Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin Inc
Historical FunderGreen Bay, Wisconsin · EIN 36-2761910 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$28.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATIE MCCARTY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1175 LOMBARDI AVENUE SUITE 450, GREEN BAY WI 54304 |
| Phone | 9204908290 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WITH PRIMARY FOCUS IN BROWN COUNTY. |
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
1% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curative Connections | Green Bay, WI | Yesteryear village | $200,000 |
| Hshs St Vincentst Mary's Foundation | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Ice Center | De Pere, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Notre Dame de LA Baie Academy | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| On Broadway Inc | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Adult Teen Challenge Northeastern Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI | Transitional housing project | $50,000 |
| Bellin College of Nursing | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign/scholarships | $50,000 |
| Family Services | Green Bay, WI | Willow tree cac | $50,000 |
| Friends of Pals | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Inc | Green Bay, WI | Pool 2 deck | $40,000 |
| Ecumenical Partnership for Housing | Green Bay, WI | Transitional housing program | $40,000 |
| New Community Shelter Inc | Green Bay, WI | Emergency shelter, transitional living & community meal programs | $40,000 |
| Foundation Health and Wholeness | Green Bay, WI | Family navigator program & rays youth services program | $35,000 |
| Uw-Green Bay Foundation | Green Bay, WI | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Green Bay Action Sports Organization | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $26,057 |
| Aspiro | Green Bay, WI | Assisted day services program | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Creative arts program | $25,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians | Depere, WI | Operating support | $25,000 |
| The Gateway Collective | Green Bay, WI | Upward mobility programs | $25,000 |
| Casa of Brown County | Green Bay, WI | Child advocacy program | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Green Bay, WI | Noon lunch program | $20,000 |
| Green Bay Botanical Garden | Green Bay, WI | Children & family program/exhibit/wps garden of lights | $15,000 |
| Vivent Health | Green Bay, WI | HIV medical home | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Green Bay, WI | Youth mentoring program | $10,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Inc | Green Bay, WI | Telethon sponsor | $10,000 |
| Combating Homelessness & Dependency | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Neighbor Works Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Green Bay, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| YMCA | Green Bay, WI | Inclusion program | $10,000 |
| Community Services Agency | Green Bay, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mandolin Foundation Limited | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Camp Tekawitha | Shawano, WI | Camp scholarships | $7,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | Michael and kate meeuwsen family fund | $6,500 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | Tim and cathie day family fund | $6,500 |
| Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | Steve and kristin harty charitable fund | $6,250 |
| Foster the Village | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi- Northeast Region | Appleton, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| New Community Shelter Inc | Green Bay, WI | Golf outing sponsor | $5,000 |
| The Military Officers Club of New | Green Bay, WI | Veterans benefit golf outing sponsor | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Green Bay, WI | Angel program sponsor | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame de LA Baie Academy | Green Bay, WI | Tritonfest 2025 | $5,000 |
| Family Services | Green Bay, WI | Lifesaver benefit sponsor | $3,000 |
| Grace | Green Bay, WI | Rise up raiders night sponsor | $3,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Appleton, WI | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Appleton, WI | Gourmet wishes event sponsor | $3,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | Peterson-Watts family fund | $2,940 |
| Green Bay Sail & Paddle | Green Bay, WI | Adventure in sailing initiative | $2,500 |
| Howard-Suamico Education Foundation | Green Bay, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| New Community Shelter Inc | Green Bay, WI | Meet me in margaritaville sponsor | $2,500 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Childrens vision screening program | $2,500 |
| Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Summer burn camp | $2,500 |
| Unity Hospice | De Pere, WI | Gifted wishes program | $2,500 |
| Patriot Racing Project | De Pere, WI | Project support | $2,500 |
| You Bedazzle | De Pere, WI | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Inc | Green Bay, WI | Audiobooks program | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Green Bay, WI | Match sponsorship award dinner sponsor | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes | Appleton, WI | Financial assistance fund | $2,000 |
| The Giving Tree | Green Bay, WI | Back-To-School event | $2,000 |
| Ashwaubenon Special Children's Program | Green Bay, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Trees for Tomorrow | Green Bay, WI | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Equestrians | De Pere, WI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| The Childrens Museum of Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Ice Center | De Pere, WI | Capital campaign | $400,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Bellin College of Nursing | Green Bay, WI | Capital/Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Veterans 1St of New Inc | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Family Services | Green Bay, WI | Willow tree cac | $100,000 |
| Casa of Brown County | Green Bay, WI | Child advocacy program | $75,000 |
| Uw-Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| On Broadway Inc | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Journey to Adult Success | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $45,000 |
| Ecumenical Partnership for Housing | Green Bay, WI | Program support | $40,000 |
| Foundation Health and Wholeness | Green Bay, WI | Family navigator program | $35,000 |
| Neighbor Works | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Green Bay, WI | Youth mentoring program | $10,000 |
| Green Bay Botanical Garden | Green Bay, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Foster the Village | Green Bay, WI | Operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,372,417 | 87 |
| 2023 | $1,406,667 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542659349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2761910
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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