Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation
The Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation is a private foundation based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its 2022 filing was marked as its final return: the board stated that it had voted to distribute all assets to appropriate charities by year-end 2022 and dissolve the foundation. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation gave $625K across 44 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $624,570
- +163.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 44
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $14,195
- +163.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,235
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing instructed applicants to contact Mickey Crothers with a letter requesting funds and explaining how the funds would qualify as a distribution to a qualified charitable organization. The filing stated there were no restrictions on awards and no deadlines. These were instructions on the foundation’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: Mickey Crothers
Mailing address: 10466 26Th Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone: (715) 720-9107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 175 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Wisconsin. The filing described the foundation’s charitable distributions as serving the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 153% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2020) to $625K (2022). In 2022 it made 44 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 44 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $624,570 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $64,026 | $656,551 | $624,570 | 44 | $624,570 | $32,133 | $32,419 |
| 2021 | $631,818 | $104,975 | $263,578 | $236,700 | 44 | $236,700 | $78,097 | $44,628 |
| 2020 | $789,754 | $83,356 | $249,395 | $222,700 | 42 | — | $56,661 | $52,609 |
| 2019 | $955,430 | $78,125 | $273,571 | $246,700 | 45 | — | $51,254 | $61,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants supported scholarships and organizations providing food, shelter, health services, and other community programs.
Among the grantees, an individual recipient said its mission is to serve, assist, and support the provision of food and other items for people in need in and around Eau Claire an individual recipient said it creates safe space through programs and services for people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, and advocates for social change. Family Resource Center said it works to strengthen children, families, and communities through education, resources, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $624,570. Grants ranged from $2,639 to $83,116, with a median of $9,235. Its largest grants included $83,116 for UW-Eau Claire Domer Scholarships, $43,537 for CVTC scholarships, $39,580 to Chippewa Valley Free Clinic for general activities, $36,941 to Feed an individual recipient, and $36,941 to Community Table for food pantry and meals. An individual recipient received $21,109.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Mickey Crothers as executive director and Larry R. Domer and Linda A. Roe as trustees.
Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation is led by Mickey Crothers, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mickey Crothers
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $15K (2022)
Larry R Domer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda A Roe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $15K, to Mickey Crothers (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation
How much does Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation give each year?
Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation gave $625K across 44 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $237K across 44 grants.
What is Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $9,235, and its average grant was $14,195, across 44 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation give grants?
Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants supported scholarships and organizations providing food, shelter, health services, and other community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation?
The 2022 filing instructed applicants to contact Mickey Crothers with a letter requesting funds and explaining how the funds would qualify as a distribution to a qualified charitable organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's EIN?
Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1966526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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