Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations, including community, social-service, health, education, and conservation grantees.
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc gave $829K across 115 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $828,910
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 115
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,208
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,619,862
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% 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 Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says to contact Haley Ondell with a letter outlining the organization’s needs and tax-exempt qualifications, along with a brief résumé of the organization’s past qualifying activities. The filing states that there are no award restrictions except that contributions are not made directly to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Haley Ondell
Mailing address: 509 2Nd Street North Suite 201, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 783-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outdoor Recreation Alliance ($150K). Together the top 10 received $569K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($2,150), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
488 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 463 grants of 488 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients and 9% to Minnesota recipients. Illinois and Iowa each received 1%; Pennsylvania received 0% as reported. Examples of Wisconsin recipients include the La Crosse Community Foundation, Children’s Museum of La Crosse, and Mississippi Valley Conservancy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 115 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (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 $801K (2021) to $944K (2022). In 2024 it made 115 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Recreation Alliance La Crosse, WI | Trails on HWY 33 | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army La Crosse, WI | Shelter Plus - New Building in La Crosse | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Madison, WI | Donation | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse La Crosse, WI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | La Crosse Mayo Donation | $50,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc Onalaska, WI | Annual Gift - Kristine Cleary Peter Coffey | $25,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc Onalaska, WI | Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Rotary District 6250 Foundation Milton, WI | Ho-Chunk Garden | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Madison, WI | TNC Columbia | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | 2024 Annual Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,619,862 | $1,578,030 | $951,211 | $828,910 | 115 | $851,415 | $1,495,535 | $917,243 |
| 2023 | $7,992,863 | $1,624,557 | $983,853 | $882,045 | 140 | $893,636 | $1,553,410 | $835,543 |
| 2022 | $7,352,159 | $408,818 | $1,077,565 | $944,289 | 137 | $962,771 | $378,556 | $908,587 |
| 2021 | $8,020,906 | $1,421,356 | $916,433 | $800,849 | 95 | — | $1,325,336 | $982,716 |
| 2020 | $7,515,983 | $550,700 | $905,324 | $808,795 | 1 | — | $475,750 | $800,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $917K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as improving health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Great Rivers United Way says it works to improve lives and strengthen communities, with a vision centered on education, income stability, and healthy lives. Mississippi Valley Conservancy describes its mission as conserving native habitats and farmlands in the Driftless Area.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $828,910 through 115 grants in 2024. Awards ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median grant of $1,000. It awarded $882,045 through 140 grants in 2023 and $944,289 through 137 grants in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $150,000 to Outdoor Recreation Alliance for “Trails on HWY 33,” $100,000 to The Salvation Army for “Shelter Plus - New Building in La Crosse,” $60,000 to the American Red Cross for a donation, and $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse and Mayo Clinic. Great Rivers United Way received two grants of $25,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristine H Cleary as Vice President Secretary and Sandra G Cleary as Vice President Treasurer.
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristine H Cleary
Vice President Secretary
Vice President Secretary & Director → Vice President Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra G Cleary
Vice President Treasurer
Vice President Treasurer Director → Vice President Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gail K Cleary (2020–2023) — President Director
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 Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc
How much does Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc give each year?
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc gave $829K across 115 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $882K across 140 grants.
What is Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,208, across 115 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc give grants?
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Crosse, WI (67 grants), Madison, WI (7 grants), Onalaska, WI (6 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (6 grants).
Does Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 115) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (32 grants) and "Annual Membership" (3 grants).
Who are Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Outdoor Recreation Alliance ($150,000), The Salvation Army ($100,000) and Mayo Clinic ($71,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($2,150), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc?
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $851K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $917K (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 Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as improving health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says to contact Haley Ondell with a letter outlining the organization’s needs and tax-exempt qualifications, along with a brief résumé of the organization’s past qualifying activities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1426785. 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 December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cleary-kumm-foundation-inc-morg_31c1be96de054003a642134a30d96637
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