Tom and Chris Custer Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 33-1706388 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$514K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush High School | Brush, CO | Education | $12,000 |
| Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | Education | $5,500 |
| Waterbird Society | LA Crosse, WI | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Louisiana State University Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Education | $1,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Berkley, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washigton, DC | Environmental | $750 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Environmental | $750 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Environmental | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,750 | 9 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349104818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1706388
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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