THE FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT NON PROFIT FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY: FOSTERING SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS ALUMNI AND THE COMMUNITY; RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF; AWARDING GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$193K
-11.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
-41.0% YoY
About Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EAU CLAIRE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $106K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,545,807 | $4,220,806 | $3,593,897 |
| Revenue | $609,212 | $774,055 | $723,373 |
| Expenses | $531,553 | $519,290 | $339,011 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,839 | $51,775 | $-31,730 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Classroom Grants
EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Grant
EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Amount
Nearly $50,000 available
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Golden Apple Award
EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Amount
$500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Eau Claire Area School District ($156,072), Wi-um Kiwanis District Foundation Inc ($25,418), Feed My People Food Bank ($11,578).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EAU CLAIRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT EAU CLAIRE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $156,072 |
| WI-UM KIWANIS DISTRICT FOUNDATION INC BERLIN, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,418 |
| FEED MY PEOPLE FOOD BANK EAU CLAIRE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,578 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANELLE PATENAUDE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAITLIN SUGINAKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA MARTHALER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIM HAGEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA HOOKUM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BROOK BERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOELLEN BURKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATTI IVERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER MCHUGH | TRUSTEE (THRU 7/24) | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN NORGAARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BROOK HARTMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL STRUBEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DEREK PRESTIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIA DIGGINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRAD JUHLKE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR CARMEN MANNING | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE WILLE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTIAN PHELPS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TODD JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 7/24) | — | $30,160 |
| KELLY CHRISTIANSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 7/24) | — | $16,148 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EAU CLAIRE, WI. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation?
As of 2024, Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation holds $4.5M in total assets with $609K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $193K in 2024.
Where does Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation operate?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation award?
In 2024, Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $193K — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1877961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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