Washburn Community Education Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWashburn, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1933787 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $971 and $4,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL JACKSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 79550 STATE HIGHWAY 13, WASHBURN WI 54891 |
| Phone | 7152097544 |
| Form and materials | SEE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION, INFORMATION REQUESTED INCLUDES NAME, ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTACT IF APPLICABLE, BRIEF SUMMARY OF PROJECT, HOW PROJECT MEETS FOUNDATION'S GOALS, TOTAL AMOUNT BUDGETED FOR PROJECT, LIST OF PROJECT EXPENSES, AND LIST OF PROJECT REVENUE IF APPLICABLE. |
| Deadlines | SPRING GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15, WITH GRANT ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION BY MAY 31. FALL GRAN |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MUST TARGET STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS OF THE WASHBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ADDRESS THE GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Digital welcome sign | $25,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Swanson senior scholarships | $6,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Fire & ice show choir grant | $5,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Apostle island school | $4,500 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Storybook theater | $4,500 |
| American Heritage Productions | Washburn, WI | Souvenier views show | $4,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Ornithology & ecology grant | $3,600 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Wing scholarships | $3,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Resurfacing football field | $3,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Senior student service awards | $2,100 |
| Wild Pursuits LLC | Bayfield, WI | Wild pursuits boat tours grant | $1,600 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Monarch oasis sign, high tunnel | $1,200 |
| Washburn Area Museum | Washburn, WI | Computer purchase | $1,109 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Montague scholarships | $1,000 |
| Washburn Cultural Center | Washburn, WI | Cultural center management grant | $971 |
| Kiddiwink Kids | Washburn, WI | Free community crafts | $570 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | English class field trip | $500 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Community feast | $500 |
| Washburn Heritage Association | Washburn, WI | Edmund fitzgerald memorial | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School District of Washburn | Ashland, WI | School forest furniture | $8,000 |
| Washburn Club | Washburn, WI | Lower-Level access grant | $5,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Fire & ice show choir | $5,000 |
| Washburn PTO | Washburn, WI | Storybook theater company grant | $4,600 |
| Friends of Vaughn Library | Ashland, WI | Dolly parton's library | $3,000 |
| Sasha Munson Consulting | Duluth, MN | Workshop for entrepreneurs | $2,000 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Roller skate rentals | $1,824 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Cider press | $1,500 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Attending shakespeare | $1,500 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Roller skates purchase | $1,420 |
| School District of Washburn | Washburn, WI | Games to enhance math | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,950 | 32 |
| 2024 | $63,326 | 34 |
| 2023 | $72,264 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104160
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1933787
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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