Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Minocqua, Wisconsin. It provides economic relief to local people and families facing long-term illness or losses due to natural disasters, and makes donations to other charitable organizations.
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc gave $24K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,550
- +65.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +88.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,385
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $174,563
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1481 Gunlock Shores Lane, Minocqua, WI 54548
Phone: (920) 210-5387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wounded Warrior Project ($300). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($22,050), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Minocqua, Wisconsin. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin; 1% each went to recipients in Florida, North Carolina, New York, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $24K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,050 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Provide Financial Aid to Charity | $300 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Provide Financial Aid to Charity | $300 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Provide Financial Aid to Charity | $300 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Provide Financial Aid to Charity | $300 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | Provide Financial Aid to Charity | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,563 | $42,821 | $28,703 | $23,550 | 17 | $23,550 | $16,235 | $11,227 |
| 2024 | $160,645 | $23,923 | $15,984 | $14,200 | 9 | $15,864 | $9,972 | $10,198 |
| 2023 | $152,481 | $17,024 | $12,349 | $10,995 | 7 | $11,925 | $8,635 | $8,976 |
| 2022 | $147,806 | $44,402 | $21,332 | $20,000 | 2 | $21,191 | $30,521 | $9,330 |
| 2021 | $124,736 | $11,751 | $15,692 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $10,118 | — |
| 2020 | $128,677 | $8,557 | $605 | — | — | — | $6,647 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing economic relief to a local person, family, or families in need because of a personal struggle with long-term illness or a loss due to natural disaster. It also reports making financial donations to charitable organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Make-A-Wish Foundation of America describes its mission as creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $23,550. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,000, with a median of $2,000. The 2025 filing lists multiple $2,000 grants to individuals for economic relief due to medical hardship. It also reports $300 grants to Samaritan’s Purse, Wounded Warrior Project, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William A Gerrits as chairman/president, Debra Gerrits as vice-president, William D Gerrits as treasurer, Heidi Gerrits as trustee, and Dean D Hohl as secretary.
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc is led by William D. Gerrits, Chairman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William D. Gerrits
Chairman, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Gerrits
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean D. Hohl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Gerrits
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Hohl (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc
How much does Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc give each year?
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc gave $24K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 9 grants.
What is Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,385, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc give grants?
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Economic Relief Due to Medical Hardship" (12 grants) and "Provide Financial Aid to Charity" (5 grants).
Who are Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wounded Warrior Project ($300), Samaritan's Purse ($300) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($22,050), which are not listed by name. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc?
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc reported $175K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing economic relief to a local person, family, or families in need because of a personal struggle with long-term illness or a loss due to natural disaster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4050166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Aaron Gerrits Rhemody Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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