Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation Corporation
Historical FunderMarkesan, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1941148 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$109K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD SLATE |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 NO BRIDGE STREET PO BOX 400, MARKESAN WI 53946 |
| Phone | 9203982371 |
| Form and materials | PUBLIC CHARITIES SUBMITTING LETTER OF REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | PUBLIC CHARITIES ONLY |
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
4% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area | Berlin, WI | Youth activities | $17,000 |
| Sandi Paws Rescue | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community program | $15,400 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Community program | $10,000 |
| Gratitude Club Inc | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community development | $10,000 |
| Fairwater Historical Society | Fairwater, WI | Historical preservation | $5,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Symphonic Band | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Princeton Historical Society | Princeton, WI | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Food for Thought | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community services | $5,000 |
| Markesan District Schools | Markesan, WI | Children's program | $4,319 |
| Rawhide Youth Services | Fond Du Lac, WI | Education | $3,000 |
| Cops for Kids Foundation | Fond Du Lac, WI | Children program | $2,500 |
| Hope Lutheran Church | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Shop With a Cop | Fon Du Lac, WI | Kids activities | $2,500 |
| United Methodist Church | Markesan, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Germania Historical Society | Neshkoro, WI | Community development | $2,500 |
| Markesan Booster Club | Markesan, WI | Youth activities | $2,100 |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries Inc | North Woods Beach, WI | Community support | $1,250 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community development | $1,250 |
| Holy Family Parish | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community services | $1,250 |
| American Legion | Green Lake, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Green Lake Festival of Music | Green Lake, WI | Youth activity and community events | $1,000 |
| Markesan Food Pantry | Markesan, WI | Homespun holiday | $1,000 |
| Mckenna's Mission | Princeton, WI | Community development | $1,000 |
| Patriot Rider's of America Wisconsin Chapter 2 | Manitowoc, WI | Community support | $500 |
| In Tandem Theatre Inc | Fond Du Lac, WI | Youth program | $500 |
| Waupun School District | Waupun, WI | Youth hockey | $500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Sun Prairie, WI | Community development | $500 |
| Markesan Public Library | Markesan, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Pillar & Vine Inc | Brandon, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center | Fond Du Lac, WI | Senior support | $500 |
| Fox River Industries | Berlin, WI | Community services | $500 |
| Raphah Institute of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Community services | $500 |
| Markesan Fire Department | Markesan, WI | Fire prevention | $500 |
| Marian University | Markesan, WI | Youth programs | $450 |
| The Arc Fond Du Lac Inc | Fond Du Lac, WI | Community services | $300 |
| Markesan Fire Department | Markesan, WI | Fire prevention | $250 |
| Sunshine Nursery School | Markesan, WI | Childrens programs | $250 |
| Dalton Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Dalton, WI | Community development | $250 |
| Lion's Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Youth programs | $200 |
| Marquette Historical Society | Marquette, WI | Community outreach | $150 |
| Children's Museum of Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | Youth development | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,069 | 41 |
| 2024 | $109,180 | 34 |
| 2023 | $139,094 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602659349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1941148
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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