Private foundation · EIN 26-2522556 · Neenah, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Arno Gunther Charitable Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $240K total, median $14K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$240K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Education Fdn of Port WashingtonPort Washington, WIGeneral use$120K
Friedens Evangelical ChurchPort Washington, WIGeneral use$31K
United Way of Northern Ozaukee CoPort Washington, WIGeneral use$19K
Family Sharing of Ozaukee Co Inc C/O MS Colleen KasperGrafton, WIGeneral use$19K
The Food Pantry C/O Joy DreierPort Washington, WIGeneral use$14K
Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee CampusSaukville, WIGeneral use$11K
W J Niederkorn Library C/O David NimmerPort Washington, WIGeneral use$11K
Port Washington Senior Center C/O Finance DirectorPort Washington, WIGeneral use$7,200
Van Ells Schanen Post N 82 Inc C/O Harold JohnsonPort Washington, WIGeneral use$7,200

About this foundation

Arno Gunther Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Neenah, Wisconsin, administered in care of Stephen J Zimmel, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Arno Gunther Charitable Foundation 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 Arno Gunther Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $240K across 9 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Arno Gunther Charitable Foundation give?

Wisconsin (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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