Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMerrill, Wisconsin · EIN 47-4690250 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$464K
Organizations funded256
Typical grant$500
Total assets$172K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DWAYNE GANTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 SCHUSTER LANE, MERRILL WI 54452 |
| Phone | 7155365577 |
| Form and materials | A COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A BRIEF ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PREVIOUS YEAR'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS; THE PURPOSE OF THE FUNDING REQUESTS; NAMES AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ROLES OF PARTNERS ON THE PROJECT; PROJECT BUDGET; ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT BUDGET; AND IRS LETTER OF DETERMINATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
53% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Area United Way | Merrill, WI | Matching united way employee gift | $99,967 |
| Northcentral Technical College Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area | Wausau, WI | Merrill technology center sponsorship | $20,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | Matching united way employee gift | $12,812 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Matching united way employee gift | $10,096 |
| Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg | Mechanicsburg, PA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Community Food Pantry of Merrill Inc | Merrill, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Open Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Youth support group | $10,000 |
| Kinship Mke | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Center for Black Excellence and Culture | Madison, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Jessi's Wish | Merrill, WI | Annual employee charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Lincoln County Humane Society | Merrill, WI | Annual employee charitable gift | $7,500 |
| All-In-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| One Vet at a Time Inc | Parrish, FL | Povat international fundraising event. | $5,000 |
| Wesley-Rankin Community Center | Dallas, TN | Hattie's luncheon fundraiser | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area | Bowling Green, OH | General operating support | $3,800 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Enola, PA | Matching united way employee gift | $3,674 |
| Bethany House of Cumberland County | Carlisle, PA | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Camp Kesem National | Covina, CA | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Emmaus Campus Ministry | Missoula, MT | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Fondy Food Pantry | Fond Du Lac, WI | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Graceful Acres | Halifax, PA | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA | Wilkes Barre, PA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Hands in 4 Youth Inc Dba Vacamas Programs for Youth | West Milford, NJ | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Hands in 4 Youth Inc Dba Vacamas Programs for Youth | West Milford, NJ | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Michigan Urban Alliance | Detroit, MI | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Ryan Dungey Foundation | Chanhassen, MN | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Salt Family Services | Ormond Beach, FL | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Annual employee charitable gift | $2,500 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Annual gala | $2,500 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Uwsp Foundation-Central Wisconsin Mathematics League-Acct 9161 | Stevens Point, WI | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Historic Madison Inc | Madison, IN | Children's educational programs | $1,200 |
| Elevatemed Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church | Vancouver, WA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Hmong American Center | Wausau, WI | Hmong wausau festival | $1,000 |
| Hometown Heroes Inc | Grafton, WI | Camp hometown heroes and camp reunite | $1,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Woodruff, WI | Lakeland food pantry | $1,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Woodruff, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | West Bend, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Place of Grace | Huntington, IN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Merrill, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Hagar House | Wausau, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Uw Stephens Point Foundation | Stevens Point, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Zuni Chirstian Mission School | Zuni, NM | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Faith Alliance Church | Chilton, WI | General operating support | $750 |
| Onefest Ltd | Cadott, WI | Onefest 2025 | $750 |
| Total Living Center Ministries Inc | Canton, OH | General operating support | $750 |
| Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County | Merrill, WI | General operating support | $675 |
| Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool | Loves Park, IL | Feeding the homeless breakfast support | $600 |
Showing the 60 largest of 256 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $463,887 | 256 |
| 2024 | $431,206 | 192 |
| 2023 | $643,475 | 194 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622399349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4690250
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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