Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc
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Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc gave $311K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $311K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $311,300
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $311,300
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $311,300
- Total assets
- $1,327,832
- +79.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Benedictine Wowen of Madison Inc ($311K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $306K (2020) to $508K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Wowen of Madison Inc Madison, WI | Operational and Capital Needs of the Entity. | $311,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,327,832 | $1,167,331 | $580,451 | $311,300 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $740,952 | $880,726 | $709,545 | $379,809 | 1 | $-510 |
| 2022 | $571,965 | $856,545 | $794,271 | $506,364 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $512,906 | $1,098,397 | $1,404,256 | $507,853 | 1 | $1 |
| 2020 | $813,356 | $858,359 | $714,979 | $305,980 | 1 | $21,020 |
About Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Middleton, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $311K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc is led by Lynne Smith Osb, Board Member, President, Board Member & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynne Smith Osb
Board Member, President, Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member, President, Board Member & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Trondson
Board Member & Executive Di
Board Member & Executive Director → Board Member & Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Joanne Kollasch Osb
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary David Walgenbach Osb
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member, Treasurer, Board Member & President → Board Member & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Charles McLimans (2020–2022) — Board Member & CEO
- Former: Amy Bonomie (2020–2021) — Director & Mission Advancem
- Former: Nancy Sandelback (2020–2021) — Collections Manager
- Former: Allie Christensen (2021) — Digital Media Specialist
- Former: Lara Dulin (2021) — Development & Database Manager
- Former: Bob Dinndorf (2020) — Major Gifts Officer
- Former: Brooke Moriarty (2020) — Digital Media Specialist
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Erin Trondson (Board Member, Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc
How much does Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc give each year?
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc gave $311K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $380K across 1 grant.
How large is Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc?
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc?
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Middleton, WI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc operate?
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1830847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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