Private foundation · EIN 20-0506791 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dahl Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $293K total, median $10K. 70% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$293K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gateway Area CouncilLa Crosse, WIHumanitarian$105K
Onalaska YMCALa Crosse, WIHumanitarian$50K
Family & Children's CenterLA Crosse, WIHumanitarian$50K
Winona YMCAWinona, MNHumanitarian$50K
Coulee Region Humane SocietyOnalaska, WIHumanitarian$10K
Winona Community Foundation IncWinona, MNEducation$10K
Watda FoundationMadison, WIHumanitarian$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNHealth$2,500
Gundersen Medical FoundationLA Crosse, WIHealth$2,500
Aquinas Catholic Schools IncLa Crosse, WIEducation$2,500

By state: Wisconsin 7 · Minnesota 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Dahl Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, administered in care of Harry J Dahl, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dahl Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dahl Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $293K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dahl Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (7 grants), Minnesota (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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