Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc
To support aspirus medford hospital & clinics in its mission to heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities.
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $584K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,750,783
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $583,594
- Median grant
- $231,969
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Aspirus Health Foundation Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 2 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2020) to $1.8M (2023, 18 months). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $1.8M.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Health Foundation Inc Wausau, WI | Transfer of Net Assets Upon Dissolution | $1,502,255 |
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc Medford, WI | Novasure machine (surgical), simulator/manikin (skills LAB), urinalysis automation system (LAB), a colonoscope (surgical) and surgical lights (surgical) | $231,969 |
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc Medford, WI | Blood pressure cuffs (birthing center), otoscopes/opthalmoscopes (medford clinic), terason ultrasound probe (anesthesia), sane cart (emergency services) and a nurse practice council scholarship | $16,559 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $261,617 | $1,852,087 | $1,750,783 | 3 | $146,404 |
| 2022 | $1,689,500 | $319,898 | $357,301 | $249,598 | 2 | $188,944 |
| 2021 | $2,052,161 | $298,398 | $363,147 | $286,863 | 1 | $155,113 |
| 2020 | $1,815,995 | $202,830 | $273,183 | $214,713 | 1 | $96,166 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Medford, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Lange, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Amanda Lange
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Hustedt
President - Aspirus Nw Division
Hospital President → President - Aspirus Nw Division, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Arndt
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Steliga
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Shaw
Vice President - Finance North Region
Hospital CFO → Vice President - Finance North Region, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Destaercke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris O'Leary
Secretary
Board Member at Large → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Krause
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Rau
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Jones
Senior Vice President - CFO
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Stieber
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Sczygelski
Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Meyer
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Carroll
Vp-Information Technology
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Janie Grunwald (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Dassow (2020–2022) — Board Member at Large
- Former: Kaci Klemm (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Luke Dixon (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Roxy Robida (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Ackerman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Hedlund (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Hraby (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Molly Knoll (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Harris (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Vicky Brost (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joe Mitchell (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc
How much does Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc give each year?
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $250K across 2 grants.
What is Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $231,969, and its average grant was $583,594, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc give grants?
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, WI (2 grants).
Does Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aspirus Medford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1777081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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