How to apply
Requests should be emailed. There is no set format. Request must demonstrate a good cause and not merely an annual request for operating funds. Contact: Robert Zimmerman, Po Box 1325, Wausau, Wi, 7152301401, rzimmerman@hzattys.com Deadlines: No deadline, but meet quarterly Restrictions: Prefer northern wisconsin, wausau area, or fox valley
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 22 of 23 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts FoundationWausau, WI | Grand theater second century capital campaign | $100K |
| Community Foundation of Nc WisconsiWausau, WI | Donor advised funds | $85K |
| City of WausauWausau, WI | Community improvements | $65K |
| Sayner Community ChurchSayner, WI | Save our church project | $25K |
| Chapman UniversityOrane, CA | Common loon study in northern wisconsin | $20K |
| Wausau West High SchoolWausau, WI | Scholarships | $15K |
| PBS WisconsinMadison, WI | Public television operations | $15K |
| Walleye Restoration FoundationStar Lake, WI | Northwoods walleye restoration project | $10K |
| Fort Wilderness MinistriesMcNaughton, WI | Stable renovation project | $10K |
| Northwoods Childrens MuseumEagle River, WI | Renovation project | $10K |
| Junior Achievement of WisconsinWausau, WI | K-12 student projects | $5,000 |
| DC Everest High SchoolWeston, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic SchoolsWausau, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the RescueBrooklyn, NY | Higher capacity aircraft program | $5,000 |
| Marathon County Literacy CouncilWausau, WI | Literacy programs | $5,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Childrens MuseumStevens Point, WI | Community cove exhibit | $5,000 |
| Wausau School FoundationWausau, WI | Dc everest dolly parton library | $5,000 |
| Faith in ActionWausau, WI | Give the gift of a lift program | $5,000 |
| Little Forest SchoolManitowish Waters, WI | Winter gear for littlest explorers program | $5,000 |
| Safe Families for Children GbAppleton, WI | Volunteer expansion project | $5,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of WiscoMadison, WI | Burn survivor support and fire fighter support | $2,000 |
| Town of Plum LakeSayner, WI | Reichl memorial | $1,000 |
By state: Wisconsin 21 · California 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Walter Alexander Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Walter Alexander Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Requests should be emailed. There is no set format. Request must demonstrate a good cause and not merely an annual request for operating funds. Deadlines: No deadline, but meet quarterly.
How much does Walter Alexander Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Walter Alexander Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (21 grants), California (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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