Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 132 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society IncSturgeon Bay, WI | Door county maritime museum archives building | $500K |
| Friends of Bay Beach IncGreen Bay, WI | Bay beach all-inclusive playground (payment 2 of 2) | $500K |
| Greater Green Bay Community FoundationGreen Bay, WI | Cornerstone community ice center | $500K |
| Cp IncGreen Bay, WI | Cp telethon program support & center updates | $263K |
| Bellin Health FoundationGreen Bay, WI | In full embrace-nicu campaign (3 of 4) | $250K |
| Green Bay Botanical GardensGreen Bay, WI | Nature nurtures campaign (3 of 4) | $250K |
| National Railroad Museum IncGreen Bay, WI | Full steam ahead (payment 1 of 4) | $250K |
| On Broadway IncGreen Bay, WI | The public market campaign | $250K |
| The Children's Museum of Green BayGreen Bay, WI | Reaching new heights campaign | $250K |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern WisconsinGreen Bay, WI | Residential recovery program for men (payment 2 of 2) | $100K |
| The Gateway CollectiveGreen Bay, WI | The gateway collective | $100K |
| The Gateway CollectiveGreen Bay, WI | The gateway collective (payment 1 of 3) | $100K |
| Curative ConnectionsGreen Bay, WI | Yester year village campaign (3 of 3) | $80K |
| Brown County United WayGreen Bay, WI | United way annual campaign | $75K |
| Friends of Pals Youth and Families IncGreen Bay, WI | Brown county family center | $75K |
| Brain Center of Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI | Outreach programs/event sponsor/legacy fund | $50K |
| Cesa 7Green Bay, WI | Supporting children with literacy development. | $50K |
| Friends Wisconsin State ParksReedsburg, WI | Upgrade fox river trail (payment 2 of 2) | $50K |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat for HumanityGreen Bay, WI | Restore truck | $50K |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI | Making college possible | $50K |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Conway County School CountsMorrilton, AR | Providing education for students (payment 2 of 3) | $33K |
| Family Services of Northeast WiGreen Bay, WI | Green & gold gala | $30K |
| Greater Green Bay YMCA IncGreen Bay, WI | Ymca annual support | $30K |
| Green Bay Area Public Schools Education FoundationGreen Bay, WI | Gbaps education foundation | $30K |
| Neville Public Museum FoundationGreen Bay, WI | Neville public museum foundation - 2025 exhibits and programs | $30K |
| Wisconsin Humane SocietyGreen Bay, WI | Critical animal care | $30K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green BayGreen Bay, WI | Program support | $25K |
| Foundations Health & Wholeness IncGreen Bay, WI | Ethics in action honors event | $25K |
| Greater Green Bay Community FoundationGreen Bay, WI | Give big green bay | $22K |
| Brown County Civic Music AssociationHobart, WI | Brown county civic music | $20K |
| Greater Green Bay Chamber FoundationGreen Bay, WI | Golden apple awards 2024 | $20K |
| Downtown Green Bay Charities IncGreen Bay, WI | Artfest green bay co-sponsorship | $18K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast WisconsinGreen Bay, WI | Mission partner | $15K |
| Cellcom Green Bay MarathonGreen Bay, WI | Cellcom green bay marathon sponsor | $15K |
| CollegereadyGreen Bay, WI | Lamp of knowledge | $15K |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Spirit of ChildrenEgg Harbor Township, NJ | Spirit of children 1026012 | $15K |
| Food on the Move IncTulsa, OK | Food on the move | $15K |
| Freedom House Ministries IncGreen Bay, WI | Annual program support | $15K |
| Junior Achievement of Wi Inc - Greater Green Bay AreaDe Pere, WI | Junior achievement greater gb | $15K |
| US Venture OpenAppleton, WI | U.s. venture open | $15K |
| United Way KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | 2024 campaign support | $14K |
| Brown County Civic Music AssociationHobart, WI | Chanticleer concert presented by brown county civic music association | $13K |
| Bellin Health FoundationGreen Bay, WI | Bellin run gold sponsor | $12K |
| Achieve Brown CountyGreen Bay, WI | Program support | $10K |
| Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center - Ashwaubenon School DistrictGreen Bay, WI | Sponsorship to support performing arts | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau AreaWausau, WI | Career & workforce development | $10K |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown CountyGreen Bay, WI | Casa of brown county - program support | $10K |
| International Corrugated Packaging FoundationItasca, IL | Circle of distinguished leaders-program support | $10K |
| Jack Link's Aquatic & Activity CenterMinong, WI | Aquatic & activity center | $10K |
| Nashville Coaching CoalitionNashville, TN | Nashville coaching coalition | $10K |
| New Community Shelter IncGreen Bay, WI | Program support - meal program | $10K |
| New NorthGreen Bay, WI | Invest in collaboration | $10K |
| Rawhide Boys RanchNew London, WI | Rawhide youth services | $10K |
| Rotary Foundation of Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WI | Fea, scholarships, and grants | $10K |
| St Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | Youth and community arts consortium of st. norbert college featuring the green bay boy and girl youth choirs, the youth orchestra program,… | $10K |
| The Military Officers Club of Northeastern Wisconsin IncOneida, WI | Veteran program support | $10K |
| United Way of Marathon CountyWausau, WI | United way annual campaign | $10K |
| Golden HouseGreen Bay, WI | Show of strength | $7,500 |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | Annual scholarships | $7,500 |
| Trees for Tomorrow IncEagle River, WI | Trees for tomorrow-exploring science | $7,500 |
By state: Wisconsin 111 · Arkansas 2 · Oklahoma 2 · New Jersey 1 · Michigan 1 · Illinois 2
About this foundation
George Kress Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin, administered in care of Michelle Hansen, tax-exempt since 1955. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does George Kress Foundation 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 George Kress Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 132 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does George Kress Foundation give?
Wisconsin (111 grants), Arkansas (2 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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