Rcu Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEau Claire, Wisconsin · EIN 46-1588898 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $150,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | New location and building | $230,000 |
| Operation Help | Hudson, WI | Conference room | $150,000 |
| Tree Trust | St Paul, MN | Van purchase project | $150,000 |
| Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation | Chippewa Falls, WI | Building renovation | $150,000 |
| St Croix Valley Food Bank | Hudson, WI | Food bank project | $150,000 |
| Friends of D R Moon Public Library | Stanley, WI | General donation | $110,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Inc | White Bear Lake, MN | Theatre equipment upgrade | $100,000 |
| Family Resource Center St Croix Valley Inc | Baldwin, WI | Frcscv building renovation project | $75,000 |
| Newtrax Inc | White Bear Lake, MN | Purchase buses | $72,000 |
| Friends of Willow River-Kinnickinnnic State Parks | Hudson, WI | New nature center | $50,000 |
| Cvtc Foundation | Eau Claire, WI | New building | $20,000 |
| Chippewa Humane Association | Chippewa Falls, WI | General donation (rtrf) | $15,000 |
| Eau Claire County Humane Association | Eau Claire, WI | General donation (rtrf) | $10,000 |
| Dunn County Historical Society | Menomonie, WI | General donation (rtrf) | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Village-Tiny Housing Alternatives Inc | Chippewa Falls, WI | Tiny village workshop project | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,287,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $824,519 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349101928
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1588898
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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