FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations for community and youth purposes, with all grant dollars going to Wisconsin recipients.
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc gave $449K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $449,128
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,474
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,531,180
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (18 of 48, 2025)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be received by November 1 for awards made during the following year.
- Deadline
- Applications must be received by November 1 for awards made during the following year.
- Contact
Application contact: Fk Bemis Family Foundation
Mailing address: 300 Mill Street, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085-0901
Phone: (920) 467-4621
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way ($54K). Together the top 10 received $289K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($11,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 232 grants of 246 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients. Its 2024 filing states that most awards go to recipients in Sheboygan County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 48 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $391K (2023) to $480K (2022). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $449K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Sheboygan, WI | Community | $53,678 |
| A Million Dreamz Inc Sheboygan, WI | Community/Youth | $50,000 |
| Camp Evergreen - Aquatic Facility Sheboygan, WI | Community/Youth | $50,000 |
| Friends of Camp Anokijig Inc Plymouth, WI | Community/Youth | $30,000 |
| Above & Beyond Children's Museum Sheboygan, WI | Community/Youth | $25,000 |
| Reins Inc - Bldg Purchase & Program Expansion Sheboygan Falls, WI | Community/Youth | $25,000 |
| Sheboygan County Food Bank Sheboygan, WI | Community | $20,000 |
| Sheboygan County Cycling Kohler, WI | Community | $15,000 |
| 1907 Club Inc Sheboygan, WI | Community | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Sheboygan, WI | Community/Youth | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,531,180 | $556,763 | $491,272 | $449,128 | 53 | $449,128 | $442,509 | $483,585 |
| 2024 | $9,465,689 | $2,471,399 | $542,237 | $458,779 | 49 | $458,779 | $2,360,285 | $396,250 |
| 2023 | $7,536,527 | $772,465 | $447,457 | $391,013 | 46 | $391,013 | $630,680 | $409,683 |
| 2022 | $7,211,519 | $248,859 | $554,938 | $479,834 | 48 | $479,834 | $146,724 | $395,256 |
| 2021 | $7,517,598 | $1,138,120 | $510,491 | $448,452 | 50 | $448,452 | $1,031,800 | $435,057 |
| 2020 | $6,889,969 | $636,825 | $475,417 | $418,604 | 44 | — | $528,364 | $353,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $484K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include community and youth purposes. Supported organizations describe work that includes affordable childcare and family resources (A Million Dreamz), youth and family outdoor programs (Friends of Camp Anokijig), and food security (Sheboygan County Food Bank). Other supported organizations describe work in areas such as community collaboration (United Way), behavioral-health risk reduction (Elevate), and food education (Nourish Farms).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $449,128. Grants ranged from $250 to $53,678, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $53,678 to United Way, $50,000 to A Million Dreamz, $50,000 to Camp Evergreen – Aquatic Facility, $30,000 to Friends of Camp Anokijig, and $25,000 each to Above & Beyond Children’s Museum and REINS Inc. for building purchase and program expansion.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A formal application is required and must include the purpose of the request, tax ID number, and other information. Applications should be submitted to FK BEMIS FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason Bemis as president, Dana Bemis as vice president, David Howell as secretary, and Scott LaFlen as treasurer. Directors listed are Jeffrey Lonigro, Jon Bemis, and Tanya Dallas.
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc is led by Jason Bemis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Bemis
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lonigro
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Bemis
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Dallas
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Laflen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Bemis
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Howell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Erin Bemis (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Karen Hoefler (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Wendy Bemis (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc
How much does FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc give each year?
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc gave $449K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $459K across 49 grants.
What is FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,474, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc give grants?
FK Bemis Family 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 Sheboygan, WI (31 grants), Sheboygan Falls, WI (6 grants) and Plymouth, WI (4 grants).
Does FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (22 grants), "Community/Youth" (17 grants) and "Education/Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way ($53,678), A Million Dreamz Inc ($50,000) and Camp Evergreen - Aquatic Facility ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($11,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc?
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $449K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (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 FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include community and youth purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc?
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
FK Bemis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6067930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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