Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents
The huss fund was established to benefit the residents of bell tower based on financial need and its intent is to remain in perpetuity to continue this purpose.
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents at a glance
In short: Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,841
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $124,841
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $124,841
- Total assets
- $3,359,216
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bell Tower Residence Inc ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $160K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Tower Residence Inc Merrill, WI | Financial Support to Residents | $124,841 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,359,216 | $279,104 | $136,479 | $124,841 | 1 | $159,498 |
| 2024 | $3,027,690 | $275,547 | $145,713 | $132,000 | 1 | $149,418 |
| 2023 | $2,740,617 | $78,594 | $119,434 | $110,000 | 1 | $39,682 |
| 2022 | $2,434,655 | $-12,763 | $110,629 | $100,000 | 1 | $-65,525 |
| 2021 | $3,044,615 | $88,325 | $108,796 | $100,000 | 1 | $61,857 |
| 2020 | $2,792,722 | $1,376,786 | $169,206 | $160,000 | 1 | $345,284 |
About Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents
Based on IRS filings
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents is a public charity, based in Merrill, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $159K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents is led by Sister Patricia Cormack, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sister Patricia Cormack
President
President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Kathy Wiesneski
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Dorothee Halbach
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Pamela Hodgson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sister Linda Songy (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Sister Kathlyn Lange (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sister Carol Crosby (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Sister Peggy Jackelen (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents
How much does Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents give each year?
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $132K across 1 grant.
How large is Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents?
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $279K.
Where does Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents operate?
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents's EIN?
Florence Huss Memorial Fund for Bell Tower Residents's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1795422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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