Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
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.
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation gave $193K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,068
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,356
- -41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,418
- Total assets
- $4,545,807
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Classroom Grants
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Grant
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Amount
Nearly $50,000 available
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Golden Apple Award
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eau Claire Area School District ($156K). Together the top 3 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2022) to $308K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,545,807 | $609,212 | $531,553 | $193,068 | 3 | $105,839 |
| 2023 | $4,220,806 | $774,055 | $519,290 | $218,053 | 2 | $51,775 |
| 2022 | $3,593,897 | $723,373 | $339,011 | $134,540 | 6 | $-31,730 |
| 2021 | $3,704,365 | $847,052 | $433,762 | $308,498 | 5 | $91,911 |
| 2020 | $3,092,855 | $810,607 | $339,218 | $251,493 | 5 | $33,005 |
About Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is led by Todd Johnson, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
$9K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Kelly Christianson
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
$16K (2024)
Wayne Wille
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Prestin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McHugh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Diggins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Strubel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Iverson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brook Berg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brook Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Suginaka
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Phelps
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Patenaude
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Hagen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hookum
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Marthaler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joellen Burke
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Norgaard
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Juhlke
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Manning
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jo Burke (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Bornick (2023) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Becky Noland (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Morley (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dustin Wiesner (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Heather Market-Sullivan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jim McDougall (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Kimberly Hill (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Emberson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah French (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Angie Nijhawan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Emily Kurth (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Blenda Yun (2020–2021) — Past Chair -
- Former: Flo Sheridan (2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Grant Beardsley (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Jones (2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Jenny Postlewaite Fesenmaie (2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Ned Donnellan (2020) — Trustee -
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Todd Johnson (Executive Director (Thru 7/24)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
How much does Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation give each year?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation gave $193K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $218K across 2 grants.
What is Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation's typical grant size?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,418, and its average grant was $64,356, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation give grants?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (2 grants).
Does Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $609K.
What is Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation?
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eau Claire, WI. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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