Marvin and Debra Cherney Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderKewaunee, Wisconsin · EIN 87-4127024 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBRA CHERNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | E2669 COUNTY ROAD J, KEWAUNEE WI 54216 |
| Phone | 9207379620 |
| DEBRA.CHERNEY@CHERNEYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ANY FORM ACCEPTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ONLY AWARDED TO 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis de Sales Seminary | St Francis, WI | $90,000 for the salesianum trust, $22,000 for chapel renovation, and $750 to sponsor the seminary dinner | $112,750 |
| East Shore Industries Inc | Algoma, WI | $95,000 for the transportation garage capital campaign, $4,000 to sponsor event, and $699 for a table saw | $99,699 |
| St Ignatius Catholic School | Kaukauna, WI | Laboratory renovation project | $44,718 |
| Cerebral Palsy Inc | Green Bay, WI | $24,500 to sponsor annual cp telethon and $500 in educational toys | $25,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc | Green Bay, WI | Capital campaign for roncalli catholic schools | $12,000 |
| Esto Vir Inc | Green Bay, WI | General mission support | $5,000 |
| Green Bay Area Catholic Education Inc (Grace) | Green Bay, WI | $4,110 to sponsor event and $565 to sponsor books for classical education | $4,675 |
| Catholic Order of Foresters - Denmark | Denmark, WI | Event sponsorship | $3,077 |
| Nwtc Educational Foundation | Green Bay, WI | Women in sciences scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Center for Childhood Safety | Green Bay, WI | General mission support | $2,500 |
| Knights of Columbus #4735 Denmark Council | Denmark, WI | $1,000 to sponsor the golf outing and $500 to sponsor the choir concert | $1,500 |
| Aspiro | Green Bay, WI | Beyond expectations capital campaign | $1,000 |
| Moonriders Inc | Kewaunee, WI | Event sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Inc | West Allis, WI | General mission support | $510 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis de Sales Seminary | St Francis, WI | Pledge to support capital campaign | $338,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,429 | 15 |
| 2024 | $253,279 | 18 |
| 2023 | $69,013 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641989349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4127024
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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