The Jek Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOshkosh, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1998578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GERALD J STADTMUELLER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 49, OSHKOSH WI 54903 |
| Phone | 9204202507 |
| STADTMUELLERJ@JEKFDNOSHKOSH.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING, PREFERABLY BY EMAIL, ALONG WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. JEK FOUNDATION, INC. DOES NOT RESPOND TO PHONE INQUIRIES REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GRANTS. EMAIL INQUIRIES MAY BE SUBMITTED TO STADTMUELLER@JEKFDNOSHKOSH.ORG. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh Community YMCA | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Pantry | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $100,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $75,000 |
| Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighboorhoods | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $70,000 |
| Headsup Fox Cities | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Paine Art Center and Gardens | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Oshkosh Community YMCA | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Solutions Recovery Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Fox Valley Inc | Menasha, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Grand Opera House Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Friends of Public Television Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $40,000 |
| Go-Edc Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $40,000 |
| Nova Counseling Services | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $30,000 |
| Covey Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Good samaritan fund | $25,000 |
| Community for Hope | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Bid horticulturist | $25,000 |
| Day by Day Warming Shelter | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Apricity | Neenah, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $25,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Trio Young Scholars | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $20,000 |
| Trio Young Scholars | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $20,000 |
| Tri-County Dental Clinic | Appleton, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Paine Art Center and Gardens | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Oshkosh Youth Symphony Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $12,000 |
| Oshkosh Area School District Edu Fdn | Oshkosh, WI | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Wave robotics | $10,000 |
| Winnebago Area Literacy Council | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Day by Day Warming Shelter | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Grand Opera House Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | Four phantoms sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Solutions Recovery Inc | Oshkosh, WI | We heart you sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Friends of Oshkosh Parks Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Celebration of lights | $4,000 |
| The Teachers' Closet Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,500 |
| Journey Together Service Dogs Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,500 |
| Nekimi Fire Dept | Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,325 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,544,825 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,632,750 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1998578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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