Fulcrum Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMedford, Wisconsin · EIN 39-2016506 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $32,000 and $80,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AMANDA LANGE |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 S GIBSON ST, MEDFORD WI 54451 |
| Phone | 7157487507 |
| AMANDA.LANGE@FULCRUMFOUND.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.FULCRUMFOUND.ORG/RFP-PROCESS-INFORMATION LETTERS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -PROJECT SUMMARY STATEMENT -STATEMENT OF NEED THE "WHY" OF THE PROJECT -PROJECT ACTIVITY THE "WHAT AND "HOW" OF THE PROJECT -EXPECTED PROJECT OUTCOMES -CREDENTIALS WHY IS YOUR ORGANIZATION BEST POSITIONED TO CARRY OUT THIS PROJECT? -BUDGET GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT FUNDING NEEDS AND TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED -COPY OF ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT YEAR'S 990 TAX FILING TO FACILITATE THE REVIEW PROCESS, ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED CONTINUED: ELECTRONICALLY AS ATTACHMENTS VIA EMAIL TO AMANDA.LANGE@FULCRUMFOUND.ORG IF YOUR PROJECT IS SUCCESSFUL IN OUR PHASE I INITIAL REVIEW PROCESS, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PRESENT YOUR IDEA IN PERSON IN PHASE II. |
| Deadlines | SPRING AWARD: APRIL FALL AWARD: OCTOBER |
| Restrictions | FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR: -ENTERTAINMENT OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -LOBBYING -PROJECTS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF THE FULCRUM FOUNDATION SERVICE AREA (RESIDENTS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, THE SOUTHERN HALF OF PRICE COUNTY OR WITHIN 25 MILES OF MEDFORD, WISCONSIN) -REIMBURSEMENT SOLELY FOR PATIENT CARE OR CLINICAL SERVICE DELIVERY -SUPPLANTING FUNDS OR RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FROM OTHER SOURCES -INDIRECT COSTS SUCH AS ONGOING OPERATING EXPENSES OF AN ORGANIZATION'S ROUTINE FUNCTIONS AND PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS OR DEBT REDUCTION (UNLESS THERE IS AN ACCEPTABLE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ACCOMPANYING THE REQUEST) |
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
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc | Medford, WI | Update cancer space | $100,000 |
| Village of Prentice | Prentice, WI | Playground | $100,000 |
| School District of Phillips | Phillips, WI | School forest building | $100,000 |
| Medford Area for Tomorrow | Medford, WI | Our village playground phase II | $80,000 |
| Taylor County Supportive Housing | Medford, WI | Case manager position | $70,700 |
| Taylor County First Responders | Stetsonville, WI | Radios | $63,000 |
| Gilman Rural Fire Dept | Gilman, WI | Scba gear | $62,300 |
| Gilman School District | Gilman, WI | Baseball/Softball facility improvements | $40,000 |
| Town of Westboro | Westboro, WI | Baseball field improvements | $40,000 |
| Rib Lake School District | Rib Lake, WI | Fitness center equipment/furnishings | $36,000 |
| Hueys Hideaway Childrens Museum | Medford, WI | Facility improvements | $32,000 |
| Stetsonville Fire Department | Stetsonville, WI | Scba equipment | $30,000 |
| Town of Jump River | Sheldon, WI | Center renovation | $25,000 |
| Medford Area School District | Medford, WI | Meals in a backpack | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $804,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,841,085 | 18 |
| 2022 | $663,883 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620339349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2016506
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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