ALM Charities Inc
ALM Charities Inc is a public charity based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Incorporated in 2001, it raises funds through events and distributes grants to local nonprofits serving people with special needs, veterans, first responders, children and families in need, and other community needs.
ALM Charities Inc at a glance
In short: ALM Charities Inc gave $452K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $452,000
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,143
- -30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $276,743
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ALM Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says eligible organizations may apply through its grant application form. Applicants are asked to email three years of financials side by side, including budget and expenses, and an IRS Determination Letter showing 501(c)(3) public charity status. The funder says some exclusions apply, including for schools and first responders. It also says organizations may apply again whether or not they received a grant previously.
- Review Cycle
- The stated annual deadline is July 15. The 2026 deadline of July 15, 2026 has passed. The website also lists a separate Big Dig Community Service Project grant cycle with a May 31, 2026 submission deadline; that deadline has passed as well.
- Deadline
- The stated annual deadline is July 15.
- Contact
Mailing address: 920 10Th Ave N PO Box 189, Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone: (608) 783-6411
Website: https://almcharities.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ALM Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Clare Health Mission ($40K). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 91 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes the grant program as serving local nonprofits in the communities where ALM Charities operates. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients and 8% to Minnesota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ALM Charities Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2020) to $693K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $452K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Clare Health Mission La Crosse, WI | Funds will enhance their pharmacy operations, directly impacting patient care and outcomes. Enable development of collaborative practice agreements allow pharmacists to see patients directly. Provide specialized education and medication management for those with diabetes and hypertension. | $40,000 |
| Monroe County Sheriffs Office Sparta, WI | New drone used for search and rescue operations, public events, apprehension of fleeing suspects, tactical operations, intelligence gathering, and crash and crime scene reconstruction. | $39,000 |
| CASA for Kids Onalaska, WI | With so many kids on the waitlist and needing to go to a vetting process in order of severity they are in need for more staff to recruit volunteer advocates, provide training, and oversee case management. Funding will help retain case managers in rural areas. Funding will also allow them to serve and additional 60 this year. | $30,000 |
| La Crosse Area Family YMCA La Crosse, WI | To fund the expansion of the wellness warriors program. Funding will allow them to hire a veterans mental health outreach coordinator. The veterans wellness program coordinator will support the planning, coordination, marketing and expansion of veteran-focused initiatives, including wellness warriors and salute social programs. The coordinator will work closely with the mental health director to enhance program delivery, build collaborative partnerships, and support volunteer opportunities for veterans. | $26,000 |
| Holmen Police Department Holmen, WI | Purchase detectachem apex r7 device. Handheld portable drug detection tool to help safeguard the community. Detects fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Also committed to supporting surrounding law enforcement agencies for mutual aid and collaborative operations. | $25,000 |
| Nodine Fire & Rescue Dakota, MN | We will use this grant to supply new and existing members turnout gear to remain compliant and provide our members with the most current and advanced equipment to keep our personnel safe. This grant will keep our fire and rescue personnel safe and compliant, which in turn will be a benefit to the community we so proudly serve, as they will know that our organization continually strives to improve our service through training and better equipment. | $25,000 |
| Outdoor Recreation Alliance of 7 Rivers Region La Crosse, WI | Provide stipends, tools, ppe, transportation, and credentialing to young adults facing financial hardships. Will help ofs graduates earn osha-10, cpr/first aid, and wi bureau of apprenticeship standards pre-apprenticeship certification. | $20,000 |
| Village of Plain Plain, WI | Rehabilitation of the Ballfield at the Community Park | $20,000 |
| Outdoors Forever Mauston, WI | Community Trail Farms Project | $15,500 |
| The Hunger Task Force La Crosse, WI | Increase service due to the government's budget cuts that will affect 88,000 wisconsinites. Funding will be used to provide emergency, supplemental food, reaching over 400,000 low-income individuals. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276,743 | $506,578 | $552,309 | $452,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $269,847 | $598,091 | $781,454 | $693,236 | 30 |
| 2023 | $414,921 | $349,550 | $296,902 | $265,770 | 19 |
| 2022 | $385,827 | $347,508 | $262,821 | $230,600 | 14 |
| 2021 | $278,048 | $48,524 | $60,005 | — | — |
| 2020 | $304,366 | $15,499 | $160,571 | $142,700 | 13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2025 filing, ALM Charities says it is organized to raise funds and distribute them to organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Its website describes its goal as creating a better life in the communities it serves by helping people with the fewest resources.
Its giving includes health, public safety, youth and family support, food assistance, education, and community projects. Examples of grantees’ stated missions include the La Crosse Area Family Y’s work promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being; Aptiv’s support for people with disabilities to live independently; and The Parenting Place’s work supporting adults who nurture thriving children. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, ALM Charities reported 28 grants totaling $452,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $40,000, with a median of $13,500. Notable awards included $40,000 to St Clare Health Mission for pharmacy operations and patient care; $39,000 to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for a drone; $30,000 to CASA for Kids for staffing and volunteer advocacy; and $26,000 to the La Crosse Area Family YMCA to expand its veterans wellness program.
Other 2025 awards included $25,000 to Nodine Fire & Rescue for turnout gear, $20,000 to Outdoor Recreation Alliance of 7 Rivers Region for training and employment-related support for young adults, $15,000 to The Hunger Task Force for emergency supplemental food, and $15,000 to The Parenting Place for diapers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Bakke, Alesha Odegaard, June Gale, Taylor Mathy-Sauerman, and Tara Molling as directors. It lists Scott Mathy as president and secretary, and Jenna Hinze, Katie Rezin, and Julie Malesytcki in controller, operations manager, and administrator roles, respectively.
ALM Charities Inc is led by Scott P. Mathy, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott P. Mathy
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June R. Gale
Director
Event Supervisor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alesha Odegaard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bakke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Molling
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Mathy-Sauerman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Hinze
Controller
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Rezin
Operations Manager
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Malesytcki
Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dyanne Brudos (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Roberta Swinghammer (2020–2024) — Administrator
- Former: Taylor Mathy Sauerman (2023) — Director
- Former: Marvin J. Hohl (2020–2022) — Controller & Vice President of Finance
- Former: Jill Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Taylor Mathy (2020) — President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 ALM Charities Inc
How much does ALM Charities Inc give each year?
ALM Charities Inc gave $452K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $693K across 30 grants.
What is ALM Charities Inc's typical grant size?
ALM Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $16,143, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from ALM Charities Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does ALM Charities Inc give grants?
ALM Charities Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Crosse, WI (14 grants), Onalaska, WI (2 grants), Mauston, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does ALM Charities Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of ALM Charities Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are ALM Charities Inc's largest grantees?
ALM Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Clare Health Mission ($40,000), Monroe County Sheriffs Office ($39,000) and CASA for Kids ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ALM Charities Inc?
ALM Charities Inc reported $277K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $507K.
What does ALM Charities Inc fund?
In its 2025 filing, ALM Charities says it is organized to raise funds and distribute them to organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Its website describes its goal as creating a better life in the communities it serves by helping people with the fewest resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ALM Charities Inc?
The website says eligible organizations may apply through its grant application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ALM Charities Inc's EIN?
ALM Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2031449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). ALM Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alm-charities-inc-morg_a30e030fbb3d49c388f40c3675da1573
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