Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd
Historical FunderArcadia, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1948289 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LISA GAAPA |
|---|---|
| Address | ONE ASHLEY WAY, ARCADIA WI 54612 |
| Phone | 6083236253 |
| Form and materials | POLICY ON UNSOLICITED REQUESTS FOR FUNDS - WRITTEN REQUEST TO LISA GAPPA, ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. ONE ASHLEY WAY, ARCADIA, WI 54612. REQUEST MUST INCLUDE NAME OF ORGANIZATION REQUESTING THE FUNDS, EXPLANATION OF ORGANIZATION INCLUDING ITS PURPOSE, MEMBERSHIP, WHOM IT SERVES OR WHAT IT ATTEMPTS TO ACCOMPLISH, EXPLANATION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING FUNDS, AMOUNT BEING REQUESTED OR IN KIND DONATION BEING SOLICITED FOR, HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED, AND AN EXPLANTION OF THE ORGANGIZATIONS FUNDRAISING PLANS FOR THE PROJECT OR ACTIVITY, NOT TO EXCEED 1 PAGE. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR, BUT CAN TAKE UP TO 12 WEEKS TO PROCESS. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY ACCEPT REQUESTS FROM AN ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY ON UNSOLICTED REQUESTS FOR FUNDS ONE TIME EACH YEAR. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley for the Arts Ltd | Arcadia, WI | General support | $80,000 |
| Ashleys Angels Inc - Ms | Pontotoc, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| Ashley for the Arts Ltd | Arcadia, WI | General support | $35,000 |
| Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition Inc | Onalaska, WI | General support - first robotics | $25,000 |
| Ashleys Angels Inc - Pa | Lessport, PA | General suppor | $23,594 |
| Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition Inc | Onalaska, WI | General support - first robotics | $22,500 |
| Trinity Sober Homes | St Paul, MN | General support | $20,000 |
| Kicking Bear Foundation | Lacrescent, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Sports Camp | Oakland, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts Inc | St Petersburg, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Ashley K-12 Robotics Inc | Arcadia, WI | General support - first robotics | $10,000 |
| Ashley K-12 Robotics Inc | Arcadia, WI | General support - first robotics | $10,000 |
| Families and Schools Together | Mineral Point, WI | General support | $10,000 |
| Queen City Robotics Alliance Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support - first robotics | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Brillo de Sol | Baltimore, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Blair-Taylor School District | Blair, WI | Fccla nationals | $4,500 |
| Junior Achievement Wisc Inc | Eau Claire, WI | General support | $2,600 |
| Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | Chippewa Falls, WI | General support - first robotics | $2,500 |
| Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | Chippewa Falls, WI | General support - first robotics | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364,194 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,210,294 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349102321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1948289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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