Cloud Family Foundation Inc
Cloud Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in De Pere, Wisconsin, that supports charitable organizations and programs. Its website describes work centered on education, mentorship, student scholarships, school grants, and community development; its 2025 grants were concentrated in Wisconsin.
Cloud Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cloud Family Foundation Inc gave $247K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $247,234
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,749
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,300
- Total assets
- $4,543,381
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cloud Family Foundation Inc
- 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 5876, De Pere, WI 54115
Phone: (920) 437-2136
Website: https://thecloudfamily.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cloud Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of De Pere Voyager Park ($50K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 129 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin; 2% went to Florida, and 1% each went to Maryland and Minnesota. Separately, the foundation’s website describes the Sisters Teacher Grant as supporting educators across Central Florida and the Robert Jones Scholarship as open to students attending schools in Central Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cloud Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2022) to $311K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $247K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of De Pere Voyager Park De Pere, WI | New Pavilion | $50,000 |
| Journey to Adult Success Green Bay, WI | New House | $50,000 |
| Bellin Health Foundation Green Bay, WI | Adolescent Welcome Center | $25,500 |
| Ne Wisconsin Rugby Foundation Green Bay, WI | New Rugby Complex | $25,000 |
| Veterans 1ST of New Suamico, WI | Veterans Home Buildling | $25,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Green Bay, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Fund - Uw Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Athletic Support | $8,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Green Bay, WI | General Support | $7,559 |
| Bellin College Green Bay, WI | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| St Norbert College De Pere, WI | Scholarship | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,543,381 | $278,189 | $301,177 | $247,234 | 23 | $253,576 | $237,985 | $297,185 |
| 2024 | $4,566,366 | $173,610 | $357,307 | $311,117 | 26 | $318,230 | $134,533 | $280,462 |
| 2023 | $4,825,063 | $258,900 | $346,516 | $303,410 | 26 | $310,169 | $222,553 | $263,371 |
| 2022 | $4,991,179 | $172,422 | $250,606 | $201,227 | 29 | $205,893 | $136,902 | $286,620 |
| 2021 | $4,915,863 | $516,646 | $345,265 | $298,471 | 25 | — | $476,362 | $305,918 |
| 2020 | $4,744,482 | $240,382 | $296,575 | $241,341 | 20 | — | $202,152 | $276,359 |
| 2019 | $4,800,675 | $323,039 | $321,361 | $275,366 | 20 | — | $283,100 | $269,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cloud Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $297K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that its mission is to inspire, support, and empower underserved communities through education, mentorship, and community development. Its programs include student scholarships, classroom and school grants, and the Level-Up Program, which teaches high school and college students life fundamentals such as personal finance and networking. The website also highlights support for STEM education through organizations including the Society of Women Engineers, FIRST Robotics, and the National Society of Black Engineers.
The foundation’s 2025 grantees included organizations working in several areas. Journey to Adult Success describes its work as helping at-risk youth and young adults transitioning from foster care move successfully into adulthood. Veterans 1st of New describes transitional housing and support services for Northeast Wisconsin veterans. Bellin Health Foundation says its mission is to bring community health to life through donor support, while Bellin College focuses on educating healthcare professionals. Other grantees included a community foundation, colleges, and an organization dedicated to natural-resource restoration, preservation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $247,234. Grant amounts ranged from $29 to $50,000, with a median of $5,300. Its largest grants included $50,000 to the City of De Pere Voyager Park for a new pavilion and $50,000 to Journey to Adult Success for a new house. Other large grants included $25,500 to Bellin Health Foundation for an adolescent welcome center, $25,000 to Northeast Wisconsin Rugby Foundation for a new rugby complex, and $25,000 to Veterans 1st of New for a veterans home building.
The foundation also gave $10,000 to Trinity Lutheran Church for general support, $8,000 to the Phoenix Fund at UW Green Bay for athletic support, and $7,559 to Greater Green Bay Community Foundation for general support. Bellin College, St. Norbert College, and UW Green Bay Foundation each received $7,500 for scholarships. The foundation’s website describes scholarships and grants for students and educators, including the Robert Jones Scholarship and the Sisters Teacher Grant. The listed 2026 Robert Jones Scholarship application period, March 30 through April 13, 2026, has passed; the website also says the 2026 Sisters Teacher Grant application cycle is closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter J Cloud as president, Thomas L Olson as vice president, Eric Wimberger, Thomas Lemorande, Theodore Cloud, and Sam R Cloud as directors, and Kelly Ferry as secretary.
The foundation’s website identifies Justin Cloud as executive director and founder. It also lists Loren Vahl as chief of staff, Nicole Shirley as program coordinator, Suzanne Cummins as Level-Up Sister Chair, Jared Brown as grants and scholarship staff, Trae Matthews as community engagement staff, and Errick Santana as fundraising staff.
Cloud Family Foundation Inc is led by Walter J. Cloud, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter J. Cloud
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $0 (2025)
Eric Wimberger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam R. Cloud
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Cloud
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lemorande
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ferry
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$938 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Thomas L. Olson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Kelly Ferry (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Cloud Family Foundation Inc
How much does Cloud Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Cloud Family Foundation Inc gave $247K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $311K across 26 grants.
What is Cloud Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cloud Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,300, and its average grant was $10,749, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cloud Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Cloud Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Cloud Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (12 grants) and De Pere, WI (3 grants).
Does Cloud Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Cloud Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Cloud Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cloud Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include City of De Pere Voyager Park ($50,000), Journey to Adult Success ($50,000) and Bellin Health Foundation ($25,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cloud Family Foundation Inc?
Cloud Family Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (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 Cloud Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website states that its mission is to inspire, support, and empower underserved communities through education, mentorship, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cloud Family Foundation Inc?
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 Cloud Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cloud Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1432753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Cloud 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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