Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBeaver Dam, Wisconsin · EIN 20-5592397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$555K
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash Msft 115 Sh) | Fond Du Lac, WI | Beaver dam library next chapter renovation support | $52,029 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Woodruff, WI | Lakeland star academy (autism support) and dr. kate hospice | $49,500 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam (Non-Cash Msft 110 Sh) | Beaver Dam, WI | Religious support | $46,757 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam (Non-Cash Msft 100 Sh) | Beaver Dam, WI | Religious support | $42,506 |
| Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash Msft 70 Sh) | Fond Du Lac, WI | Beaver dam library next chapter renovation support | $31,670 |
| Mayo Clinic (Non Cash Cost 32 Sh) | Rochester, MN | Human services | $31,194 |
| City of Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | Pickleball courts | $30,000 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | Religious support | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Support | $25,000 |
| Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Arts support | $20,000 |
| Fox Lake Legion | Fox Lake, WI | Cemetery grave markers for veterans | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Carbone cancer center | $20,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash Tjx 133 Sh) | Fond Du Lac, WI | Beaver dam library next chapter renovation support | $16,484 |
| Mayo Clinic (Non Cash Tjx 100 Sh) | Rochester, MN | Human services | $12,274 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam (Non Cash Aapl 67 Sh) | Beaver Dam, WI | Religious support | $11,414 |
| Church Health Services Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Social services support | $11,000 |
| Campanile Center for the Arts Inc | Minocqua, WI | Arts support | $10,000 |
| Cottage Grove Community Foundation | Cottage Grove, WI | Community support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Dodge County Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Human services | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic (Non Cash Tjx 52 Sh) | Rochester, MN | Human services | $6,382 |
| Bo William Hartwig Foundation (Bo's Heavenly Clubhouse) | Horicon, WI | Human services | $5,000 |
| Clothes for Kids Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dodge County Humane Society | Juneau, WI | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Shepherd of the Valley | Westminster, CO | Religious support | $5,000 |
| St Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Fall River | Fall River, WI | Religious support | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Arts support | $4,000 |
| Pave - People Against a Violent Environment | Beaver Dam, WI | Community support | $3,500 |
| Temple Grandin School | Boulder, CO | Educational support for students with asperger's | $3,000 |
| Dodge County Toy Bank Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Community support | $2,500 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center Inc | Manitowish Waters, WI | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Northwoods Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Inc | Minocqua, WI | Wildlife rehabilitation | $2,000 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | Religious support | $1,700 |
| Beaver Dam Scholarship Fdn Inc (Scholarship America) | Beaver Dam, WI | Educational support | $1,529 |
| Minocqua Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association Inc | Minocqua, WI | Environmental support | $1,500 |
| Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Arts support | $1,188 |
| Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Foundation Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Healthcare support | $1,000 |
| Beaver Dam Hockey Association (Beaver Dam Family Center Ice Arena) | Beaver Dam, WI | Youth development | $1,000 |
| Beaver Dam Lake Improvement Association Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Community support | $1,000 |
| Cole Collection Inc | Powell, OH | Human services | $1,000 |
| Cross Country Cruisers Inc | Woodruff, WI | Trail maintenance support | $1,000 |
| Dodge County Concert Association | Beaver Dam, WI | Arts support | $1,000 |
| Dodge County Law Enforcement Shop With Cops | Juneau, WI | Shop with cops | $1,000 |
| Green Valley Enterprises Inc of Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | Community support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Vilas County Inc | Eagle River, WI | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Kathy's House Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | Capital campaign | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | Wishes for children with critical illnesses | $1,000 |
| Mama's House | Palm Desert, CA | Community support | $1,000 |
| Minocqua Volunteer Fire Department | Minocqua, WI | Community support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Dodge County | Beaver Dam, WI | Community support | $1,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church - Minoqua | Minocqua, WI | Religious support | $1,000 |
| Wbev Wxro Children's Radiothon Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support for organization providing aid and services to dodge county, wi children | $1,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash Tjx 8 Sh) | Fond Du Lac, WI | Beaver dam library next chapter renovation support | $992 |
| World Orphan Fund Inc | Randolph, WI | Social services support | $750 |
| Arc-Wisconsin Disability Association (Arc of Dodge County) | Beaver Dam, WI | Social services support | $500 |
| Beaver Dam Flattail Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | Youth development - football | $500 |
| Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (Beaver Dam) | Beaver Dam, WI | Christmas baskets (food) for those in need throughout dodge county | $500 |
| Dodge County Center for the Arts (Beaver Dam Area Arts Association) | Beaver Dam, WI | Arts support | $500 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | School | $495 |
| Wisconsin Badger State Sheriffs Association (Co Brown County Sheriff's Offi | Baraboo, WI | Enhance and protect the constitutional office of the sheriff | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $554,604 | 61 |
| 2023 | $487,214 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100748
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5592397
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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