Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation
The Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In filing year 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $802,000, all to recipients in Wisconsin.
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation gave $802K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $802,000
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,467
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $5,067,855
- +111.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says no standard form or application process is required. It lists Alyce Dahlin as the contact for applying and states there are no restrictions on awards. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Alyce Dahlin
Mailing address: 2670 Good Shepherd Lane, Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone: (920) 833-6895
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation ($310K). Together the top 10 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 113 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 374% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 412% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $802K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $802K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation Green Bay, WI | Richard j resch school of engineering endowment fund and phuture phoenix philantrhopist endowment | $310,000 |
| HSHS St Mary's Hospital Green Bay, WI | To Support Hospital Employees and Fund General Operations | $140,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Bernie and Alyce Dahlin Endowed Scholarship Fund | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Community Support and Development for Youth and Teen | $50,000 |
| Center for Childhood Safety Green Bay, WI | Building Fund Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Einstein Project Green Bay, WI | General Programs and Services | $50,000 |
| New Zoological Society Green Bay, WI | To be applied towards payoff of debt on the cornerstone animal hospital | $35,000 |
| Curative Connections Green Bay, WI | Garden Gala: Growing Connections | $30,000 |
| National Railroad Museum Green Bay, WI | General Programs and Services | $20,000 |
| Rawhide Inc New London, WI | General Programs and Services | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,067,855 | $3,510,405 | $836,486 | $802,000 | 15 | $804,087 | $404,982 | $194,995 |
| 2024 | $2,393,936 | $390,162 | $734,008 | $696,500 | 14 | $699,624 | $290,675 | $198,998 |
| 2023 | $2,737,782 | $184,596 | $415,012 | $372,700 | 29 | $375,719 | $59,440 | $190,681 |
| 2022 | $2,968,198 | $134,334 | $214,263 | $169,300 | 23 | $172,124 | $18,893 | $186,547 |
| 2021 | $3,048,127 | $1,409,600 | $256,351 | $235,900 | 32 | $237,462 | $377,149 | $169,482 |
| 2020 | $1,894,878 | $77,349 | $150,406 | $137,000 | 14 | — | $25,638 | $111,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2025 — 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 is stated in the available filing information. The grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Center for Childhood Safety describes its mission as creating a culture of childhood safety in Northeast Wisconsin through education and resources, while the Einstein Project says it enriches student learning and educator knowledge through interactive STEM experiences. Curative Connections says it helps people achieve independence, and Wisconsin Badger Camp says it provides outdoor recreational experiences for people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $802,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $310,000, with a median of $30,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $310,000 to the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation for the Richard J. Resch School of Engineering Endowment Fund and Phuture Phoenix Philanthropist Endowment; $140,000 to HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital to support hospital employees and general operations; and $75,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin for the Bernie and Alyce Dahlin Endowed Scholarship Fund. Other grants included $50,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay, the Center for Childhood Safety, and the Einstein Project; $35,000 to the New Zoological Society; and $30,000 to Curative Connections.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alyce G. Dahlin as vice president and secretary, and Bernard A. Dahlin III as director.
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation is led by Alyce G. Dahlin, V President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alyce G. Dahlin
V President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard A. Dahlin III
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation
How much does Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation give each year?
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation gave $802K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $697K across 14 grants.
What is Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $53,467, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation give grants?
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (12 grants).
Does Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation ($310,000), HSHS St Mary's Hospital ($140,000) and The Medical College of Wisconsin ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation?
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $804K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available filing information. The grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says no standard form or application process is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's EIN?
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1775171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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