Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation
The Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation is a private foundation based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Its filing states that it supports rehabilitation, nursing, recreational, civic, religious, and educational purposes, primarily in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties.
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation gave $76K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,533
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,167,085
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
- 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 Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing lists no required application form or materials and directs applicants to contact the foundation. Awards are restricted to Wisconsin purposes, primarily in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties, in the areas listed above.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Schussler Co Dr Rg Sarah Ray
Mailing address: 130 South Main St, Fond Du Lac, WI 54936-1276
Phone: (920) 923-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brownsville Public Library ($8K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to Wisconsin purposes, primarily in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $70K (2019) to $84K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Library Brownsville, WI | Upgrade Equipment and Supplies | $8,400 |
| St Mary's Church Lomira Lomira, WI | Capial Campaign for Day Care | $6,300 |
| Village of Brownville Brownsville, WI | Help with Cost of Summer Recreation Program | $6,250 |
| Loaves & Fishes Program Fond Du Lac, WI | To Feed the Hungry and Promote Good Nutrition | $4,425 |
| Fond Du Lac YMCA Fond Du Lac, WI | Youth Programs | $4,200 |
| Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI | Scholorships for Local Students | $4,200 |
| St Mary's Springs Academy Fond Du Lac, WI | Education | $4,200 |
| Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond Du Lac, WI | Education | $4,200 |
| Solutions Center Shelter & Support Fond Du Lac, WI | Provide shelter for women & children of domestic abuse | $4,125 |
| Holy Family Catholic Congregation Fond Du Lac, WI | Support for Operations | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,167,085 | $133,702 | $94,894 | $76,000 | 30 | $78,335 | $45,984 | $71,589 |
| 2024 | $1,128,277 | $186,108 | $93,627 | $76,000 | 30 | $81,628 | $176,996 | $70,813 |
| 2023 | $1,034,296 | $88,009 | $86,900 | $75,000 | 27 | $79,588 | $80,854 | $65,943 |
| 2022 | $1,033,187 | $-23,348 | $85,795 | $73,000 | 27 | $77,414 | $16,044 | $71,039 |
| 2021 | $1,142,330 | $46,678 | $97,471 | $84,000 | 27 | $88,306 | $38,680 | $81,334 |
| 2020 | $1,193,123 | $77,401 | $90,102 | $78,700 | 28 | — | $69,984 | $71,147 |
| 2019 | $1,205,824 | $91,346 | $83,093 | $70,350 | 29 | — | $85,925 | $69,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K 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 filing lists rehabilitation, nursing, recreational, civic, religious, and educational purposes. Its 2025 grants included support for education, youth programs, hunger relief, domestic-abuse shelter, day-care capital campaigns, and rehabilitation services.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, St. Mary’s Springs Academy received $4,200; the academy describes its work as managing funds for Catholic elementary and secondary education in the Fond du Lac area. Marian University received $4,200 and describes itself as a Catholic applied liberal arts community that educates the whole person. Brooke Industries received $2,100; it says its mission is to provide innovative services and choice to rehabilitation and business communities. Blandine House received $2,050 and describes its mission as helping residents begin recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $76,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $8,400, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed grant was $8,400 to Brownsville Public Library for equipment and supplies. Other notable awards included $6,300 to St. Mary’s Church Lomira for a day-care capital campaign, $6,250 to the Village of Brownsville for its summer recreation program, and $4,425 to Loaves & Fishes Program to feed people experiencing hunger and promote good nutrition.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to submit materials to the foundation through the contact listed on its filing. The stated award restrictions are Wisconsin purposes, primarily in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties, in the areas of rehabilitation, nursing, recreation, civic activity, religion, or education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick D. Michels as vice president, Peter E. Stone as treasurer, Thomas Schuessler as secretary, and Linda Dabringer and Patrick Broeske as board members.
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick D. Michels
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
$830 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Thomas Schuessler
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
$800 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Linda Dabringer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
$500 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Patrick Broeske
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
$500 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Peter E. Stone
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John J. Tagliapietra (2019–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Michael W. Bachhuber (2019–2024) — President
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 $500, to Patrick D Michels (Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation
How much does Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation give each year?
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation gave $76K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 30 grants.
What is Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,533, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation give grants?
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation 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 Fond Du Lac, WI (15 grants), Lomira, WI (4 grants), Mayville, WI (4 grants) and Brownsville, WI (3 grants).
Does Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brownsville Public Library ($8,400), St Mary's Church Lomira ($6,300) and Village of Brownville ($6,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation?
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing lists rehabilitation, nursing, recreational, civic, religious, and educational purposes. Its 2025 grants included support for education, youth programs, hunger relief, domestic-abuse shelter, day-care capital campaigns, and rehabilitation services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's EIN?
Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6051142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dr RG and Sarah Raymond Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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