Crysdahl Foundation Inc
Crysdahl Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Crysdahl Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Crysdahl Foundation Inc gave $79K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,334
- +693.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,611
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Crysdahl Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4922 N Cumberland Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Phone: (773) 304-6289
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crysdahl Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($20K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 22% to recipients in Illinois. The listed awards included organizations in Milwaukee and other Wisconsin communities, as well as Moran Center for Youth Advocacy in Evanston, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Crysdahl Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $79K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Moran Center for Youth Advocacy Evanston, IL | General Operating | $17,500 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Bayside, WI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Women's Care Center Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Next Door Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Sea Literacy Glendale, WI | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Rowing Club Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA Boulder Junction, WI | General Operating | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $12,131 | $84,777 | $79,334 | 12 | $81,909 | $9,361 | $2,067 |
| 2023 | $72,646 | $8,320 | $11,940 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,650 | $7,068 | $4,132 |
| 2022 | $76,266 | $4,269 | $42,359 | $40,000 | 6 | $40,600 | $2,749 | $6,250 |
| 2021 | $114,358 | $18,897 | $45,460 | $43,000 | 10 | $43,550 | $17,166 | $8,575 |
| 2020 | $140,921 | $14,739 | $36,510 | $34,000 | 14 | — | $12,896 | $8,830 |
| 2019 | $162,692 | $13,147 | $27,471 | $25,000 | 14 | — | $11,284 | $9,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crysdahl Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The available grant records show support for charitable organizations working in areas including youth advocacy, children’s learning and development, animal welfare, environmental education, arts enrichment, and food access. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Neighborhood House of Milwaukee describes its mission as inspiring discovery in children and families; Next Door Foundation says it supports children’s development in partnership with families; and Wisconsin Humane Society says its mission is to make a difference for animals and the people who love them. Artists Working in Education describes its work as providing arts enrichment programs for Milwaukee-area youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $79,334. Grants ranged from $334 to $20,000, with a median of $4,000. All 12 listed grants were designated for general operating support. The largest awards were $20,000 to Planned Parenthood in Milwaukee, $17,500 to Moran Center for Youth Advocacy in Evanston, $10,000 to Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, and $10,000 to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Other grants included $7,000 to Women’s Care Center, $4,000 each to Next Door Foundation and Wisconsin Humane Society, and $2,500 to Sea Literacy.
The foundation states on its final 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process, required materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jenny Richards, Linda Ellis, and Stephanie Radtke as directors.
Crysdahl Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenny Richards
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda Ellis
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie Radtke
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Crysdahl Foundation Inc
How much does Crysdahl Foundation Inc give each year?
Crysdahl Foundation Inc gave $79K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Crysdahl Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Crysdahl Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,611, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crysdahl Foundation Inc give grants?
Crysdahl Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants).
Does Crysdahl Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Crysdahl Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crysdahl Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Crysdahl Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($20,000), Moran Center for Youth Advocacy ($17,500) and Neighborhood House of Milwaukee ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Crysdahl Foundation Inc fund?
The available grant records show support for charitable organizations working in areas including youth advocacy, children’s learning and development, animal welfare, environmental education, arts enrichment, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crysdahl Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Crysdahl Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Crysdahl Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Crysdahl Foundation Inc's EIN?
Crysdahl Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6075653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Crysdahl Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Crysdahl Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/crysdahl-foundation-inc-morg_cca3228447b64323b8f1392495fcd67c
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