Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including the arts, robotics and STEM education, recovery housing, youth mentoring, and outdoor activities.
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd gave $364K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $364,194
- -83.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -70.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,343
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,120,693
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing instructs organizations to submit a written request to Lisa Gappa. The request must be no more than one page and include the organization’s name, purpose, membership and whom it serves or what it aims to accomplish; a description of the project or activity; the amount requested or in-kind donation sought; how the funds will be used; and the organization’s fundraising plans for the project or activity. An organization may submit a request once each year.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are accepted at any time during the year and can take up to 12 weeks to process.
- Deadline
- Requests are accepted at any time during the year and can take up to 12 weeks to process.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Gaapa
Mailing address: One Ashley Way, Arcadia, WI 54612
Phone: (608) 323-6253
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashley for the Arts Ltd ($115K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 245 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 14% to Mississippi, 11% to Minnesota, 6% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to California. The listed grants also include recipients in Florida and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $364K (2024) to $5.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley for the Arts Ltd Arcadia, WI | General Support | $80,000 |
| Ashleys Angels Inc - MS Pontotoc, MS | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ashley for the Arts Ltd Arcadia, WI | General Support | $35,000 |
| Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition Inc Onalaska, WI | General Support - First Robotics | $25,000 |
| Ashleys Angels Inc - PA Lessport, PA | General Suppor | $23,594 |
| Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition Inc Onalaska, WI | General Support - First Robotics | $22,500 |
| Trinity Sober Homes St. Paul, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Kicking Bear Foundation Lacrescent, MN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Sports Camp Oakland, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,120,693 | $284,315 | $383,538 | $364,194 | 21 | $364,194 | $284,195 | $485,745 |
| 2023 | $10,219,916 | $256,845 | $2,232,720 | $2,210,294 | 72 | $2,210,294 | $242,327 | $540,559 |
| 2022 | $12,195,791 | $219,137 | $1,847,727 | $1,826,500 | 31 | $1,826,500 | $240,011 | $607,280 |
| 2021 | $13,824,381 | $199,581 | $5,067,794 | $5,036,888 | 64 | $5,036,888 | $253,906 | $835,863 |
| 2020 | $18,692,594 | $366,555 | $4,503,218 | $4,476,426 | 57 | — | $342,897 | $1,011,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $486K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for arts organizations, robotics programs, and organizations serving youth and people in recovery. Grantee-reported missions illustrate this range: Ashley for the Arts says it encourages community participation in the arts and broadens cultural horizons; Trinity Sober Homes says it provides transitional housing and support to men recovering from alcoholism; and Queen City Robotics Alliance says it provides hands-on STEM experiences for local youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $364,194. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. Recent reported giving was $2,210,294 across 72 grants in 2023 and $1,826,500 across 31 grants in 2022.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $80,000 and $35,000 to Ashley for the Arts, both for general support; $50,000 to Ashleys Angels Inc - MS for general support; and two grants of $25,000 and $22,500 to Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition for general support of FIRST Robotics. Other listed awards included $23,594 to Ashleys Angels Inc - PA, $20,000 to Trinity Sober Homes, and $15,000 each to Kicking Bear Foundation, Kids Outdoor Sports Camp, and Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald G Wanek as president, Todd R Wanek as vice president, Charles He Vogel as treasurer, Shari S Wagner as secretary, Troy Muller as assistant treasurer, and Stephen R Calkins as assistant secretary.
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd is led by Ronald G. Wanek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald G. Wanek
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari S. Wagner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Calkins
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Se → Assistant Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd R. Wanek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Muller
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Tr → Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles He Vogel
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles He Wagner (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd
How much does Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd give each year?
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd gave $364K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 72 grants.
What is Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,343, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd that year got $14K on average.
Where does Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd give grants?
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Wisconsin: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (14%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arcadia, WI (4 grants), Onalaska, WI (2 grants) and Chippewa Falls, WI (2 grants).
Does Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Ashley for the Arts Ltd ($115,000 across 2 grants), Ashleys Angels Inc - MS ($50,000) and Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition Inc ($47,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd?
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $486K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for arts organizations, robotics programs, and organizations serving youth and people in recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1948289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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