Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down; the filing says it transferred its endowment fund balance to Aspirus Health Foundation, Inc., InCourage Community Foundation, and Family Health Center of Marshfield on December 31, 2025.
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc gave $6.3M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $634K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,340,058
- +33864.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $634,006
- +3296.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $191,327
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8080, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8080
Phone: (715) 421-7488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Health Center of Marshfield ($4.2M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 19 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 itemized grants list recipients in Wisconsin and one recipient in Holland, Michigan. The foundation’s program description refers to health care and social service organizations within its service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 10944% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $6.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Health Center of Marshfield Marshfield, WI | General Assistance | $4,156,727 |
| Aspirus Health Foundation Inc Wausau, WI | General Assistance | $1,000,775 |
| Feeding Our Communities with United Services Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $250,000 |
| Mary's Place Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $250,000 |
| Incourage Community Foundation Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $222,653 |
| Wisconsin Rapids Family Center Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $160,000 |
| United Way of SWC Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $135,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area Inc Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $110,000 |
| YMCA of South Wood County Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Assistance | $29,903 |
| Opportunity Development Centers Holland, MI | General Assistance | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $257,859 | $6,425,931 | $6,340,058 | 10 | $176,178 |
| 2024 | $6,783,018 | $1,676,037 | $129,789 | $18,667 | 1 | $1,581,890 |
| 2023 | $6,139,702 | $388,103 | $111,207 | $5,815 | 1 | $272,327 |
| 2022 | $5,344,793 | $388,427 | $219,363 | $57,405 | 5 | $138,959 |
| 2021 | $6,214,078 | $467,823 | $274,038 | $21,200 | 2 | $246,492 |
| 2020 | $5,644,447 | $688,515 | $184,302 | $88,822 | 4 | $520,012 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the work of Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics; reduce substance abuse and addiction; improve mental health, especially among adolescents; improve physical and nutritional fitness, especially for youth and older adults; assist individuals and families during medical treatment; and promote a healthy, safe, and connected community.
The filing describes the foundation as collecting donor contributions for the hospital and community nonprofits whose services align with the hospital’s community health initiatives, and holding funds until they have a specified use. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Family Health Center of Marshfield says its mission is to provide high-quality health care access for underserved people and enhance community health. Aspirus Health Foundation says it works to heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities. Wisconsin Rapids Family Center says it empowers people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and addresses the roots of abuse through education and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $6,340,058. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $4,156,727, with a median of $191,326. The listed grants were designated for general assistance.
The largest awards were $4,156,727 to Family Health Center of Marshfield and $1,000,775 to Aspirus Health Foundation. Other notable grants included $250,000 each to Feeding Our Communities with United Services and Mary’s Place, and $222,653 to InCourage Community Foundation.
The filing says the foundation approved a requested amount and then notified the requesting agency. The agency was required to send bills or invoices to the foundation for payment, up to the approved amount.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Roth-Mallek as chair, Steve Walczak as vice chair, Gregg Gehrke as secretary/treasurer, Michael Bovee and Kurt Heuer as directors, and Sherry Evenson as executive director.
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc is led by Sherry Evenson, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherry Evenson
Executive Director
Chair → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Nancy Roth-Mallek
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Heuer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bovee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Gehrke
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Walczak
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kathy Russeth (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 71521
- Former: Jill Kurszewski (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Julie Buerger (2020) — Director
- Former: Todd Cour (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Sherry Evenson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc
How much does Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc give each year?
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc gave $6.3M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
What is Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $191,327, and its average grant was $634,006, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc give grants?
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wisconsin Rapids, WI (7 grants).
Does Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Health Center of Marshfield ($4,156,727), Aspirus Health Foundation Inc ($1,000,775) and Feeding Our Communities with United Services ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the work of Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics; reduce substance abuse and addiction; improve mental health, especially among adolescents; improve physical and nutritional fitness, especially for youth and older adults; assist individuals and families during medical treatment; and promote a healthy, safe, and connected community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc?
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aspirus Riverview Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1509239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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