Paul E Stry Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1598681 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,394
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $660 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
6% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of LA Crescent | LA Crescent, MN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Dnr | Madison, WI | Donation | $40,000 |
| Friends of the LA Crosse River Marsh | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $12,000 |
| Norskedalen | Coon Valley, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wiscorps | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Blufflands | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Prairie Enthusiasts | Viroqua, WI | Donation | $7,500 |
| Grow LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $6,200 |
| Driftless Birds | Onalaska, WI | Donation | $5,394 |
| University of Wisconsin LA Crosse Foundation Music Department | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $3,300 |
| Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School | Viroqua, WI | Donation | $3,000 |
| Ablelight | Watertown, WI | Donation | $1,320 |
| Nature Conservancy | Onalaska, WI | Donation | $660 |
| First Evangelical Lutheran Church | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $330 |
| Coulee Region Sierra Club | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $165 |
| LA Crosse Family & Childrens Center | LA Crosse, WI | Donation | $165 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,034 | 16 |
| 2024 | $120,168 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,550 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621609349100927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1598681
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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