Bleser Family Foundation Inc
Bleser Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Windsor, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin and additional funding going to organizations in Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Illinois.
Bleser Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bleser Family Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Wisconsin. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,757,000
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,833
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $35,757,966
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (76% 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 Bleser Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1511 Golf Course Dr, Windsor, CA 95492
Phone: (715) 754-5579
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bleser Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marquette University ($225K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 219 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 11% each to Colorado and Minnesota, and 1% each to New Mexico and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bleser Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 42 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 $1.8M (2024) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $225,000 |
| SNC Scholarship Fund De Pere, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $225,000 |
| Craig Hospital Englewood, CO | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Fund Rochester, MN | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Shawano, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $120,000 |
| Children's Hospital Milwaukee, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Waisman Center - Uw Madison Madison, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Safe Haven Shawano, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $60,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Parish Shawano, WI | Unrestriced Charitable Gift | $47,000 |
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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 | $35,757,966 | $2,724,994 | $2,002,529 | $1,757,000 | 42 | $1,767,645 | $2,522,858 | $1,806,526 |
| 2023 | $35,091,118 | $640,695 | $2,178,994 | $1,960,000 | 43 | $1,964,454 | $1,049,830 | $1,751,990 |
| 2022 | $37,079,509 | $1,864,388 | $2,093,044 | $1,793,000 | 42 | $1,798,172 | $1,424,286 | $1,836,460 |
| 2021 | $37,633,933 | $4,715,404 | $2,255,408 | $2,050,000 | 48 | $2,056,754 | $4,445,742 | $2,032,784 |
| 2020 | $35,018,752 | $2,591,159 | $2,294,309 | $2,086,000 | 44 | — | $2,373,097 | $1,516,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bleser Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including universities, schools, hospitals, food pantries, a nature center, an animal welfare society, youth and family services, and a Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Marquette University says its mission includes seeking truth, fostering excellence and faith, and developing leadership in service to others. Craig Hospital describes itself as a rehabilitation hospital caring exclusively for people with spinal cord and brain injuries. Shawano Area Food Pantry says it provides food and other necessities to families in need, while Paul’s Pantry says it recovers surplus food and distributes it to people in need. Navarino Nature Center describes its work as preserving and enhancing natural habitats and providing environmental education. Shawano County Humane Society says it provides care and protection for animals, returns lost pets, offers humane education, and places pets in homes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $1,757,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $225,000, with a median of $14,500. The largest grants included $225,000 each to Marquette University and SNC Scholarship Fund; $200,000 each to Craig Hospital and Mayo Clinic Fund; and $120,000 to Sacred Heart School. Each of these grants was listed with the purpose “unrestricted charitable gift.”
Other 2024 grants included $30,000 to Shawano Area Food Pantry, $25,000 to Paul’s Pantry, $20,000 each to Navarino Nature Center and Shawano County Humane Society, $15,000 to Rawhide, and $5,000 to Wolf River Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary B Hayes as president and director, James E Bleser as vice president and director, and Christa Schoenhofen as secretary/treasurer.
Bleser Family Foundation Inc is led by Mary B. Hayes, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary B. Hayes
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Bleser
Vice President & Director
V-Pres & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa Schoenhofen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Bleser Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bleser Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bleser Family Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 43 grants.
What is Bleser Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bleser Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,500, and its average grant was $41,833, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bleser Family Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Bleser Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bleser Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shawano, WI (14 grants), Milwaukee, WI (4 grants), Greenbay, WI (4 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Bleser Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Bleser Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Unrestriced Charitable Gift" (42 grants).
Who are Bleser Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bleser Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marquette University ($225,000), SNC Scholarship Fund ($225,000) and Craig Hospital ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bleser Family Foundation Inc?
Bleser Family Foundation Inc reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Bleser Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including universities, schools, hospitals, food pantries, a nature center, an animal welfare society, youth and family services, and a Habitat for Humanity affiliate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bleser Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bleser Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bleser Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1585269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bleser Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 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 January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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