Generac Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWaukesha, Wisconsin · EIN 88-1928522 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded312
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$82K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Kelly Skindzelewski |
|---|---|
| Address | S45W29290 Highway 59, Waukesha WA 53189 |
| Phone | 2625444811 |
| generacgives@generac.com | |
| Form and materials | Generacgives@generac.com |
| Deadlines | no |
| Restrictions | no |
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
32% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | Monroeville, PA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Gps Education Partners Inc | Waukesha, WI | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | Monroeville, PA | Generac Impact Fund | $50,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | Monroeville, PA | Generac Impact Fund | $50,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Discovery World Ltd | Milwaukee, WI | Wheels & Water sponsorship fund, Summer Camps, and Labs/field trips Support | $22,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Disaster Response WI & National Fund | $20,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | STEM sponsorship fund | $18,000 |
| American Logistics Aid Network | Lakeland, FL | disaster preparedness and response Fund | $15,000 |
| Information Technology Disaster Resource Center in | Fort Worth, TX | Disaster response Fund | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Generac Youth Engineering Design Program | $15,000 |
| Toolbank USA Inc | Atlanta, GA | Disaster Services Fund | $15,000 |
| City of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | JanBoree presenting sponsorship fund | $12,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc | Mattapoisett, MA | Disaster response Fund | $10,000 |
| Footprint Project | New Orleans, LA | Disaster response support Fund | $10,000 |
| Gearbox Labs Inc | S Milwaukee, WI | Maker Faire sponsorship fund, residency program 2025/26 | $10,000 |
| Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center Inc | Kennesaw, GA | To fund implementation of Edison Robots as a part of their STEM Exploratory Course in 9 elementary schools in Richmond county School during… | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of | Waukesha, WI | Jefferson County Build Fund | $10,000 |
| Innovators Educational Foundation | Rolla, MO | Sponsor the 2025 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix | $10,000 |
| Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc | Burlington, VT | STEM Professional Development & Outreach Program | $10,000 |
| National Energy Education Development Project Inc | Manassas, VA | BuildingsNEXT Solar Decathlon sponsorship fund | $10,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | Field Trip program and interactive STEM Labs fund | $10,000 |
| School District of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | support the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium youth programs | $10,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | STEM programs | $10,000 |
| Shelter Box USA | Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster response shelter kits | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Project Inc | New Orleans, LA | disaster response Fund | $10,000 |
| Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Inc | Menomonee Fls, WI | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| STEM Forward Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Ready Reserve Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | SAIL hands-on program | $10,000 |
| Vermont Energy Education Program Incorporated | Montpelier, VT | Chittenden County schools program delivery | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin First Robotics Inc | Pewaukee, WI | sponsorship of Mukwonago and State Fair regional competitions | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support BIG STEP Builders program | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Blue Ribbon Brownies sponsorship fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | mission and disaster response fund | $10,000 |
| Mukwonago Food Pantry | Mukwonago, WI | Hoop house project Fund | $7,700 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Milwaukee, WI | Frosty Free Week fund | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | sponsor the 2026 Mess Night at the Museum series | $7,000 |
| Waukesha Education Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | Classroom Connect program | $6,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Waukesha Block Build Fund | $5,500 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | EnQuest Summer Camp Program | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | STEM programs 2025 school year | $5,000 |
| Carroll University Inc | Waukesha, WI | Sponsor Aerospace Jam | $5,000 |
| City of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | Jazz at Cutler Park presenting sponsorship fund | $5,000 |
| City of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | Parks and Rec Department - after school program | $5,000 |
| College Possible | Saint Paul, MN | 2025 school year Wisconsin chapter | $5,000 |
| Elmbrook Education Foundation Inc | Brookfield, WI | 4th Annual Explore STEAM event | $5,000 |
| Everybody Solar Inc | Novato, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fall River Community Fire District | Fall River, WI | new radios Fund | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Inc | Milwaukee, WI | STEM programs | $5,000 |
| Girlstart | Austin, TX | After School and Summer Camp programs in the greater Boston area during the 2025/26 school year, and two summer camp programs in Milwaukee… | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Lake Geneva, WI | Whitewater House Builds - Walworth County Habitat Fund | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation | Chicago, IL | support of Milwaukee program | $5,000 |
| Journey House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | THRIVE and STEAM Forward program | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Educational programs 2025/26 school year | $5,000 |
| Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Every Volt Counts Program 2025/2026 school year | $5,000 |
| LA Casa de Esperanza | Waukesha, WI | PLTW and STEM programs | $5,000 |
| Lake Country Fire & Rescue | Delafield, WI | rope rescue equipment Fund | $5,000 |
| Madison Area Technical College Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Solar institute and energy storage institute programs for educators | $5,000 |
| Maydm Inc | Madison, WI | Summer STEM programs | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 312 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,065,850 | 312 |
| 2024 | $897,925 | 251 |
| 2023 | $637,825 | 274 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1928522
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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