Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 46-0515342 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$190K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$42K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Guadalupe Ed Center | West Bend, WI | Casa Guadalupe Education Centers mission is To be the bridge of integration to Hispanics and to the communities in which they live through… | $8,000 |
| Open Arms Christian Ministries Inc | Bloomfield, IN | Open Arms Christian Ministries provides Christian care to emotionally disturbed neglected or orphaned children in need. We provide hope and… | $6,000 |
| Between Friends Food Pantry | Sugar Grove, IL | Since 2009 Between Friends Food Pantry has remained faithful to our mission to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry while… | $5,000 |
| Beyond Blessed Food Pantry | Baraboo, WI | Treat every individual with dignity and respect while addressing the food scarcity issues at hand. | $5,000 |
| Call to Freedom | Sioux Falls, SD | Founded in 2016 Call to Freedom CTF is a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring wholeness to all individuals impacted by sex and… | $5,000 |
| Community Clothes Closet | Menasha, WI | Community Clothes Closet has been serving disadvantaged individuals and families in Northeastern Wisconsin since 1980. Clothing can open… | $5,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women | Caledonia, WI | Distinguished Young Women is a national scholastic honorary program that inspires high school women in their junior year to develop their… | $5,000 |
| Ecker Center for Behavioral Health | Elgin, IL | Ecker Center for Behavioral Healths vision is to be a safe supportive and empowering provider of comprehensive behavioral health care… | $5,000 |
| Gildas Club | Middleton, WI | Gildas Club Madisons mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support fostering compassionate communities… | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio | Lancaster, OH | Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio brings local families individuals businesses and organizations together to build strength stability… | $5,000 |
| Heads up Fox Cities | Neenah, WI | Our MISSION Empowering Transitional Age Youth TAY to break the cycle of childhood & family trauma and reduce social inequities through… | $5,000 |
| Healing Hands Outreach Center | Bloomington, IN | The mission of Healing Hands Outreach Center Inc. HHOC is to connect high-risk low-income residents in need to a community of support. HHOC… | $5,000 |
| Horizons Unlimited of Palo Alto County | Emmetsburg, IA | Providing Opportunities for Our Horizons Family to Develop Their Full Potential in A Positive Atmosphere. | $5,000 |
| Journey 21 | Oconomowoc, WI | Journey21 is an Enrichment Center and future Residential Community for adults with an intellectual or developmental disability IDD located… | $5,000 |
| Journeys the Road Home | Palatine, IL | The mission of JOURNEYS | The Road Home is to individually assess and serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless while… | $5,000 |
| Kandu Industries | Janesville, WI | KANDUs mission is to create promote and provide diverse opportunities for our 200 clients people with disabilities disadvantages dementia… | $5,000 |
| Lazarus House | St Charles, IL | The Lazarus House mission is to offer guests connected to our communities who are homeless or in need hope for the future by providing… | $5,000 |
| NAMI Brown County | Green Bay, WI | Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness and to support research to someday eliminate these… | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Food Pantries | West Chicago, IL | To improve the health and well-being of our neighbors by providing reliable access to nutritious food in welcoming environments through the… | $5,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Pantry | Oshkosh, WI | The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry strives to eliminate food insecurity. | $5,000 |
| OSU LifeSports | Columbus, OH | The LiFEsports mission is: to prepare youth for life and leadership through sports. | $5,000 |
| Parke County Resource Center | Rosedale, IN | To provide food any hygiene resources to those in our community with that need. | $5,000 |
| Reach Counseling | Neenah, WI | Reach Counseling is a sexual assault service provider for children and adults that offers culturally responsive outreach prevention… | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Rebuilding Together Muscatine Countys mission statement is: Repairing homes revitalizing communities rebuilding lives | $5,000 |
| Rock Rapids United Fund | Rock Rapids, IA | Emergency relief | $5,000 |
| Shepherds College | Union Grove, WI | Because people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have unrealized God-given potential Shepherds College provides a uniquely… | $5,000 |
| Spencer Chamber Foundation | Spencer, IA | Emergency relief | $5,000 |
| St Gregory of Nyssa | Columbus, OH | To feed clothe and love our neighbors. | $5,000 |
| The Cocoon | Bowling Green, OH | The Cocoon exists to provide safety healing and justice across the lifespan for survivors of domestic and sexual violence their children… | $5,000 |
| The Teacher Store | Cedar Rapids, IA | The Teacher Store supports our communities by providing free classroom materials and supplies to area K-12 educators and their students. | $5,000 |
| Verona Weekend Food Program | Verona, WI | To provide food bags with nutritious food and provided on Fridays to any child within the VASD elementary schools who needs one to help… | $5,000 |
| Aware Evansville Community Action Inc | Beloit, WI | At Community Action we provide access and opportunity for those we serve and those who support our efforts. Through innovative programs and… | $5,000 |
| Keneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen | Greenfield, IN | To serve the sheep of Jesus Christ regardless of their race religion gender orientation medical diagnosis mental capacity or history by… | $4,500 |
| My Happy Place | Mason City, IA | Creating joyful spaces for the well-being of those with a serious health diagnosis | $3,500 |
| Monroe County United Ministries | Bloomington, IN | MCUM creates lasting solutions to economic educational and social injustices in our community through quality services collaboration and… | $3,430 |
| Janus Development Services Inc | Noblesville, IN | Mission Vision: Janus will be the recognized partner of choice for individuals with disabilities their families and their community. Our… | $3,000 |
| Crisis Intervention Service | Mason City, IA | OUR MISSION The mission of Crisis Intervention Service is to provide persons affected by domestic violence sexual assault trafficking… | $2,500 |
| Spike the Stigma MENd the Mind | Columbus, OH | Our mission is to support suicide prevention especially among men by raising funds that will directly benefit other local 501c3 non-profit… | $2,500 |
| The Equine Haven | Ostrander, OH | The purpose is to the dedication to the rescue of starved neglected and feral horses to help heal and rehabilitate those that can be… | $2,500 |
| Cafe on Vine | Davenport, IA | The Mission of Cafe on Vine: To promote the dignity of each person by feeding the hungry and advocating for an end to hunger in our… | $2,000 |
| Theresas Flowers | Milwaukee, WI | "Spreading Hope One Bouquet At a Time." Our volunteers deliver flowers to cancer patients who are receiving treatment for all types of… | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,930 | 41 |
| 2023 | $149,500 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503059349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0515342
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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