Mike Shannon Automotive Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFond Du Lac, Wisconsin · EIN 39-2018969 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$557K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $50,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac Family YMCA | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $150,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Seminary | St Francis, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $150,000 |
| Fond Du Lac School District | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| St Matthew Catholic School | Campbellsport, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Area Foundation | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Marian University | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| City of Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Springs Academy | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Athletic Club | Malone, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $9,450 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $9,000 |
| Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Foundation | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $8,500 |
| Cops for Kids Foundation | Fond Du Lac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Focus (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) | Denver, CO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556,950 | 13 |
| 2023 | $214,300 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102729
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2018969
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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