $4,000
  59. Lions Clubs International Foundation DBA Lcif - Gleason Area Lions ClubOak Brook, IL

    Charitable

    $3,872
  60. Angel FoundationMendota HTS, MN

    Charitable

    $3,250
  61. Masonry Technology Foundation of Wisconsin IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $3,040
  62. Community Support Network IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  63. Minnesota American Indian ChamberRoseville, MN

    Charitable

    $3,000
  64. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region IncLa Crosse, WI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  65. Blue Angel ConnectMcCordsville, IN

    Charitable

    $2,500
  66. Boys' & Girls' Club of Boone County IncZionsville, IN

    Charitable

    $2,500
  67. Bridge Street Mission IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  68. Camp Hope IncFarmington, MO

    Charitable

    $2,500
  69. Crossroads Rehabilitation Center Inc DBA Easter Seals CrossroadsIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $2,500
  70. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $2,500
  71. Headsup Fox Cities CorpNeenah, WI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  72. Legacy Community Center IncChippewa FLS, WI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  73. Lockport LoveLockport, IL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  74. United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties IncLeesburg, FL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  75. Merrill High School Baseball BoostersMerrill, WI

    Charitable

    $2,378
  76. Community Center of Hope IncMosinee, WI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  77. University of South FloridaTampa, FL

    Student scholarship

    $2,000
  78. Lions Clubs International Foundation DBA Lcif - Roberts Lions ClubOak Brook, IL

    Charitable

    $1,970
  79. Madison Area Food Pantry GardensMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $1,800
  80. City of TomahawkTomahawk, WI

    Charitable

    $1,522
  81. The Salvation Army of Barron CountyBarron, WI

    Charitable

    $1,500
  82. Wisconsin State Fair Park FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Charitable

    $1,230
  83. Beloit Memorial High SchoolBeloit, WI

    Charitable

    $1,042
  84. Building ChangeSaint Peters, MO

    Charitable

    $1,000
  85. Friends of Marathon County FireMarathon, WI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  86. Kids Building Wisconsin IncFitchburg, WI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  87. Wausau Area Food for HopeWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  88. Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IA

    Charitable

    $750
  89. Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $750
  90. Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturing Alliance IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $650
  91. United Way of Marathon County IncWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $600
  92. Athens Volunteer Fire DepartmentAthens, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  93. Boys & Girls Club of Janesville IncJanesville, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  94. Hamburg Volunteer Fire DepartmentMarathon, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  95. Hazelhurst Fire DepartmentHazelhurst, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  96. Minocqua Fire DepartmentMinocqua, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  97. Salem Fire Protection DistrictSalem, IL

    Charitable

    $500
  98. Techs for VetsOshkosh, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  99. Tomahawk Fire DepartmentTomahawk, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  100. Wausau Firefighters AssociationWausau, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  101. Wisconsin Architect Foundation IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $500
  102. Marathon School DistrictMarathon, WI

    Charitable

    $305
  103. Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Local 1 Minnesotanorth Dakotasouth DaNew Hope, MN

    Charitable

    $300
  104. Gundersen Medical FoundationLa Crosse, WI

    Charitable

    $150
  105. Branch Interfaith Hospitality Network DBA Family PromiseColdwater, MO

    Charitable

    $100
  106. Wisconsin Badger Chapter Club Management Association of America IncMilwaukee, WI

    Charitable

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services11 grants $97,34017% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $89,10015% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $79,71714% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment4 grants $45,5008% of the total
  5. Youth development8 grants $45,2308% of the total
  6. Public affairs3 grants $39,5007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes20 grants $187,27832% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin64 grants $598,567
  2. Illinois11 grants $86,842
  3. Minnesota6 grants $46,550
  4. Indiana8 grants $44,500
  5. Texas2 grants $40,967
  6. Florida4 grants $21,500
  7. Missouri4 grants $18,600
  8. Connecticut1 grant $15,000
  9. Iowa3 grants $10,750
  10. Kentucky1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Rebecca SonnentagPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Timothy SonnentagVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cameron SonnentagSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Shane SonnentagTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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