Private foundation · EIN 39-1998578 · Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Jek Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (OCTOBER 31) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$1.5M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
OCTOBER 31
Assets
$36M

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in writing, preferably by email, along with the name and address of the applicant and a description of how the funds will be used. Jek foundation, INC. Does not respond to phone inquiries regarding prospective grants. Email inquiries may be submitted to stadtmueller@jekfdnoshkosh.org. Contact: Gerald J Stadtmueller, Po Box 49, Oshkosh, Wi, 9204202507, STADTMUELLERJ@JEKFDNOSHKOSH.ORG Deadlines: OCTOBER 31 Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oshkosh Community YMCAOshkosh, WICapital campaign$150K
Boys and Girls Club of OshkoshOshkosh, WICapital campaign$150K
Boys and Girls Club of OshkoshOshkosh, WICapital campaign$100K
Oshkosh Area Community PantryOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$100K
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse ServicesOshkosh, WICapital campaign$100K
Habitat for HumanityOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$75K
Greater Oshkosh Healthy NeighboorhoodsOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$70K
Headsup Fox CitiesOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$50K
Paine Art Center and GardensOshkosh, WICapital campaign$50K
Oshkosh Community YMCAOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$50K
Solutions Recovery IncOshkosh, WICapital campaign$50K
Samaritan Counseling Fox Valley IncMenasha, WIUnrestricted operating funds$50K
Boys and Girls Club of OshkoshOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$50K
Grand Opera House FoundationOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$50K
Friends of Public Television WisconsinMadison, WIUnrestricted operating funds$40K
Go-Edc FoundationOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$40K
Nova Counseling ServicesOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$30K
Covey IncOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$25K
Oshkosh Area Community FoundationOshkosh, WIGood samaritan fund$25K
Community for HopeOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$25K
Oshkosh Area Community FoundationOshkosh, WIBid horticulturist$25K
Day By Day Warming ShelterOshkosh, WICapital campaign$25K
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse ServicesOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$25K
ApricityNeenah, WIUnrestricted operating funds$25K
Eaa Aviation FoundationOshkosh, WICapital campaign$20K
Trio Young ScholarsOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$20K
Trio Young ScholarsOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$20K
Tri-County Dental ClinicAppleton, WIUnrestricted operating funds$15K
Paine Art Center and GardensOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$15K
Oshkosh Youth Symphony IncOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$12K
Oshkosh Area School District Edu FdnOshkosh, WISponsorship$10K
Oshkosh Area Community FoundationOshkosh, WIWave robotics$10K
Winnebago Area Literacy CouncilOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$10K
Day By Day Warming ShelterOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$10K
Grand Opera House FoundationOshkosh, WIFour phantoms sponsorship$7,500
Solutions Recovery IncOshkosh, WIWe heart you sponsorship$5,000
Friends of Oshkosh Parks IncOshkosh, WICelebration of lights$4,000
The Teachers' Closet IncOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$2,500
Journey Together Service Dogs IncOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$2,500
Nekimi Fire DeptOshkosh, WIUnrestricted operating funds$1,325

About this foundation

The Jek Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, administered in care of Gerald J Stadtmueller, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Jek Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications must be submitted in writing, preferably by email, along with the name and address of the applicant and a description of how the funds will be used. Jek foundation, INC. Deadlines: OCTOBER 31.

How much does The Jek Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 40 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Jek Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (40 grants), per its latest filing.

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