Private foundation · EIN 39-1839441 · Hilbert, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul O and Carol H Gehl 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $669K total, median $20K. 85% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$669K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in WI
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Norbert College FoundationDe Pere, WIProgram Support$358K
National Railroad MuseumGreen Bay, WIProgram Support$125K
Relevant RadioLincolnshire, ILProgram Support$40K
St Mary Help of ChristiansHilbert, WIProgram support$32K
Legatus of Northeast Wisconsin ChapterPulaski, WIProgram support$25K
Rawhide Youth ServicesNew London, WISupport for the US Venture Open$20K
St Gianna ClinicDe Pere, WIGeneral Support$20K
Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WIProgram Support$15K
Children's Hospital of Wi FoundationMilwaukee, WIProgram Support$10K
SpiritusMenasha, WIGeneral Support$10K
St Lawrence SeminaryMount Calvary, WIProgram support$10K
Curran Spirituality Center IncDenmark, WIGeneral Support$3,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYProgram support$660

By state: Wisconsin 11 · Illinois 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Hilbert, Wisconsin, administered in care of Paul O Gehl, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc 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 Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $669K across 13 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (11 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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