Culvers Vip Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPrairie Du Sac, Wisconsin · EIN 39-2042139 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NETTIE STENBERG CULVER'S FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 WATER STREET, PRAIRIE DU SAC WI 53578 |
| Phone | 6086437980 |
| NETTIESTENBERG@CULVERS.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION AT: HTTPS://CULVERS.WUFOO.COM/FORMS/REQUEST-FOR-FUNDING-APPLICATION/ PROVIDE PROOF OF PUBLIC 501(C)(3) STATUS AND DETAILED BUDGET FOR THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT. |
| Deadlines | GRANT CYCLES END ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, AND NOVEMBER ANNUALLY. |
| Restrictions | CULVER'S FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO: - ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION - PARTISAN POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES OR CANDIDATES AND PUBLIC OFFICE HOLDERS - RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF SACRAMENTAL FUNCTIONS - LABOR UNIONS - INDIVIDUALS SEEKING SELF ADVANCEMENT - SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES (GOLF, WALKS, RUNS) |
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
65% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Prairie Du Sac | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 2024 pledge to construction of sp childcare center | $250,000 |
| America's Charities | Chantilly, VA | Disaster relief - hurricane helene | $244,300 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $50,000 |
| Sauk Prairie Solar Panel | Prairie Du Sac, WI | To help support sp schools investment in solar panels | $40,000 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $30,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $25,000 |
| Badger Childhood Cancer Network | Madison, WI | To help support financial assistance program | $20,000 |
| First Tee-South Central Wi | Madison, WI | To help support financial assistance program | $20,000 |
| Good Neighbor Clinic | Prairie Du Sac, WI | To support the costs associated with carrying out their mission | $20,000 |
| Kids Ranch | Baraboo, WI | To help support kids ranch school year literacy tutoring and wellness counseling | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $20,000 |
| Sauk Prairie Food Pantry | Sauk City, WI | To help support their mission of caring for those in need | $20,000 |
| Specialty Care Free Clinic | Madison, WI | To help support provision of free specialty care for the uninsured | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Prairie Du Sac, WI | To cover costs where the need is the greatest | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville, WI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $20,000 |
| Wra Education Foundation | Madison, WI | Prostart program/psi-npsi and management sponsorship | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $15,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Concordia College Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin | Madison, WI | To help fund camping experiences for children with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Judson University | Elgin, IL | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Warrensburg, MO | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Rockhurst University | Harrisonville, MO | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Ross School of Business University of Michigan | Middleville, MI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Sauk Prairie Dollars for Scholars | Prairie Du Sac, WI | Schoarship support | $10,000 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands - Nebraska Tornado Relief | Omaha, NE | To support culver's tornado relief fundraiser | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia | Woodstock, GA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia, MO | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul | St Paul, MN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of South Dakota | Worthing, SD | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Wi | Elm Grove, WI | To help support chatter matters communication camp | $10,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Jackson, WI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Adaptive Sports | Brookfield, WI | To help support wasa's adaptive outreach program | $10,000 |
| Adrian College | Adrian, MI | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Asset Builders | Madison, WI | To support financial literacy and college readiness program | $5,000 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Christendom College | Front Royal, VA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MT | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, OH | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | To help support the focus fund for education | $5,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship(S) for recipient(s) paid directly to school | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America's Charities | Chantilly, VA | Additional donation to culver's tm disaster relief fund | $35,700 |
| Wra Education Foundation | Madison, WI | Prostart program/psi-npsi and management sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Oregon Wi School District | Oregon, WI | Oregon splash pad donation | $2,500 |
| Creative Community Living | Watertown, WI | Support building of garden beds for idd community | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,346,800 | 87 |
| 2023 | $786,000 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2042139
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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