Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
The Community Foundation of Chippewa County is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Wisconsin. It creates, builds, and manages endowment funds intended to benefit the people and communities of Chippewa County.
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Chippewa CO gave $479K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $479,485
- +86.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,103
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,097
- Total assets
- $36,766,359
- +30.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (14 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
- How to Apply
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For Community Needs Grants and Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants, apply through the foundation’s online grant portal. Community Needs applicants should provide evidence of charitable tax status, organization type, and EIN, or arrange for a qualified 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. The website lists the 2026 Community Needs Grant and Northwestern Bank Mini-Grant opportunities as open through October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
- Review Cycle
- October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM for the 2026 Community Needs Grant and Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grant opportunities.
- Deadline
- October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM for the 2026 Community Needs Grant and Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grant opportunities.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 153, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Phone: (715) 723-8125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
Community Foundation of Chippewa County: Community Needs Grant
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
Amount
US $500 - US $6,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Give Chippewa County Grant
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
Amount
US $750 - US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Healthy Chippewa County Grant
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
Amount
US $20,000 - US $35,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Chippewa CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chippewa Falls Parks Rec Forestry ($72K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($43,968), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 119 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area includes Bloomer, Boyd, Cadott, an individual recipient, Cornell, Holcombe, an individual recipient, Lafayette, Lake Hallie, New Auburn, Stanley, and Tilden. Its grant information describes Community Needs Grants as serving Chippewa County, Wisconsin. In filing year 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 2% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Chippewa CO open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 34 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $161K (2019) to $479K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls Parks Rec Forestry Chippewa Falls, WI | Park Improvements | $71,814 |
| McDonell Area Catholic Schools Chippewa Falls, WI | Discretion of Org | $51,198 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $43,968 |
| Family Health Center - Marshfield Marshfield, WI | To Help Patients | $34,160 |
| McDonell High School Foundation Chippewa Falls, WI | Discretion of MHS Fo | $27,835 |
| Dove Healthcare Community Foundatio Eau Claire, WI | First Aid/CPR Train | $25,000 |
| Chippewa County Humane Association Chippewa Falls, WI | Discretion of Org | $24,269 |
| Chippewa Falls Music Association Chippewa Falls, WI | Band Equipment | $11,815 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Chippe Chippewa Falls, WI | Endowment Fund | $10,313 |
| Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | Discretion of Org | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing narrative states that during fiscal year 2025 it created 29 new funds, bringing its active funds to 321, and that total assets under management changed from $28.1 million to $36.6 million. It also states that endowment funds are managed to provide community grants and program services consistent with donor intent and the foundation’s mission.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,766,359 | $7,642,335 | $1,036,565 | $479,485 | 34 | $1,681,663 |
| 2024 | $28,244,242 | $3,982,437 | $626,128 | $257,777 | 22 | $3,469,128 |
| 2023 | $25,839,774 | $2,026,735 | $576,802 | $217,256 | 18 | $775,351 |
| 2022 | $26,753,159 | $3,665,046 | $776,781 | $278,812 | 24 | $576,784 |
| 2021 | $27,823,618 | $3,822,423 | $685,566 | $234,497 | 21 | $1,383,471 |
| 2020 | $20,678,677 | $2,203,607 | $794,581 | $210,535 | 18 | $1,277,439 |
| 2019 | $21,010,799 | $1,577,650 | $573,293 | $161,058 | 14 | $977,832 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to enable donors to achieve their philanthropic goals, to meet changing community needs, thereby benefiting the communities, people and other nonprofit organizations of Chippewa County.” Its website identifies focus areas including community development, environment and animal welfare, education, arts and culture, and health and human services. The Healthy Chippewa County program separately prioritizes programs addressing current health needs and reducing health disparities.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. An individual recipient Area Unified School describes its mission as receiving and administering funds for educational and charitable purposes. Family Health Center of Marshfield says it provides access to high-quality health care for underserved people and works to enhance community health. Chippewa County Humane Association says it works to relieve the suffering of homeless companion animals through animal care, placement, humane education, and community leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $479,485. Grant amounts ranged from $5,131 to $71,814, with a median of $8,097.
Among the larger reported grants were $71,814 to an individual recipient Parks Rec Forestry for park improvements, $51,198 to McDonell Area Catholic Schools, and $43,968 to an individual recipient Area Unified School for scholarship funds. Other notable grants included $34,160 to Family Health Center of Marshfield to help patients, $27,835 to McDonell High School Foundation, and $25,000 to Dove Healthcare Community Foundation for first aid/CPR training.
The foundation’s website lists several grant programs. Community Needs Grants support charitable organizations serving Chippewa County in arts and culture, community development, education, environment and animal welfare, and health and human services. Healthy Chippewa County Grants support programs addressing health needs and reducing disparities, with funding priorities that include AODA services, home health and hospice, financial assistance for health care, and care for women and infants. Give Chippewa County is a membership-driven giving circle that awards grants to local nonprofits. Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants support innovative learning, motivational classroom activities, or service-learning projects for Chippewa County educators in grades 3–8.
For Community Needs Grants, applicants must be public charitable organizations under IRS Section 170(b)(1)(A) serving the greater Chippewa County area, or use a qualified 501(c)(3) organization as fiscal agent. Projects must benefit Chippewa County residents and communities. The foundation generally does not fund routine operating expenses, previously incurred costs, annual campaigns, endowment funds, contingency funds or reserves, regranting, direct support of individuals, lobbying or political organizations, or ongoing or repeated grants to the same project serving the same people. Its website says it favors proposals originating in Chippewa County that demonstrate volunteer involvement, collaboration, sustainability, and a tangible response to community need. Applications are submitted through the foundation’s online grant portal; a grants committee reviews applications for eligibility and recommends eligible grants to the board for approval.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Jill Herriges as executive director. Its 2026–2027 board officers are Craig Toycen, chair; Erik LeMay, vice chair; Kristine Sterling, treasurer; Tony Willkom, immediate past board chair; and Jill Herriges, secretary (non-voting). Other listed directors include Wade Asher, Jeff Bowe, Chris Conard, Kathy Facklam, Teresa Germain, Brian Guthman, Jamie Leibrandt, Jennifer Prochnow, and Barb Stevens.
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO is led by Erik Larson, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik Larson
Chair
Second Vice → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Adler
Director
Board Chair → Past Board C, 2023
Past Board C → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Stevens
Director
Chair → Past Board C, 2024
Past Board C → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kern
Director
Board Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Facklam
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Germain
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Lemay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Sterling
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Herriges
Executive Di
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2019
52 hrs/week
$22K (2019) → $93K (2025)
Mary Randall
Past Board C
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past Board C, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Willkom
Vice Chair
Director Oc → 2nd Vice Cha, 2024
2nd Vice Cha → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Toycen
2nd Vice Cha
Director → 2nd Vice Cha, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Guthman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Charles Frenette (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lori Geissler (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: David Dejongh (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bryan Flynn (2022–2023) — Director Ju
- Former: Ellen Kiefer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Jones (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Janice Lemminger (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Stacy Pickerign (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Lane (2019–2020) — 1st Vice Chair
- Former: David Fish (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dean White (2019–2020) — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Former: Jennifer Larson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Bergen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michelle Golden (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Megan Maclaughlin-Barck (2019) — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Former: Melinda Haun (2019) — Executive Director & Secretary · Filing note: Thru August
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 $93K, to Jill Herriges (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Chippewa CO
How much does Community Foundation of Chippewa CO give each year?
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO gave $479K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $258K across 22 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's median grant in 2025 was $8,097, and its average grant was $14,103, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Chippewa CO that year got $8K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Chippewa CO give grants?
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chippewa Falls, WI (19 grants), Eau Claire, WI (5 grants) and Bloomer, WI (2 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Chippewa CO give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretion of Org" (13 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's largest 2025 grantees include Chippewa Falls Parks Rec Forestry ($71,814), McDonell Area Catholic Schools ($51,198) and Family Health Center - Marshfield ($34,160), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($43,968), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Chippewa CO?
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO reported $36.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What does Community Foundation of Chippewa CO fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to enable donors to achieve their philanthropic goals, to meet changing community needs, thereby benefiting the communities, people and other nonprofit organizations of Chippewa County.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Chippewa CO?
For Community Needs Grants and Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants, apply through the foundation’s online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's EIN?
Community Foundation of Chippewa CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2024542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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