Brodhead Area Foundation
Brodhead Area Foundation is a private foundation based in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants for community projects, emergency medical services, a food program, scholarships, and local events.
Brodhead Area Foundation at a glance
In short: Brodhead Area Foundation gave $138K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,625
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,511
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,028,933
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brodhead Area Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should state the benefit to the community and the amount requested. Awards must benefit a major part of the Brodhead community. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Brodhead Area Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 7, Brodhead, WI 53520
Phone: (608) 897-8601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brodhead Area Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kelch Aviation Museum ($49K). Together the top 7 received $134K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brodhead Area Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $125K (2023) to $194K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kelch Aviation Museum Brodhead, WI | Parking Lot | $49,400 |
| Brodhead Jaycees Brodhead, WI | Splash Pad | $47,500 |
| Brodhead Area Emergancy Brodhead, WI | EMS Grant | $30,000 |
| Brodhead Back Pack Brodhead, WI | Food Program | $5,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Better Brodhead Brodhead, WI | Splash Pad | $1,000 |
| Kathleen Condon Brodhead, WI | Covered Bridge Days | $525 |
| Brodhead Chamber of Commerce Brodhead, WI | Wildflower Festival | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,028,933 | $147,229 | $149,829 | $137,625 | 11 | $149,829 | $127,525 |
| 2023 | $2,042,952 | $62,121 | $137,876 | $124,624 | 13 | $137,876 | $51,234 |
| 2022 | $2,015,884 | $93,204 | $199,814 | $187,652 | 12 | $199,814 | $56,042 |
| 2021 | $2,364,835 | $59,757 | $143,591 | $131,055 | 14 | $143,591 | $40,196 |
| 2020 | $2,384,654 | $56,574 | $205,962 | $194,199 | 12 | — | $39,430 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $137,625. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $49,400, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $49,400 to KELCH AVIATION MUSEUM for a parking lot, $47,500 to BRODHEAD JAYCEES for a splash pad, and $30,000 to BRODHEAD AREA EMERGANCY for an EMS grant. Other listed awards included $5,000 to BRODHEAD BACK PACK for a food program and five $1,000 scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists LON LEDERMAN as president; RAY PAWLISCH as vice preside; JERRY ELMER as secretary; RICHARD GRETEBECK as treasurer; and WILLIAM PROCHNOW, TERI LABORDE, DEANNE BOEGLI, FRANK GOMBAR, JARED ARN, and DEBRA BRUNS as board members.
Brodhead Area Foundation is led by Lon Lederman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lon Lederman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deanne Boegli
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Gombar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Elmer
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ray Pawlisch
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Gretebeck
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teri Laborde
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Prochnow
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Searls
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Debra Bruns
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jared Arn
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald W. Braun (2020–2022) — Board Member
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 Brodhead Area Foundation
How much does Brodhead Area Foundation give each year?
Brodhead Area Foundation gave $138K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 13 grants.
What is Brodhead Area Foundation's typical grant size?
Brodhead Area Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,511, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brodhead Area Foundation give grants?
Brodhead Area Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brodhead, WI (7 grants).
Does Brodhead Area Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Brodhead Area Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Brodhead Area Foundation's largest grantees?
Brodhead Area Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kelch Aviation Museum ($49,400), Brodhead Jaycees ($47,500) and Brodhead Area Emergancy ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brodhead Area Foundation?
Brodhead Area Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $147K.
How do I apply for a grant from Brodhead Area Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brodhead Area Foundation's EIN?
Brodhead Area Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1652655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 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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