Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc
The Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Wisconsin for capital campaigns, program support, and other stated purposes.
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc gave $212K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Wisconsin. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,311
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,231
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,296
- Total assets
- $3,064,803
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 516 Lac La Belle Dr, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Phone: (920) 545-5477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glacial Community YMCA ($115K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 58 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin. Listed recipients include organizations in Watertown, Jefferson, and Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2021) to $275K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glacial Community YMCA Watertown, WI | Capital Campaign | $115,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society Inc Watertown, WI | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson & Waukesha Counties Waukesha, WI | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Rock River Coalition Jefferson, WI | Program Support | $14,285 |
| Jefferson County Literacy Council Inc Jefferson, WI | Program Support | $9,091 |
| Watertown Family Connections Inc Watertown, WI | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Watertown Family Aid Association Inc Watertown, WI | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc Watertown, WI | Hvac/Furnace | $5,935 |
| Watertown Public Library Watertown, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| City of Watertown - Public Works Watertown, WI | Program Support | $4,500 |
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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 | $3,064,803 | $266,563 | $240,181 | $212,311 | 10 | $218,939 | $246,906 | $244,824 |
| 2024 | $3,038,421 | $162,236 | $227,363 | $201,623 | 11 | $206,794 | $141,667 | $215,904 |
| 2023 | $3,103,548 | $-9,349 | $202,226 | $173,876 | 10 | $178,500 | $66,641 | $204,703 |
| 2022 | $3,315,123 | $256,932 | $300,880 | $275,100 | 14 | $280,377 | $238,158 | $241,005 |
| 2021 | $3,359,071 | $171,347 | $192,760 | $173,700 | 13 | — | $155,292 | $217,670 |
| 2020 | $3,380,282 | $69,577 | $250,435 | $224,447 | 13 | — | $82,398 | $202,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $245K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include capital campaign support, program support, and an HVAC/furnace expense. The grantees include organizations working in areas such as youth and family programming, animal welfare, literacy, and historic music.
Glacial Community YMCA describes its mission as putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, and says it builds strong kids, families, and communities. Watertown Humane Society says it provides for lost, homeless, neglected, and abused animals in the communities it serves and educates the public about animal welfare. Watertown Family Connections describes itself as a family resource center providing free programming. Heritage Military Music Foundation says it performs music from America’s Civil War era on antique brass band instruments and works to preserve that musical heritage.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $212,311 in 2025, compared with 11 grants totaling $201,623 in 2024 and 10 grants totaling $173,876 in 2023. In 2025, grant amounts ranged from $4,500 to $115,000, with a median of $8,296.
Among the 2025 grants, Glacial Community YMCA received $115,000 for a capital campaign; Watertown Humane Society received $25,000 for a capital campaign; and Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson & Waukesha Counties received $20,000 for a capital campaign. Rock River Coalition received $14,285 for program support, and Jefferson County Literacy Council received $9,091 for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kristin M Lysaker as director and president; Margaret Priebe as director and vice president; Darby Quirk as director and treasurer; Carey Conley as director and secretary; and Drew Conley as a director. It also lists Tamara C Gogin as a director ending October 19, 2024, and Anne Schuett as a director beginning October 19, 2024.
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc is led by Kristin M. Lysaker, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin M. Lysaker
Director & President
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darby R. Quirk
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara C. Gogin
Director
Director & President → Director & Secretary, 2024
Director & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carey Conley
Director & Secretary
Director & Treasurer Starting Oct → Director & Tresurer, 2023
Director & Tresurer → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Priebe
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Conley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Schuett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jill Q. McKay (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret Murphy Conley (2022–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Brooke E. Conley (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Margie Murphy Conley (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Maggy Priebe (2021) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline A. Quirk (2020) — Outgoing President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc
How much does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc give each year?
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc gave $212K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $202K across 11 grants.
What is Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,296, and its average grant was $21,231, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc give grants?
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc 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 Watertown, WI (7 grants) and Jefferson, WI (2 grants).
Does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Glacial Community YMCA ($115,000), Watertown Humane Society Inc ($25,000) and Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson & Waukesha Counties ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc?
Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include capital campaign support, program support, and an HVAC/furnace expense. The grantees include organizations working in areas such as youth and family programming, animal welfare, literacy, and historic music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 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.
Does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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