The Elmwood Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6044165 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | C DANIEL GELATT CO JANET BAHR |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 FRONT STREET NORTH, LA CROSSE WI 54601 |
| Phone | 6087821148 |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHIC AREA AS DEFINED IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS |
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
8% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $330,000 |
| Viterbo College Inc | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $250,000 |
| Family and Childrens Center | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Onalaska, WI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter Inc | Tomah, WI | General operations | $25,000 |
| LA Crosse Promise Inc | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $16,666 |
| College Possible | St Paul, MN | National program | $15,000 |
| LA Crosse Symphony Orchestra | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $15,000 |
| United Fund for the Arts & Humanities | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $12,500 |
| University of Wisconsin- LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Self-Sufficiency program | $10,000 |
| Womens Fund of Greater LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | LA Crosse, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $749,166 | 12 |
| 2023 | $874,166 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522979349100917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6044165
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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