Private foundation · EIN 45-6497267 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sue Anne Gelatt 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: 50 grants paid, $475K total, median $4,000. 96% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
50
$475K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in WI
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Claire Health MissionLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$57K
Gundersen MedicalLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$50K
Catholic CharitiesLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$40K
LA Crosse PromiseLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$27K
Hunger Task ForceLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$25K
Salvation ArmyLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$25K
Wafer Food PantryLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$25K
Haven for Special PeopleLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$25K
Viterbo UniversityLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$20K
Coulee Council on AddictionsLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$15K
Great Rivers United WayOnalaska, WIFurther their exempt function$15K
LA Crosse Area YMCALA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$10K
New HorizonsLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$10K
YWCA of the Coulee RegionLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$10K
Give Kids the World IncKissimmee, FLFurther their exempt function$10K
Safe Families for ChildrenLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$10K
Friends of PBS WisconsinMadison, WIFurther their exempt function$10K
Boys & Girls Club of LA CrosseLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
Chileda Institute IncLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
Habitat for Humanity-La CrosseLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
LA Crosse Thanksgiving DinnerLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
Women's Fund of Greater LA CrosseLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
Winn IncLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
Adultteen Challenge of Western WiLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$5,000
Couleecap IncLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$4,000
Endalz Fest FoundationOnalaska, WIFurther their exempt function$4,000
Big Brothersbig SistersLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
Children's MuseumLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
Family & Children's CenterLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
Gateway Area CouncilLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
NmssHartland, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
The Parenting PlaceLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
Grow LA CrosseLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$3,000
FIRST Congregational ChurchLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
LA Crosse Community TheatreLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
LA Crosse Public LibraryLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
LA Crosse Symphony OrchestraLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
Mobile Meals of LA Crosse IncLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
Pump House Regional ArtsLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
St Joseph the WorkmanLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
UfahLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
Next Steps for ChangeOnalaska, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
Karuna IncLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$2,000
Central Hs AlumniLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$1,000
LA Crosse City Vision FoundationLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$1,000
LA Crosse Historical SocietyLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$1,000
Minnesota Maritime MuseumWinona, MNFurther their exempt function$1,000
Mississippi Valley ConservancyLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$1,000
United Campus MinistryLA Crosse, WIFurther their exempt function$1,000
Wisconsin Historical SocietyMadison, WIFurther their exempt function$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 48 · Florida 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, administered in care of R P Smyth, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Sue Anne Gelatt 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 Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $475K across 50 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation give?

Wisconsin (48 grants), Florida (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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