Crystal Axe Charities Inc
Crystal Axe Charities, Inc. ('CAC') is a Wisconsin nonstock, nonprofit corporation formed in 2023 that is governed by its volunteer board of directors. CAC works to bring together business, philanthropic, individual, and community leaders to deliver funding and other resources to Section 501(c)(3) public charities. CAC's primary Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt activity is to operate as a grant-making organization that strategically makes grants to other Section 501(c)(3) public charities. At this time, CAC anticipates that substantially all of its time and resources will be allocated to its primary activity of distributing funds through contributions, gifts, and grants to such Code Section 501(c)(3) public charities or other grantees that are chosen by CAC's board of directors. CAC's board of directors will oversee this grant-making program.
Crystal Axe Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Crystal Axe Charities Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +178.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,267
- -43.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Crystal Axe Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairview Health Services ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services Minneapolis, MN | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Meta House Inc Milwaukee, WI | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| WisHope Inc Waukesha, WI | Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,267 | $121,058 | $108,193 | $75,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $21,552 | $95,149 | $78,619 | $26,931 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,022 | $75,320 | $70,298 | — | — |
About Crystal Axe Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Crystal Axe Charities Inc is a public charity, based in Delafield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crystal Axe Charities Inc is led by Ryan Keepman, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Keepman
President & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John King
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Schlosser
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Crystal Axe Charities Inc
How much does Crystal Axe Charities Inc give each year?
Crystal Axe Charities Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
What is Crystal Axe Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Crystal Axe Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Crystal Axe Charities Inc give grants?
Crystal Axe Charities Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (33%).
Does Crystal Axe Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Crystal Axe Charities Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Crystal Axe Charities Inc?
Crystal Axe Charities Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $121K.
What is Crystal Axe Charities Inc's EIN?
Crystal Axe Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1814997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
Live grants for the work Crystal Axe Charities Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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