Charles and Sherry Slinger Family
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family is a private foundation based in Randolph, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $124,300, with each listed grant described as being for “charitable giving.”
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family at a glance
In short: Charles and Sherry Slinger Family gave $124K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,300
- +173.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,430
- +200.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $152,034
- -44.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles and Sherry Slinger Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 129, Randolph, WI 53956
Phone: (920) 210-3332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Sherry Slinger Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Randolph Pool ($100K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares were Colorado (4%), New York (4%), Montana (2%), and Idaho (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles and Sherry Slinger Family gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $124K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Pool Randolph, WI | Charitable Giving | $100,000 |
| Tuskegee Airman Inc Denver, CO | Charitable Giving | $5,000 |
| Orbis New York, NY | Charitable Giving | $5,000 |
| Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond Du Lac, WI | Charitabel Giving | $5,000 |
| RAF Recreational Aviation Foundatio Bozeman, MT | Charitable Giving | $3,000 |
| Friesland Community Church Friesland, WI | Charitable Giving | $2,000 |
| King Mountain Glider Park Boise, ID | Charitable Giving | $2,000 |
| Kelch Aviation Museum Brodhead, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| United Flying Octogenarians Keller, TX | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| Lost Lake Randolph, WI | Charitable Giving | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,034 | $9,614 | $129,258 | $124,300 | 10 | $124,300 | $12,218 |
| 2024 | $271,678 | $12,574 | $51,067 | $45,500 | 11 | $45,500 | $18,574 |
| 2023 | $310,171 | $6,032 | $78,207 | $69,400 | 15 | $69,400 | $21,212 |
| 2022 | $382,346 | $323,973 | $63,728 | $59,700 | 15 | $59,700 | $21,891 |
| 2021 | $122,101 | $123,134 | $1,033 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Sherry Slinger Family reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $124,300 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants were $100,000 to RANDOLPH POOL in Randolph, Wisconsin; $5,000 each to TUSKEGEE AIRMAN INC in Denver, Colorado, and ORBIS in New York, New York; and $5,000 to WINNEBAGO LUTHERAN ACADEMY in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists CHARLES SLINGER as president, KENT SLINGER as vice president, DAVID SLINGER as secretary, and CONNIE HERPEL as treasurer.
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family is led by Charles Slinger, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Slinger
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Connie Herpel
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Slinger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kent Slinger
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sherry Slinger (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Charles and Sherry Slinger Family
How much does Charles and Sherry Slinger Family give each year?
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family gave $124K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 11 grants.
What is Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's typical grant size?
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $12,430, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles and Sherry Slinger Family give grants?
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Randolph, WI (2 grants).
Does Charles and Sherry Slinger Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (9 grants).
Who are Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's largest grantees?
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's largest 2025 grantees include Randolph Pool ($100,000), Tuskegee Airman Inc ($5,000) and Orbis ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Sherry Slinger Family?
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family reported $152K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Sherry Slinger Family?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's EIN?
Charles and Sherry Slinger Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2719636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles and Sherry Slinger Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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