Private foundation · EIN 46-1468814 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ed and Nancy Reinhart Hengel 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $144K total, median $5,000. 73% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$144K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubLA Crosse, WISupport kids of the community$50K
Providence AcademyLA Crosse, WIEducation$50K
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLLand, water, wildlife protection$10K
St Claire Health MissionLA Crosse, WICommunity healthcare support$10K
Nch Center for PhilanthropyNaples, FLCommunity health support$7,500
Trinitas Classical AcademyHayward, WIEducation of children$5,000
LA Crosse Area Crime StoppersLA Crosse, WIFor protecting the community$5,000
Rotary Club LA Crosse-Valley ViewOnalaska, WICommunity support$2,500
Artis-Naples-Leadership CircleNaples, FLMission support$2,000
Father Joseph Walijewski Legacy BuiLA Crosse, WIMission support$1,000
Onalaska Police K-9 FundOnalaska, WIFor protecting the community$500

By state: Wisconsin 8 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Ed and Nancy Reinhart Hengel Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Ed and Nancy Reinhart Hengel Family Foundation Inc 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 Ed and Nancy Reinhart Hengel Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $144K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ed and Nancy Reinhart Hengel Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (8 grants), Florida (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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