Private foundation · EIN 23-7117237 · Wausau, Wisconsin

Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership Ltd

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $592K total, median $296K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$592K
Median grant
$296K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce IncWausau, WISupports execution of the greater wausau economic development strategicplan$360K
Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce IncWausau, WISupports hiring an economic development specialist to support the creation of an economic development partnership that will manage the exec…$232K

About this foundation

Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership Ltd is a private grantmaking foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin, administered in care of Dave Eckmann, tax-exempt since 1972. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership Ltd accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership Ltd give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $592K across 2 grants, a median of $296K.

Where does Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership Ltd give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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