Dairy's Foundation Inc
To share ideas, resources and experiences about the important issues surrounding the dairy industry through educational opportunities for dairy producers and the public.
Dairy's Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dairy's Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,032,809
- -11.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,032,809
- -11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,032,809
- Total assets
- $5,847,621
- +88.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Dairy's Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Inc ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dairy's Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 697% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2021) to $1.2M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Inc Juneau, WI | Educational Programming | $1,032,809 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,847,621 | $3,875,631 | $1,168,208 | $1,032,809 | 1 | $64,359 |
| 2025 | $3,109,190 | $1,778,830 | $1,268,848 | $1,164,001 | 1 | $59,119 |
| 2024 | $2,063,340 | $1,731,438 | $489,833 | $302,000 | 1 | $27,724 |
| 2023 | $638,773 | $334,656 | $306,272 | $129,650 | 1 | $22,217 |
| 2022 | $603,137 | $360,745 | $262,368 | $128,000 | 1 | $23,478 |
| 2021 | $612,136 | $311,433 | $276,245 | $101,500 | 1 | $17,321 |
About Dairy's Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dairy's Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Juneau, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dairy's Foundation Inc is led by Brian Forrest, Board Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian Forrest
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Warmka
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Floyd Sutton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosario Ibarra
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ruedinger
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Scheel
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will McKinley
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Sonia Rarick (2022–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jim Mlsna (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Somula Schwoeppe (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Vale (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Keller (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Joan Behr (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Mark Diederichs (2021–2022) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: John Kappelman (2021) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Dairy's Foundation Inc
How much does Dairy's Foundation Inc give each year?
Dairy's Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Dairy's Foundation Inc?
Dairy's Foundation Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Dairy's Foundation Inc?
Dairy's Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Juneau, WI. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Dairy's Foundation Inc operate?
Dairy's Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Dairy's Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dairy's Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0012003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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