Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLa Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1426785 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$829K
Organizations funded115
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$20.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | Haley Ondell |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 2nd Street North Suite 201, La Crosse WI 54601 |
| Phone | 6087837500 |
| hondellcmclax.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter outlining organizations needs and tax exempt qualifications and a brief resume of organizations past qualifying activities |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None - except contributions are not made directly to individuals |
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
17% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Alliance | La Crosse, WI | Trails on HWY 33 | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army | La Crosse, WI | Shelter Plus - New Building in La Crosse | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Madison, WI | Donation | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | La Crosse Mayo Donation | $50,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc | Onalaska, WI | Annual Gift - Kristine Cleary Peter Coffey | $25,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc | Onalaska, WI | Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Rotary District 6250 Foundation | Milton, WI | Ho-Chunk Garden | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Madison, WI | TNC Columbia | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | 2024 Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| School District of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Northside Greenhouse | $18,985 |
| Marquette Law Women Scholarship | Milwaukee, WI | Marquette Law Womens Scholarship | $15,000 |
| St Monica School | Whitefish Bay, WI | Donation | $15,000 |
| University of Wis Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Great World Texts Keynote Speaker | $15,000 |
| Drift Share Inc | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $11,000 |
| Children's Museum of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Operating Expense | $10,000 |
| Family & Childrens Center | La Crosse, WI | Bridge Builder Giving Societies | $10,000 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Northside Senior Center | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | La Crosse, WI | Access Easement to Cliffwood Bluff | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Gateway) | La Crosse, WI | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| UW-M Forward | Milwaukee, WI | School of Business Fund - William Coffey, Kate Heise Russell Heise | $10,000 |
| WAFER-Food for People in Need | La Crosse, WI | Donation for Operations | $10,000 |
| Wiaa | Stevens Point, WI | 3rd Year of 5Yr Pledge | $10,000 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Steppin Out in Pink-Platinum Sponsorship | $7,000 |
| Brice Prairie Conservation Asso | Onalaska, WI | Lake Onalaska Dredging | $5,000 |
| City of Onalaska | Onalaska, WI | Community Center Gymnasium | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | La Crosse, WI | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | La Crosse, WI | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| La Crosse Thanksgiving Dinner | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $5,000 |
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | Donation Alumni - Kristine Cleary | $5,000 |
| North Presbyterian Church | La Crosse, WI | In Loving Memory of Gail Cleary | $5,000 |
| Rotary Lights | La Crosse, WI | Donation - Super Star Level | $5,000 |
| Utd Community CtrBGuadalupe | Milwaukee, WI | Donation - Kristine Cleary | $5,000 |
| UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Annual Donation - Sandra Cleary | $5,000 |
| Oktoberfest USA Gemutlichkeit | La Crosse, WI | King Gambrinus | $4,950 |
| DARE and GREAT | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $4,000 |
| Riverfest Inc | La Crosse, WI | Admiral Level Sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Wis Badgerland | Madison, WI | Donation | $3,000 |
| Northwestern Athletic Departmen | Evanston, IL | Annual Alumni Gift - Sara Coffey | $3,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Alumni Gift - Megan Coffey - Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Package 4 Team Build Sponsor | $2,500 |
| Valley View Rotary | La Crosse, WI | Moon Tunes Solid Gold Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minnetonka, MN | Walk to End Alzheimers | $2,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Donation - Kristine Cleary Peter Coffey | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | Madison, WI | Annual Membership - Sandra Cleary | $2,000 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Steppin Out in Pink-Survivor Social | $1,700 |
| Riverfest Inc | La Crosse, WI | Commander Level Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI | Annual Membership Dues | $1,100 |
| Anne & Robert H Lurie Childrens | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Anne & Robert H Lurie Childrens | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| APTIV Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Donation for Oktoberfest Team | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Donation from Katherine Heise | $1,000 |
| Clean Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Donation from Russell Heise | $1,000 |
| Coulee Region Humane Society | Onalaska, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Coulee Region RSVP | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of McGilvray Road | La Crosse, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Drive for Hope Eagle Sponsor | $1,000 |
| Horsesense Special Riders | La Crosse, WI | Scholarship Program | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 115 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association | Stevens Point, WI | State Track Tournament | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $828,910 | 116 |
| 2022 | $882,045 | 141 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1426785
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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