Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 45-6497267 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$475K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$11.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
4% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Claire Health Mission | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $57,000 |
| Gundersen Medical | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $40,000 |
| LA Crosse Promise | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $27,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $25,000 |
| Wafer Food Pantry | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $25,000 |
| Haven for Special People | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $25,000 |
| Viterbo University | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $20,000 |
| Coulee Council on Addictions | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $15,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Onalaska, WI | Further their exempt function | $15,000 |
| LA Crosse Area YMCA | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $10,000 |
| New Horizons | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $10,000 |
| YWCA of the Coulee Region | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $10,000 |
| Give Kids the World Inc | Kissimmee, FL | Further their exempt function | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Further their exempt function | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| Chileda Institute Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-La Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| LA Crosse Thanksgiving Dinner | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of Greater LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| Winn Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| Adultteen Challenge of Western Wi | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $5,000 |
| Couleecap Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $4,000 |
| Endalz Fest Foundation | Onalaska, WI | Further their exempt function | $4,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Children's Museum | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Family & Children's Center | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Gateway Area Council | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Nmss | Hartland, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| The Parenting Place | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Grow LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $3,000 |
| First Congregational Church | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| LA Crosse Community Theatre | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| LA Crosse Public Library | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| LA Crosse Symphony Orchestra | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Mobile Meals of LA Crosse Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Pump House Regional Arts | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| St Joseph the Workman | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Ufah | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Next Steps for Change | Onalaska, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Karuna Inc | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Central Hs Alumni | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
| LA Crosse City Vision Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
| LA Crosse Historical Society | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Maritime Museum | Winona, MN | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
| United Campus Ministry | LA Crosse, WI | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Society | Madison, WI | Further their exempt function | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $475,000 | 50 |
| 2024 | $444,500 | 50 |
| 2023 | $437,500 | 47 |
| 2021 | $481,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622449349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6497267
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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