Duane and Kathleen Foulkes
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes is a private foundation based in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In 2024, it reported 61 grants totaling $554,604, with 88% of grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes at a glance
In short: Duane and Kathleen Foulkes gave $555K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $554,604
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,092
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $11,362,946
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (18 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Duane and Kathleen Foulkes
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 337, Beaver Dam, WI 53916-0337
Phone: (920) 356-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Duane and Kathleen Foulkes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash MSFT 115 SH) ($52K). Together the top 10 received $381K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 261 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant distribution was concentrated in Wisconsin, which received 88% of grant dollars. Minnesota recipients received 9%; Colorado and New York each received 1%, and Ohio received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Duane and Kathleen Foulkes open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 56 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 167% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2021) to $555K (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash MSFT 115 SH) Fond Du Lac, WI | Beaver Dam Library Next Chapter Renovation Support | $52,029 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc Woodruff, WI | Lakeland star academy (autism support) and dr. Kate hospice | $49,500 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam (Non-Cash MSFT 110 SH) Beaver Dam, WI | Religious Support | $46,757 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam (Non-Cash MSFT 100 SH) Beaver Dam, WI | Religious Support | $42,506 |
| Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash MSFT 70 SH) Fond Du Lac, WI | Beaver Dam Library Next Chapter Renovation Support | $31,670 |
| Mayo Clinic (Non Cash Cost 32 SH) Rochester, MN | Human Services | $31,194 |
| City of Beaver Dam Beaver Dam, WI | Pickleball Courts | $30,000 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam Beaver Dam, WI | Religious Support | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Support | $25,000 |
| Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre Inc Beaver Dam, WI | Arts Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,362,946 | $963,062 | $655,162 | $554,604 | 61 | $558,134 | $880,020 | $547,120 |
| 2023 | $10,586,946 | $760,892 | $569,263 | $487,214 | 51 | $490,191 | $687,089 | $492,258 |
| 2022 | $9,397,219 | $1,465,291 | $572,064 | $488,920 | 49 | $491,048 | $462,507 | $478,575 |
| 2021 | $10,777,885 | $1,059,929 | $287,431 | $207,552 | 48 | $209,452 | $543,021 | $472,689 |
| 2020 | $8,890,173 | $661,982 | $554,555 | $510,609 | 52 | — | $366,004 | $376,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duane and Kathleen Foulkes reported a distributable amount of $547K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and community projects. For example, Howard Young Foundation describes its mission as seeking and investing charitable support for Howard Young Health Care to improve the health and well-being of the community it serves. Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre describes its mission as serving the community through performing arts, volunteer engagement, learning opportunities, and entertainment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $554,604. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $52,029, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $52,029 to Fond du Lac Area Foundation/Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation for Beaver Dam Library’s Next Chapter renovation; $49,500 to Howard Young Foundation for Lakeland STAR Academy autism support and Dr. Kate Hospice; and two grants to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, for $46,757 and $42,506, both for religious support. Other notable grants included $31,194 to Mayo Clinic for human services, $30,000 to the City of Beaver Dam for pickleball courts, $25,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for support, and $20,000 each to Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre and Fox Lake Legion. The foundation also reported a $20,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the Carbone Cancer Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Duane E. Foulkes as president/director, Kristine M. Eckles as vice president/director, and Kim M. Huss as secretary/director.
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes is led by Duane E. Foulkes, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Duane E. Foulkes
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine M. Eckles
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim M. Huss
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen M. Foulkes (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Duane and Kathleen Foulkes
How much does Duane and Kathleen Foulkes give each year?
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes gave $555K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $487K across 51 grants.
What is Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's typical grant size?
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,092, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Duane and Kathleen Foulkes that year got $16K on average.
Where does Duane and Kathleen Foulkes give grants?
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes gives mostly in Wisconsin: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beaver Dam, WI (26 grants), Minocqua, WI (5 grants), Fond Du Lac, WI (4 grants) and Rochester, MN (3 grants).
Does Duane and Kathleen Foulkes give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (9 grants), "Religious Support" (8 grants) and "Arts Support" (6 grants).
Who are Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's largest grantees?
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's largest 2024 grantees include Fond Du Lac Area Fdnbeaver Dam Area Community Fdn (Non-Cash MSFT 115 SH) ($52,029), Howard Young Foundation Inc ($49,500) and St Stephen's Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam (Non-Cash MSFT 110 SH) ($46,757), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Duane and Kathleen Foulkes?
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $558K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $547K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Duane and Kathleen Foulkes fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and community projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Duane and Kathleen Foulkes?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's EIN?
Duane and Kathleen Foulkes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5592397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Duane and Kathleen Foulkes 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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