Sonnentag American Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMarathon, Wisconsin · EIN 92-0679101 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$908K
Organizations funded106
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,522 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SONNENTAG AMERICAN FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 NORTH ST PO BOX 100, MARATHON WI 54448 |
| Phone | 7158704645 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION WILL PUBLICIZE THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON ITS WEBSITE AND THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH WHERE GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED. THE FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER AN APPLICANT'S EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL; GPA; PLANNED FIELD OF STUDY; PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE; AND FINANCIAL NEED. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO CONSIDER THE APPLICANT'S MOTIVATION, CHARACTER, ABILITY, POTENTIAL TO SUCCEED, AND ANY CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES AN APPLICANT HAS OVERCOME OR IS OVERCOMING. FURTHER, THE FOUNDATION WILL FAVOR QUALIFIED, ELIGIBLE PERSONS WITH A DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN PURSUING OR ADVANCING A CAREER IN MANUFACTURING, CONSTRUCTION, LANDSCAPE, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, AND/OR SKILLED TRADES. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 31ST FOLLOWING GRADUATION. |
| Restrictions | ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL BE LIMITED TO (I) INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS WHERE CENTRAL PROCESSING CORP., A FLORIDA CORPORATION ("CP"), CONDUCTS BUSINESS, WHERE TIMOTHY AND REBECCA SONNENTAG RESIDE, HAVE RESIDED, OR OTHERWISE HAVE A PERSONAL CONNECTION, (II) WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, (III) ARE UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-FOUR (24), (IV) WHO WILL BE ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO EARN SPECIALIZED SKILLS TRAINING, A CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA, OR AN ACADEMIC DEGREE FOR A SPECIFIC FIELD OR CAREER GOAL, AND (V) WHO ARE UNRELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND/OR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS. GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST PLAN TO ATTEND OR PRESENTLY BE ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EARNING SPECIALIZED SKILLS TRAINING, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, OR ACADEMIC DEGREE FOR A SPECIFIC FIELD OR CAREER GOAL. |
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
39% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Minocqua, WI | Charitable | $56,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Dba Children's Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Patriot K9s of Wisconsin Inc | Wausau, WI | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Acpa Research & Education Foundation | Irving, TX | Charitable | $35,967 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin | Gleason, WI | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Root to Rise Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center Inc | Mount Vernon, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Northcentral Wisconsin Inc | Wausau, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Crew Collaborative | Maple Grove, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Custom Canines Service Dog Academy Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc | Stevens Point, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin Inc | Delavan, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Next 18 Inc | Fox Point, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $18,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Grace Place | New Richmond, WI | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Kennedy Family Foundation Inc | Janesville, WI | Charitable | $17,500 |
| The Women's Community Inc | Wausau, WI | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Compass for Kids | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Gateway Allicance Against Human Trafficking | Chesterfield, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ketchums Got Your Six Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Soldier Strong Inc | Stamford, CT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians Company | De Pere, WI | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Lake Cares Inc | Mount Dora, FL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen Inc | Greenfield, IN | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Alternatives Incorporated of Madison County | Anderson, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Feed My People Inc | Eau Claire, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wausau Inc | Weston, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heart Haven Outreach | Boilingbrook, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Patriot Fund Inc | Lumberton, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Primary Connection Health Care Inc Dba Bridge Community Health Clinic | Wausau, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Rock County Inc | Beloit, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Inc | River Falls, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Heroes League | Hastings, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| And Rise Women Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Wisconsin Skillsusa Center Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Forward Service Corporation | Madison, WI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin Inc | Neenah, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County Inc | Iowa City, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Education Foundation of Lake County Inc | Tavares, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Inc | Menasha, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Little Lakes Memories Inc | Irma, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mentor Richland County | Olney, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Occupaws Guide Dog Association | Cross Plains, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Operation Homefront Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Plover-Whiting Youth Athletics Inc | Plover, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Open Door | Eagan, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wise Intentional Leadership Development Inc | Rhinelander, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mechanical Contractors Association of America Inc | Rockville, MD | Charitable | $4,391 |
| Greenfield Central School Foundation Inc | Greenfield, IN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Lions Clubs International Foundation Dba Lcif - Gleason Area Lions Club | Oak Brook, IL | Charitable | $3,872 |
| Angel Foundation | Mendota Heights, MN | Charitable | $3,250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 106 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $907,667 | 106 |
| 2023 | $730,910 | 110 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501719349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0679101
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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