Annmarie Foundation Inc
AnnMarie Foundation Inc is a private philanthropic foundation based in Medford, Wisconsin. Established in 1973 by Bob Cervenka and Louie Vokurka, founders of Phillips Plastics Corporation, the foundation was named in honor of the founders' mothers, Ann and Marie. The foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Wisconsin communities through monetary awards to schools and non-profits, promoting educational, humanitarian, cultural, and recreational initiatives, and supporting scholarship programs for high school graduates pursuing higher education.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.1M
+2299.4% YoY
Grant Count
72
-57.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$154K
+5598.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on fostering meaningful community impact through grants and scholarships. Primary funding areas include:
- Educational initiatives (prioritized focus area)
- Humanitarian activities
- Cultural programs
- Recreational initiatives
- Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (priority for school requests)
- Student engagement and hands-on learning opportunities
The foundation prioritizes requests with a focus on STEM and favors student engagement and hands-on learning opportunities. Grant requests should focus on experiential opportunities for the betterment of the individual and/or community, with preference given to requests for tangible and durable items.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not provide funding for:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Wisconsin communities that were home to Phillips Plastics Corporation and its employees, including:
- Eau Claire
- Hudson
- Medford
- Menomonie
- New Richmond
- Phillips
- Prescott
- Chippewa Falls
The foundation also extends its mission to neighboring areas that were home to the family of employees.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving:
- Total assets: $10.5 million (as of 2024)
- Total liabilities: $0 (as of 2024)
- Revenue: $669,000 (2024)
- Expenses: $530,000 (2024)
- Total giving: $11,104,187 (cumulative)
Grant History: To date, the AnnMarie Foundation has awarded more than 6,200 grants and scholarships, totaling over $12 million in support of educational, humanitarian, cultural, and recreational activities.
Tax Status:
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since April 1974
- EIN: 23-7301323
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $10,454,766 | $9,539,080 |
| Revenue | $706,156 | $669,148 | $870,315 |
| Expenses | $11,146,510 | $530,034 | $469,895 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,126,380 | $489,963 | $437,228 |
| Net Investment Income | $647,526 | $584,759 | $762,531 |
| Distributable Amount | $279,366 | $480,847 | $502,749 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Annmarie Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON BAKKEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MELISA HANSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES UHLIR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ERIK LANGFOSS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AL LEONARD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZY OCKER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LARRY GEE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PEGGY LARSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2025, the AnnMarie Foundation became the newest Affiliate Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF), bringing $11 million in assets to the partnership. This transformative partnership solidifies a shared commitment to fostering meaningful community impact and ensures the AnnMarie Foundation's legacy of generosity will continue to inspire for generations to come. The foundation became independent after Phillips Plastics Corporation was sold in 2010, and continues to carry forward its mission to enrich communities through grants and scholarships.
AnnMarie Foundation Brings $11 Million in Assets to Become ECCF\u2019s Newest\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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