Alexander Charitable Foundationinc
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Port Edwards, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and direct charitable activity consisting of amounts paid to maintain the operating assets of an art and history center.
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Alexander Charitable Foundationinc gave $1.2M across 107 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,150,100
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 107
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,749
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $20,477,693
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (67% 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 Alexander Charitable Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9, Port Edwards, WI 54469
Phone: (715) 887-2455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander Charitable Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was So Wood Co YMCA ($438K). Together the top 10 received $680K.
Grant Size Distribution
362 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 347 grants of 362 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. Other reported shares were Illinois 6%, Florida 6%, California 3%, and Minnesota 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 107 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alexander Charitable Foundationinc gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $860K (2019) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 107 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| So Wood Co YMCA Port Edwards, WI | SAME | $437,500 |
| Anna Maria Island Community Center Anna Maria, FL | SAME | $50,000 |
| Marshall Buehler Scholarship Fund Wisconsin Rapids, WI | SAME | $42,000 |
| Northern Sky Theater Ephraim, WI | Meet Financial Needs | $32,400 |
| Boys Girls Club Wisconsin Rapids, WI | SAME | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Wisconsin Rapids, WI | SAME | $23,000 |
| ODC Inc Wisconsin Rapids, WI | SAME | $20,000 |
| Companion Animal Medical Program Bend, OR | Meet Financial Needs | $15,000 |
| Milkweed Gardens South Bend, IN | SAME | $15,000 |
| Uwsp Foundation Inc Stevens Point, WI | Meets Financial Needs | $15,000 |
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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 | $20,477,693 | $2,390,158 | $1,390,192 | $1,150,100 | 107 | $1,269,291 | $2,282,620 | $1,180,305 |
| 2024 | $19,477,919 | $1,666,258 | $1,196,004 | $1,003,000 | 89 | $1,082,255 | $639,318 | $1,160,809 |
| 2023 | $19,007,116 | $1,141,527 | $1,176,275 | $979,000 | 81 | $1,062,013 | $555,951 | $1,091,986 |
| 2022 | $19,094,377 | $1,118,583 | $1,281,770 | $1,020,000 | 45 | $1,104,483 | $948,083 | $1,071,308 |
| 2021 | $19,256,144 | $3,155,270 | $1,113,847 | $875,000 | 40 | $940,669 | $2,992,790 | $1,083,425 |
| 2020 | $17,214,064 | $1,632,390 | $1,067,962 | $865,000 | 35 | — | $1,502,393 | $933,947 |
| 2019 | $16,651,355 | $1,422,699 | $1,102,798 | $860,000 | 23 | — | $1,266,464 | $933,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander Charitable Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 filing describes its direct charitable activity as maintaining the operating assets of an art and history center. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Anna Maria Island Community Center says its mission is to enhance the wellbeing of people of all ages while preserving community through programs and partnerships. Northern Sky Theater says it creates and presents professional musical and dramatic productions that advance appreciation of U.S. culture and heritage. Create Portage County describes its work as promoting arts and culture, creative placemaking, and innovation.
Other supported organizations describe work in education, family support, health-related assistance, housing and workforce development, LGBTQ+ equality, and local journalism. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 107 grants totaling $1,150,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $437,500, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $437,500 to SO WOOD CO YMCA in Port Edwards, Wisconsin; $50,000 to Anna Maria Island Community Center in Florida; $42,000 to Marshall Buehler Scholarship Fund in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; and $32,400 to Northern Sky Theater. Other grants included $30,000 to Boys Girls Club, $23,000 to Planned Parenthood, and $20,000 to ODC Inc., all in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Additional 2025 recipients included Northern Lights Foundation ($10,000), Create Portage County Inc ($10,000), Human Rights Campaign Inc ($8,000), Homes of Hope Inc ($7,000), and Chicago Public Media Inc ($7,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Leslie V Arendt, President; J Marshall Buehler, Vice President; Karen Thiel, Secretary/Treasurer; Wendy Mospan, Vice President; Tracy McCormick and Joann Lester, Members; and Lauren Arendt, Shawna Bartimoccia, and Patricia Roberts, Directors. Crystal Rietveld is also listed as a Member.
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc is led by J. Marshall Buehler, V President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Marshall Buehler
V President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leslie V. Arendt
President
V President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Wendy Mospan
V President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lauren Arendt
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patricia Roberts
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Shawna Bartimoccia
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karen Thiel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Tracy McCormick
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Crystal Rietveld
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joann Lester
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Charles R. Lester (2019–2023) — V President & Director
- Former: John A. Casey (2019–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Tim Wright (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Karen Thiel (Sec/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Charitable Foundationinc
How much does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc give each year?
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc gave $1.2M across 107 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 89 grants.
What is Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,749, across 107 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc give grants?
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (6%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wisconsin Rapids, WI (12 grants), Chicago, IL (11 grants), Stevens Point, WI (6 grants) and Madison, WI (6 grants).
Does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 107 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same" (96 grants) and "Meet Financial Needs" (9 grants).
Who are Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include So Wood Co YMCA ($437,500), Anna Maria Island Community Center ($50,000) and Marshall Buehler Scholarship Fund ($42,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander Charitable Foundationinc?
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc reported $20.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as maintaining the operating assets of an art and history center. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander Charitable Foundationinc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's EIN?
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6045140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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