Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc

OCONOMOWOC, WI EIN: 39-6059626

The Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1962 and located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting community initiatives and capital projects.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$212K

+5.3% YoY

Grant Count

-9.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+15.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants supporting program support, operating expenses, capital campaigns, and community initiatives. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Watertown and Oconomowoc, Wisconsin areas, with a focus on local community development and capital projects.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $1.0M (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

DELAVANFORT ATKINSONJEFFERSONJeffersonMADISONOCONOMOWOCOconomowocWATERTOWNWAUKESHAWatertown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2025:

Total Assets: $3,064,803
Total Revenues: $266,563
Total Expenses: $240,181
Investment Income and Dividends: $93,757
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2024:

Total Assets: $3.04 Million
Total Revenues: $162,000
Total Expenses: $227,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Glacial Community Ymca ($115,000), Watertown Humane Society Inc ($25,000), Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson & Waukesha Counties ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF WATERTOWN - PUBLIC WORKS WATERTOWN, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$4,500
GLACIAL COMMUNITY YMCA WATERTOWN, WI	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$115,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF JEFFERSON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES WAUKESHA, WI	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$20,000
HERITAGE MILITARY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC WATERTOWN, WI	HVAC/FURNACE	$5,935
JEFFERSON COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL INC JEFFERSON, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$9,091
ROCK RIVER COALITION JEFFERSON, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$14,285
WATERTOWN FAMILY AID ASSOCIATION INC WATERTOWN, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$6,000
WATERTOWN HUMANE SOCIETY INC WATERTOWN, WI	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$25,000
WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY WATERTOWN, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
WATERTOWN FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC WATERTOWN, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board members have historically been family descendants. Virginia C. Quirk (widow of E. James Quirk) and Dr. James E. Conley were original members of the foundation board. Tamara Gogin served as head of the foundation as of December 2022.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KRISTIN M LYSAKER	DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT	1	—
MARGARET PRIEBE	DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
DARBY QUIRK	DIRECTOR AND TREASURER	1	—
CAREY CONLEY	DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY	1	—
DREW CONLEY	DIRECTOR	1	—
TAMARA C GOGIN	DIRECTOR (ENDING 10.19.24)	1	—
ANNE SCHUETT	DIRECTOR (BEGINNING 10.19.24)	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2022

In December 2022, the Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation made a major contribution to the Watertown Area YMCA's Capital Campaign to build a new facility in Watertown. In recognition of this gift, the wellness area in the new YMCA was designated to be named in honor of the Foundation. The wellness space features state-of-the-art equipment including cardio machines, weight machines, and an EGYM strength circuit.

City applying for Earl, Eugenia Quirk Foundation grant | Local News | wdtimes.com

2025

The foundation continues to support local community initiatives, with active grant applications and awards in 2025 for capital campaigns and community programs in the Watertown area.

City applying for Earl, Eugenia Quirk Foundation grant | Local News | wdtimes.com

Contact Information

Address: 516 Lac La Belle Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Telephone: 920-545-5477

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants supporting program support, operating expenses, capital campaigns, and community initiatives. Recent grants include: • **Glacial Community YMCA** - $115,000 for Capital Campaign (2025) • **Watertown Humane Society** - $25,000 for Capital Campaign (2025) • **Rock River Coalition** - $14,285 for Program Support (2025) • **Watertown Area YMCA** - Major contribution to Capital Campaign for new facility (December 2022) • **City of Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry …

Where does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Watertown and Oconomowoc, Wisconsin areas, with a focus on local community development and capital projects.

What size grants does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc awarded 10 grants totaling $212K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's EIN?

Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6059626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.