Walter Alexander Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWausau, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6044635 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT ZIMMERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1325, WAUSAU WI 54401 |
| Phone | 7152301401 |
| rzimmerman@hzattys.com | |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE EMAILED. THERE IS NO SET FORMAT. REQUEST MUST DEMONSTRATE A GOOD CAUSE AND NOT MERELY AN ANNUAL REQUEST FOR OPERATING FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE, BUT MEET QUARTERLY |
| Restrictions | PREFER NORTHERN WISCONSIN, WAUSAU AREA, OR FOX VALLEY |
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
11% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Foundation | Wausau, WI | Grand theater second century capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Nc Wisconsi | Wausau, WI | Donor advised funds | $85,000 |
| City of Wausau | Wausau, WI | Community improvements | $64,800 |
| Sayner Community Church | Sayner, WI | Save our church project | $25,000 |
| Wausau East High School | Wausau, WI | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Chapman University | Orane, CA | Common loon study in northern wisconsin | $20,000 |
| Wausau West High School | Wausau, WI | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Walleye Restoration Foundation | Star Lake, WI | Northwoods walleye restoration project | $10,000 |
| Fort Wilderness Ministries | Mcnaughton, WI | Stable renovation project | $10,000 |
| Northwoods Childrens Museum | Eagle River, WI | Renovation project | $10,000 |
| DC Everest High School | Weston, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Schools | Wausau, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Higher capacity aircraft program | $5,000 |
| Marathon County Literacy Council | Wausau, WI | Literacy programs | $5,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Childrens Museum | Stevens Point, WI | Community cove exhibit | $5,000 |
| Wausau School Foundation | Wausau, WI | DC everest dolly parton library | $5,000 |
| Little Forest School | Manitowish Waters, WI | Winter gear for littlest explorers program | $5,000 |
| Town of Plum Lake | Sayner, WI | Reichl memorial | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($32,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,300 | 23 |
| 2024 | $410,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | $553,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610629349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6044635
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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