Elwyn Remington Foundation
The Elwyn Remington Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1989 and based in Wausau, Wisconsin. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable causes in Wisconsin.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$348K
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
-5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
No specific application procedures or deadlines are documented in available sources.
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Review Cycle
are documented in available sources.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations and initiatives in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,607,307
- Total Annual Giving: $347,750
- Year Established: 1989
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods ($40,000), Town of Norwood Fire Dept ($40,000), Antigo Area Recreation Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANTIGO TROUT UNLIMITED ANTIGO, WI | KIDS FISHING EVENT | $3,500 |
| ANTIGO VISUAL ARTS ANGTIGO, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| BIRNAMWOOD AREA FIRE DEPT BIRNAMWOOD, WI | EQUIPMENT | $4,750 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHWOODS ANTIGO, WI | BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $40,000 |
| CITY OF ANTIGO FIRE DEPT ANTIGO, WI | EQUIPMENT | $4,750 |
| ELCHO FIRE & RESCUE ELCHO, WI | EQUIPMENT | $4,750 |
| ELCHO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ELCHO, WI | BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT | $10,000 |
| ELCHO SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ELCHO, WI | SCHOLARSHIPS | $14,000 |
| FRIENDS OF WABENO MADISON, WI | PICKLEBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS | $10,000 |
| LANG CTY RURAL FIRE CONTROL ANTIGO, WI | EQUIPMENT | $4,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNE LUCHT | OFFICER-DIRE | 1 | — |
| MARK BRADLEY | OFFICER-DIRE | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN WINTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERI MELZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON HILGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM MELZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 500 N 1st St Ste 8000, Wausau, WI 54403-4871
- Phone: 715-845-4336
- Website: www.remington-foundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Elwyn Remington Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Elwyn Remington Foundation?
**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $300 to $75,000 • Total annual giving: $347,750 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024) • The foundation has no live grant opportunities currently listed **Application Process:** No specific application procedures or deadlines are documented in available sources.
Where does Elwyn Remington Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations and initiatives in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Elwyn Remington Foundation award?
In 2024, Elwyn Remington Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $348K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Elwyn Remington Foundation's EIN?
Elwyn Remington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1633403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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