Lyche Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOnalaska, Wisconsin · EIN 26-2410775 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$697K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,175.
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
13% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Crosse Community Theater | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $325,000 |
| Onalaska Community Center | Onalaska, WI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Family & Children's Center | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| LA Crosse Area Family YMCA | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater LA Crosse Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $34,353 |
| Couleecap Inc | Westby, WI | Charitable | $25,500 |
| Onalaska United Methodist Church | Onalaska, WI | Charitable | $15,500 |
| Viterbo College Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Salvation Army | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $12,945 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Onalaska, WI | Charitable | $10,175 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way | Onalaska, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Adult and Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Als Foundation | Natick, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Irishfest-Lacrosse Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Paul and Jill Kulig Family Fund | Eau Claire, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Riverfest Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Fund for the Arts & Humanities | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Lacrosse Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bethany-St Joseph Corp | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Myteam Triumph | Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pump House Regional Arts Center | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rotary Works Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Clare Health Mission | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of North Dakota Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Hunger Task Force | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Womens Fund of Greater LA Crosse Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Childrens Museum of LA Crosse Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $350 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Charitable | $300 |
| Luxembourg American Cultural Society | Belgium, WI | Charitable | $250 |
| River City Youth Hockey | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $250 |
| Riverfest Commodore Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $250 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $200 |
| Centennial Elementary PTA | Circle Pines, MN | Charitable | $200 |
| The Nature Place | LA Crosse, WI | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $697,373 | 37 |
| 2023 | $194,430 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349101709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2410775
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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