Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd

SHULLSBURG, WI EIN: 39-1317293 Website

The Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation located in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, established in 1979. The organization was founded by Richard and Maxine Franz in memory of their daughter Emily, who died in a tragic car accident in 1973 at age 24. Emily was a teacher in Shullsburg at the time of her death.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$60K

-21.8% YoY

Grant Count

-41.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+34.6% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides scholarships and financial aid to support continuing education. The primary focus is awarding scholarships to Shullsburg High School seniors and graduates. Any unused scholarship funds are refunded to the foundation.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 34 grants in the most recent reporting year. Typical grant awards range from $708 to $6,600. In fiscal year 2023, the foundation distributed $76,282 in total giving.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused in Wisconsin, specifically supporting Shullsburg High School graduates.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $403K (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

SHULLSBURG

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total assets: $2,695,159
Total revenues: $196,196
Total expenses: $120,952
Total grants and contributions: $79,804
Investment income and dividends: $121,118
Miscellaneous revenues: $13,498

Revenue Trends: Total revenues increased 20.8% from 2022 to 2023, with grants and contributions rising 48.1% year-over-year.

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

136 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Garrett Ray ($6,652), Eli Poppy ($5,292), Ella Woodworth ($4,935).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALETRIS SANDLIN SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,500
EDWIN GIERKE SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,750
ELI POPPY SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,292
ELLA WOODWORTH SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,935
EMILY WIEGEL SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,375
EMMA PEDLEY SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,750
FAITH BURGESS SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,400
GARRETT RAY SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,652
HEATH POPPY SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,500
HELEN EDGE SHULLSBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS LETHLEAN	PRESIDENT	—	—
LARRY TEASDALE	VICE PRESIDE	—	—
LYNNE KRUSER-RANUM	SECRETARY	—	—
MICHAEL WOODWORTH	TREASURER	—	—
KENNETH CURTIS	DIRECTOR	—	—
JEFF RUSSELL	DIRECTOR	—	—
JOSEPH DIEDRICH	DIRECTOR	—	—
MARY GENSLER	DIRECTOR	—	—
ANNE DOYLE	DIRECTOR	—	—
KATHY LACKE	DIRECTOR	—	—
MARK DOYLE	DIRECTOR	—	—
ANNA REICHLING	DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent Activity & Fundraising

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation hosts an annual recognition picnic held on the first Sunday in August at the Shullsburg Fire Station. This event serves to recognize scholarship recipients and functions as the primary annual fundraising event. The 2024 picnic was held August 4th, featuring a meal ($20 ticket for steak or chicken), live entertainment, raffle drawing, and a live auction of items donated by recent scholarship recipients.

Franzen Awarded Freerks Scholarship - University of Missouri - St. Louis

The foundation accepts tax-deductible donations year-round. Contributions can be mailed to Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc., PO BOX 487, Shullsburg, WI 53586, or made via Venmo at @emilyfranzscholarship.

Franzen Awarded Freerks Scholarship - University of Missouri - St. Louis

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd?

The foundation made 34 grants in the most recent reporting year. Typical grant awards range from $708 to $6,600. In fiscal year 2023, the foundation distributed $76,282 in total giving.

Where does Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused in Wisconsin, specifically supporting Shullsburg High School graduates.

What size grants does Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd award?

In 2024, Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd awarded 18 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd's EIN?

Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1317293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.