Judd S Alexander Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWausau, Wisconsin · EIN 23-7323721 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$18,500
Total assets$68.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR GARY W FREELS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2137, WAUSAU WI 544022137 |
| Phone | 7158454556 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS NEED NOT BE IN ANY PARTICULAR FORM, BUT SHOULD SPECIFY THE ACTIVITY FOR WHICH CAPITAL IS REQUESTED, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING, THE DOCUMENTED EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION, EVALUATION PROCEDURES CONTEMPLATED BY THE GRANTEE TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ANY EVALUATION, AND CONTEMPLATED FUTURE SOURCES OF REVENUE. |
| Deadlines | THE FOUNDATION HAS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION HAS NO ABSOLUTE RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON GRANTS, BUT USUALLY MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO ENTITIES IN WISCONSIN THAT BENEFIT MARATHON COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS FOR CAPITAL, START-UP, OR EMERGENCY NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
9% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Monk Gardens Inc | Wausau, WI | Visitor and education center | $750,000 |
| City of Wausau | Wausau, WI | Wausau police department support | $235,920 |
| Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce | Wausau, WI | Central wi ai resource center | $125,000 |
| The Hagar House | Wausau, WI | Safe parking and expanded support project | $100,000 |
| Institute for Reforming Government Inc | Delafield, WI | Center for leadership training program & building bridges campaign | $62,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc | Wausau, WI | Roof capital project | $60,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Wausau, WI | Expansion project | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | Wausau, WI | K-12 programs for business/economic education | $50,000 |
| Badger Institute | Milwaukee, WI | Operating grant | $45,000 |
| Troop 435 Alumni & Friends | Schofield, WI | Building to build futures | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Wausau, WI | Mentoring programs and the nest | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Milwaukee, WI | Annual operating support | $35,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Mission Viejo, CA | Chilren's entrepreneur market | $30,000 |
| Wausau East High School | Wausau, WI | International baccalaureate program | $28,050 |
| Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation | West Allis, WI | Missions of mercy | $20,000 |
| Woodson YMCA Inc | Wausau, WI | Low income minority camperships and counselors | $20,000 |
| Wausau Whitewater Park | Wausau, WI | Park grant | $18,500 |
| Wausau Cemetery Association | Wausau, WI | Equipment and repairs | $18,239 |
| Hope Life Center | Wausau, WI | Building renovations | $10,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Edgar School District | Edgar, WI | A walk in their shoes grant | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Bridge Street Mission | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Imaginarium Inc | Wausau, WI | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Inc | Wausau, WI | Annual operating grant | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| The Hagar House | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| The Neighbors' Place | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Wausau Events Inc | Wausau, WI | Wings over wausau | $5,000 |
| Women's Community Inc of Wausau | Wausau, WI | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | Annual operating support | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State Inc | Portage, WI | Badger state girls | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theatre Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | Second century capital campaign | $2,500,000 |
| United Way of Marathon County Inc | Wausau, WI | 2025 matching grant | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,800,709 | 35 |
| 2023 | $2,345,750 | 35 |
| 2022 | $1,624,172 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621139349101502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7323721
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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