Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation
The Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation is a private foundation based in Webster, Wisconsin. In its 2024 filing, it described its direct activities as providing financial support to local churches, fire departments, libraries, and other community and county funds.
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation gave $13K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $232,127
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% 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 Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 587, Webster, WI 54893
Phone: (715) 566-2390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Johns Lutheran Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 4% to recipients in Tennessee, and 4% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $563 repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran Church Centuria, WI | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Webster, WI | Ministry | $2,000 |
| Webster Dollars for Scholars Webster, WI | Support | $2,000 |
| Adrc Siren, WI | Support | $1,250 |
| Siren School District Siren, WI | Support | $1,000 |
| Webster Education Foundation - Shop Dept Webster, WI | Support | $625 |
| Fort Folle Avione Danbury, WI | Support | $500 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Support | $500 |
| Webster Central Burnett County Fair Association Webster, WI | Support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Support | $500 |
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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 | $232,127 | $19,514 | $13,769 | $13,000 | 13 | $13,000 | $19,514 | $13,444 |
| 2023 | $225,692 | $9,308 | $12,738 | $11,900 | 13 | $11,900 | $9,308 | $12,754 |
| 2022 | $228,749 | $12,063 | $15,662 | $14,750 | 17 | $14,750 | $12,063 | $12,265 |
| 2021 | $231,441 | $15,266 | $13,633 | $12,650 | 11 | $12,650 | $15,266 | $14,097 |
| 2020 | $229,023 | $9,931 | $13,660 | $12,700 | 8 | — | $9,931 | $12,804 |
| 2019 | $231,872 | $11,997 | $15,836 | $14,614 | 10 | — | $11,997 | $12,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct activities as giving financial support to local churches, fire departments, libraries, and other community and county funds. Its 2024 grants included support for churches, education, community organizations, and other charitable recipients.
One 2024 recipient, Wounded Warrior Project, describes its own mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through programs, advocacy, and awareness efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $13,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $3,000, with a median of $500. It gave $11,900 through 13 grants in 2023 and $14,750 through 17 grants in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants were $3,000 to St Johns Lutheran Church in Centuria, Wisconsin, for ministry; $2,000 to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster, Wisconsin, for ministry; $2,000 to Webster Dollars for Scholars for support; $1,250 to ADRC in Siren, Wisconsin, for support; and $1,000 to Siren School District for support. It also gave $500 to Wounded Warrior Project in Jacksonville, Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eunice C Tollander, Roger C Tollander, and Timothy J Tollander as trustees.
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eunice C. Tollander
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roger C. Tollander
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Tollander
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation
How much does Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation give each year?
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation gave $13K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 13 grants.
What is Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,000, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation give grants?
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Webster, WI (7 grants) and Siren, WI (2 grants).
Does Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants).
Who are Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Johns Lutheran Church ($3,000), Our Redeemer Lutheran Church ($2,000) and Webster Dollars for Scholars ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation?
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation reported $232K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct activities as giving financial support to local churches, fire departments, libraries, and other community and county funds. Its 2024 grants included support for churches, education, community organizations, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's EIN?
Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2011009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Charles & Eunice C Tollander Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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