Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Eau Claire, WI EIN: 39-1966526

The Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation is a private foundation based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its 2022 filing states that distributions would be made to meaningful charities in the Eau Claire area; the board also voted to distribute all assets to appropriate charities by year-end 2022 and dissolve the foundation.

Key facts about Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation

In short: Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation gave $625K across 44 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. 2% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
39-1966526
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$624,570
Grants made (2022)
44
Average grant
$14,195
Median grant
$9,235
New grantees (estimate)
2% first-time grantees (1 of 41, 2022)
Primary geography
Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
How to apply
The filing says to contact Mickey Crothers with a letter requesting funds and explaining why they qualify as a distribution to a qualified charitable organization. Full details ↓
Deadline
None.

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$625K

+163.9% YoY

Grant Count

44

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+163.9% YoY

Is Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation open to new grantees?

2%

first-time grantees, 2022

In 2022, 1 of 41 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count

Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.

  • 98% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
  • Giving grew 153% from 2019 to 2022. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s filing describes charitable distributions but does not state a separate mission. Its 2022 grants included scholarships, food assistance, shelter, behavioral health, animal welfare, and youth activities. For example, St. Francis Food Pantry says its mission is to provide food and other items to people in need in and around Eau Claire County. Bolton Refuge House describes its work as creating safe space and providing services for people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Family Resource Center says it strengthens children, families, and communities through education, resources, and support.

Grantmaking

In 2022, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $624,570. Awards 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, and $36,941 each to Feed My People Food Pantry and Community Table.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s filing states that distributions would go to meaningful charities in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area. Its grant data reports that 100% of 2022 grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients; however, the itemized recipient information also lists Big Brothers Big Sisters in Iowa and Junior Achievement in Louisiana.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 44 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Eau ClaireChippewa FallsMadisonMilwaukeeMenomonieRice Lake

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K45 grants201942 grants202044 grants202144 grants2022

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

UW-Eau Claire Domer Scholarships: $83KUW-Eau Claire DomerScholarships$83KCVTC Scholarhips: $44KCVTC Scholarhips$44KChippewa Valley Free Clinic: $40KChippewa Valley Free Clinic$40KFeed My People Food Pantry: $37KFeed My People Food Pantry$37KCommunity Table: $37KCommunity Table$37KEau Claire County Humane Associatio: $29KEau Claire County HumaneAssociatio$29KCatholic CharitiesSojourner House: $26KCatholic CharitiesSojournerHouse$26KSt Francis Food Pantry: $21KSt Francis Food Pantry$21KTrinity Lutheran Food Pantry: $21KTrinity Lutheran Food Pantry$21KFlying Eagles: $21KFlying Eagles$21K

Grant Size Distribution

175 grants across all recorded years

174<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
UW-Eau Claire Domer Scholarships Eau Claire, WIScholarships$83,116
CVTC Scholarhips Eau Claire, WIScholarships$43,537
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Eau Claire, WIGeneral Activities$39,580
Feed My People Food Pantry Eau Claire, WIGeneral Activities$36,941
Community Table Eau Claire, WIFood Pantry & Meals$36,941
Eau Claire County Humane Associatio Eau Claire, WISpay & Neuter Program$29,025
Catholic CharitiesSojourner House Eau Claire, WISojourner House Homeless Shelter$26,386
St Francis Food Pantry Eau Claire, WIFood Pantry$21,109
Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry Eau Claire, WIFoot Pantry$21,109
Flying Eagles Eau Claire, WIDevelop Youth Ski Jumping Skills$21,109

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2022 $624,570 44
2021 $236,700 44
2020 $222,700 42
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.52019202020212022
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists 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

Mickey Crothers — Executive Dir.: $15KMickey CrothersExecutive Dir.$15K

Contact

Application contact: Mickey Crothers
Mailing address: 10466 26Th Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone: (715) 720-9107

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 filing. 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 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation that year got $7K on average.

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 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (35 grants), Chippewa Falls, WI (3 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).

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 filing.

Who are Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's largest grantees?

Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include UW-Eau Claire Domer Scholarships ($83,116), CVTC Scholarhips ($43,537) and Chippewa Valley Free Clinic ($39,580), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

What does Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation fund?

The foundation’s filing describes charitable distributions but does not state a separate mission. Its 2022 grants included scholarships, food assistance, shelter, behavioral health, animal welfare, and youth activities. For example, St. Francis Food Pantry says its mission is to provide food and other items to people in need in and around Eau Claire County. Bolton Refuge House describes its work as creating safe space and providing services for people impacted by domestic violence and sexual as…

How do I apply for a grant from Arnold & Lois Domer Foundation?

The filing says to contact Mickey Crothers with a letter requesting funds and explaining why they 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 ↑

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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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