Private foundation · EIN 82-4111491 · Deerfield, Wisconsin · Environment

Couillard Solar 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $587K total, median $109K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$587K
Median grant
$109K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Solar for GoodEau Claire, WIFor the promotion of a safe, healthy and caring community$309K
Solar on SchoolsOregon, WIFor the promotion of a safe, healthy and caring community$158K
Renew WisconsinMadison, WIFor renewable energy advocacy. education and collaborative initiatives$60K
Midwest Renewable Energy AssocCuster, WIFor the promotion of a safe, healthy and caring community$60K

About this foundation

Couillard Solar Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Deerfield, Wisconsin, administered in care of Cal Couillard 3672 Ridge Road, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Couillard Solar Foundation Inc 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 Couillard Solar Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $587K across 4 grants, a median of $109K.

Where does Couillard Solar Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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