Grande Foundation

Historical Funder

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin · EIN 20-8316469 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$589K

Organizations funded90

Typical grant$500

Total assets$29K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,810.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	THE GRANDE FOUNDATION
Address	250 CAMELOT DRIVE, FOND DU LAC WI 54935
Phone	9202697200
Form and materials	ORGANIZATION'S NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION. ALSO, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PURPOSE, A COPY OF THE 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT STATUS, A DESCRIPTION OF THE NEED BEING ADRESSED AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE GRANT WILL BE USED, A DESCRIPTION OF MEASUREMENTS USED TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVENESS, AND A COMPLETE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT.
Deadlines	N/A
Restrictions	N/A

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.

Children & Youth31
Health9
Human Services9
Youth Sports6
Animal Welfare3
Education3

Where it gives

18% of grants went outside Wisconsin.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Fond Du Lac YMCA	Fond Du Lac, WI	Health & human services	$140,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$129,037
Green County Family YMCA	Monroe, WI	Health & human services	$125,000
Wmc Foundation Inc	Madison, WI	Pillar - other	$30,000
Fond Du Lac Festivals Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$23,200
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$20,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace	Twin Falls, ID	Youth programs	$10,000
Fond Du Lac County Agriculture Society	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$9,000
Downtown Fond Du Lac Partnership	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$7,150
Envision Greater Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$6,480
Make a Wish Greater Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	Youth programs	$6,250
Make a Wish Mid South	Memphis, TN	Youth programs	$6,250
Make a Wish New Hampshire	Manchester, NH	Youth programs	$6,250
Make a Wish New Jersey	Monroe Township, NJ	Youth programs	$6,250
St Marys Springs Academy	Fond Du Lac, WI	Educational programs	$5,500
Baggin for a Cure	Mayville, WI	Health & human services	$4,000
Fond Du Lac Area Womens Fund	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$4,000
American Red Cross	Boone, IA	Community support programs	$3,500
St Marys Spring Academy	Fond Du Lac, WI	Educational programs	$3,000
Fond Du Lac Literacy Services Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$2,754
Agnesian Healthcare Foundation	Fond Du Lac, WI	Health & human services	$2,500
Winnebago Lutheran Academy	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$2,350
The Arc of Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,810
Valley Kids Foundation	Appleton, WI	Youth programs	$1,600
Dairy Cares of Wisconsin	Kaukauna, WI	Youth programs	$1,500
Solutions Center	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,283
Nfdl Optimist Club	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,250
Oriole Nation Booster Club	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$1,200
Fond Du Lac Area Foundation	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,150
Fondy Food Pantry Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,150
Badgerland Youth for Christ	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,000
Green County Fall Nationals	Monticello, WI	Community support programs	$1,000
Juda Recreation Disctict	Juda, WI	Youth programs	$1,000
Pave	Beaver Dam, WI	Pillar - other	$1,000
Play4cade	Rubicon, WI	Pillar - kids	$1,000
The Charity Club Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$1,000
United for Diversity Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Pillar - community	$1,000
St Katherine Drexel Center	Fond Du Lac, WI	Pillar - other	$900
Waupun Food Pantry	Waupun, WI	Pillar - other	$900
Wyocena Community Helping Hands	Wyocena, WI	Community support programs	$816
Green County Humane Society	Monroe, WI	Community support programs	$750
Stars and Stripes	Lomira, WI	Community support programs	$730
Blue Line Hockey Club Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Community support programs	$600
Holy Family Catholic Community	Fond Du Lac, WI	Pillar - other	$600
Laconia Little League	Eldorado, WI	Youth programs	$550
Calumet Fire Dept Auxiliary	Malone, WI	Community support programs	$500
Clr Fire & Rescue	Reeseville, WI	Community support programs	$500
Columbia Cty Humane Society	Portage, WI	Community support programs	$500
Fond Du Lac Rugby Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$500
Fondy Swim Club Inc	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$500
Forest Athletic Club	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$500
Make a Wish Wisconsin	Appleton, WI	Youth programs	$500
Portage Youth Softball	Portage, WI	Youth programs	$500
St Jude Children's Research Hospital	Memphis, TN	Health & human services	$500
St Peter Athletic Club	Malone, WI	Youth programs	$400
Waupun Little League Baseball	Waupun, WI	Youth programs	$400
Fond Du Lac Soccer Association	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$300
Alzheimer's Association	Chicago, IL	Pillar - other	$250
American Cancer Society	Green Bay, WI	Community support programs	$250
Brodhead Area Emergency Medical Services	Brodhead, WI	Pillar - other	$250

Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.

Grants approved for future payment

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Fond Du Lac Boys & Girls Club	Fond Du Lac, WI	Youth programs	$125,000

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$588,985	91
2023	$477,342	95

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522629349100407
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8316469
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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