Fond Du Lac Area Foundation is located in Fond Du Lac, WI. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fond Du Lac Area Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fond Du Lac Area Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Fond Du Lac Area Foundation generated $5.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fond Du Lac Area Foundation has awarded 358 individual grants totaling $11,480,475. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING A BETTER COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPY, AWARDING EFFECTIVE GRANTS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES TODAY AND FOREVER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY UNDER IRC SEC 501(C)(3). SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN COMPLIANCE WITH HR4-PENSION PROTECTION ACT OF 2006.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Sadoff Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $161,345 |
Tripp Ahern Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara B Andrew Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Holly Brenner Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Colwin Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Franke Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,827,379 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $320,589 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,827,379 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,444,580 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $164,451 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,439,585 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,618,349 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $301,475 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,545 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,403 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $264,834 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,970 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,957 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,514 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $84,675 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,962 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,034 |
| Office expenses | $2,472 |
| Information technology | $5,108 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,840 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,156 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,804 |
| Insurance | $3,336 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,670,854 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $630,583 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,913,345 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,703 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $62,461,578 |
| Investments—other securities | $102,902 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $68,131,111 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,398 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,989,401 |
| Total liabilities | $5,996,799 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,134,312 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $68,131,111 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fond Du Lac Area Foundation has awarded $2,455,415 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
BADGERLAND YOUTH FOR CHRIST PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
BEAVER DAM ROTARY CLUB PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,195 |
BEAVER DAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,500 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FDL COU PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
BO'S HEAVENLY CLUBHOUSE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |