Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Green Lake, Wisconsin. In filing year 2025, it reported 11 grants totaling $1,295,000, all to Wisconsin recipients, including a major grant for Culver Community Park and grants for arts, community support, water quality, religious support, youth development, human services, and education.
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $118K), mostly in Wisconsin. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,295,000
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $117,727
- -73.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,685,708
- +596.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% 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 Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 219, Green Lake, WI 54941-0219
Phone: (608) 712-9540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Sauk Prairie Parks and Recreation Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 35 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $242K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 111% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $2.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Sauk Prairie Parks and Recreation Inc Sauk City, WI | Culver Community Park | $1,125,000 |
| Thrasher Opera House Corporation Green Lake, WI | ARTS | $50,000 |
| East Madison Community Center Inc Madison, WI | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Green Lake Association Inc Green Lake, WI | Water Quality | $25,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church Prairie Du Sac, WI | Religious Support | $25,000 |
| First Tee - South Central Wisconsin Madison, WI | Youth Development Through Golf | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Inc West Allis, WI | Religious Support | $10,000 |
| Tellurian Inc Monona, WI | Human Services | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area Berlin, WI | Youth Development | $5,000 |
| Rock County Cancer Coalition Inc Janesville, WI | Community Support for Cancer Patients | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,685,708 | $7,460,948 | $1,332,135 | $1,295,000 | 11 | $1,298,134 | $2,215,192 | $22,626 |
| 2024 | $672,836 | $2,207,049 | $2,195,134 | $2,185,000 | 5 | $2,185,000 | $1,062,563 | $57,015 |
| 2023 | $1,476,197 | $47,290 | $73,718 | $65,000 | 4 | $65,000 | $40,097 | $64,444 |
| 2022 | $1,310,328 | $155,249 | $621,675 | $613,500 | 8 | $613,500 | $145,309 | $86,920 |
| 2021 | $2,366,340 | $139,296 | $195,755 | $184,000 | 7 | $184,000 | $125,922 | $115,575 |
| 2020 | $2,241,782 | $80,681 | $1,453,548 | $1,442,500 | 9 | — | $69,369 | $143,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing describes its program as “gains realized on current year appreciated stock contribution received.” Its reported grants show support for a range of charitable purposes.
Among its 2025 grantees, East Madison Community Center says its mission is to promote educational, recreational, and community activities for people in its service area. Green Lake Association says it works to safeguard Green Lake by improving water quality and protecting the lake from critical threats. Tellurian describes its mission as providing a safe and nurturing environment and services for people affected by substance abuse, addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Rock County Cancer Coalition says it focuses on reducing the financial burden of cancer patients in Rock County. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh describes its work as connecting community resources with university needs and raising private support for educational priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,295,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,125,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest award was $1,125,000 to Friends of Sauk Prairie Parks and Recreation for Culver Community Park.
Other notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to Thrasher Opera House Corporation for arts; $25,000 each to East Madison Community Center for community support, Green Lake Association for water quality, and St John’s Lutheran Church for religious support; and $10,000 to First Tee - South Central Wisconsin for youth development through golf.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig C Culver as president and director; Brittany L Culver as vice president and director; Amanda R Culver as treasurer and director; and Chelsea A Culver as secretary and director.
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc is led by Craig C. Culver, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig C. Culver
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda R. Culver
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany L. Culver
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea A. Culver
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc
How much does Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 5 grants.
What is Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $117,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Lake, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Sauk Prairie Parks and Recreation Inc ($1,125,000), Thrasher Opera House Corporation ($50,000) and East Madison Community Center Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc?
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its program as “gains realized on current year appreciated stock contribution received.” Its reported grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Craig C Culver Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4079516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Craig C Culver 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 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 June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
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