Pax Am Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyCoon Valley, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6681135 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$161K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
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
13% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau College | Viroqua, WI | Educational | $131,000 |
| Youth Initiative High Sch | Viroqua, WI | Educational | $16,750 |
| Threshold Care Circle | Viroqua, WI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Red Oak Outdoor School | Decorah, IA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Living Faith Food Pantry | Viroqua, WI | General | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School | Viroqua, WI | Educational | $2,180 |
| Norsekedalen Heritage Cen | Coon Valley, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Adult Teen Challenge | LA Crosse, WI | General | $500 |
| Crawford Stewardship Project | Gays Mills, WI | Educational | $250 |
| Valley Stewarship Network | Viroqua, WI | Educational | $250 |
| Organic Eye | LA Farge, WI | General | $250 |
| Kgap | Viroqua, WI | General | $250 |
| Joe Was Just Joe | LA Crosse, WI | Educational | $250 |
| Lakota Waldorf School | Kyle, SD | Educational | $250 |
| Aquinas Academy | Menomonee Falls, WI | Educational | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,180 | 15 |
| 2024 | $165,410 | 19 |
| 2023 | $114,492 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101953
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6681135
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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