Fox Communities Credit Union
Fox Communities Credit Union is based in Appleton, Wisconsin, and is listed as a public charity filing Form 990. It is a not-for-profit financial institution serving members in Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports community donations and 30 itemized grants totaling $799,232, all to recipients in Wisconsin.
Fox Communities Credit Union at a glance
In short: Fox Communities Credit Union gave $799K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Wisconsin. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $799,232
- +50.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,641
- +60.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,525
- Total assets
- $3,009,910,815
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fox Communities Credit Union
- How to Apply
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The website accepts donation requests through its Request for Donation form. Requests should fit one of the three giving pillars; requests are handled first-come, first-served, with top priority given to Fox members. The organization asks for at least 60 days’ notice before the request deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2201 E Enterprise Ave, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 993-3753
Website: https://foxcu.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fox Communities Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fox Cares Foundation ($221K). Together the top 10 received $599K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 82 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All itemized 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The credit union’s website describes it as serving members in Wisconsin, including Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Manitowoc. Its membership eligibility includes people who live or work in 17 Wisconsin counties: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Shawano, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fox Communities Credit Union open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $413K (2022) to $799K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $799K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Cares Foundation Appleton, WI | Community Support | $220,600 |
| Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Inc Menasha, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $75,000 |
| On Broadway Inc Green Bay, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $56,025 |
| Valley Packaging Industries Inc Appleton, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $51,500 |
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc Green Bay, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $50,000 |
| Appleton Downtown Inc Appleton, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $45,000 |
| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce of Industry Inc Appleton, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $28,955 |
| Compassion Connections Center Inc Clintonville, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $25,200 |
| Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Appleton, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $25,000 |
| United Way Fox Cities Menasha, WI | General Support/Sponsor | $22,000 |
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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 | $3,009,910,815 | $180,612,334 | $156,030,301 | $799,232 | 30 | $38,602,275 |
| 2023 | $2,838,956,202 | $137,997,017 | $126,051,784 | $532,183 | 32 | $18,767,275 |
| 2022 | $2,694,097,241 | $104,390,989 | $86,125,979 | $413,241 | 20 | $7,932,671 |
| 2021 | $2,452,637,306 | $94,748,931 | $69,130,050 | — | — | $6,276,615 |
| 2020 | $2,185,447,723 | $89,041,156 | $73,833,445 | — | — | $7,833,749 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to partner with its members, communities, and Fox Family to build stronger financial futures. Its website identifies basic needs, health and well-being, and youth and education as its giving pillars.
The 2024 grantees include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Fox Cares Foundation says its mission is to assist nonprofits providing services related to homelessness, hunger, and the arts. Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Basic Needs Giving Partnership says it invests in local and regional solutions to poverty, while Compassion Connections Center describes programs including food assistance, school clothing, hygiene supplies, and emergency support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Fox Communities Credit Union reported 30 itemized grants totaling $799,232. The grants ranged from $5,200 to $220,600, with a median of $10,525. The largest award was $220,600 to Fox Cares Foundation for community support. Other large grants included $75,000 to Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, $56,025 to On Broadway, Inc., $51,500 to Valley Packaging Industries, and $50,000 to Basic Needs Giving Partnership.
Additional 2024 grants included $45,000 to Appleton Downtown, Inc.; $28,955 to Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce of Industry, Inc.; $25,200 to Compassion Connections Center; $25,000 to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center; $22,000 to United Way Fox Cities; $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin; and $16,682 to the American Cancer Society. The filing describes the purposes for these grants, other than the Fox Cares Foundation award, as general support or sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher Allen as president/CEO and Richard Scott as chair. Other listed officers and directors are James Richardson, vice chair; Michael Voelker, treasurer; Jessica Fleek, secretary; and directors Paul Sippl, Camille Kemnitz-Zizzo, William Panella, Erika Davison-Avilles, and Joanne Bogenschutz.
Fox Communities Credit Union is led by Christopher Allen, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Allen
President & CEO
Clo, President & CEO → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$324K (2020) → $663K (2024)
Richard Scott
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Camille Kemnitz-Zizzo
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Joanne Bogenschutz
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Paul Sippl
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $11K (2024)
William Panella
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Erika Davison-Avilles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Adam Landsverk
Chief Lending Officer
Clo → Chief Lending Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Jessica Fleek
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Kory Kitowski
Chief Information Officer
CIO → Chief Information Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $230K (2024)
Niki Schaumberg
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $256K (2024)
Christopher Cumicek
Commercial Lender
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$160K (2021) → $186K (2024)
Dawn Doberstein
Commercial Lender
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$193K (2021) → $289K (2024)
James Richardson
Vice Chair
Vice Chairperson → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Kristine Hackbarth-Horn
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $250K (2024)
Mitchell Musial
General Counsel
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$198K (2021) → $226K (2024)
Scott Yukel
Commercial Lender
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$177K (2021) → $192K (2024)
Michael Voelker
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Steve Gineris
Vice President of Retail Lending
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$159K (2022) → $163K (2024)
Chad Urban
Financial Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$187K (2024)
Melanie Draheim
Chief Marketing Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024)
Tommie Preslaski
Chief Experience Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$278K (2024)
Former officers (16)
- Former: Marty Docter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Krahn (2020–2023) — Chief Retail Officer
- Former: Cathy Harvath (2021–2023) — Foundation Executive Director
- Former: Chris Thelen (2023) — Financial Advisor
- Former: Krista Draheim (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President Strategic Planning
- Former: Theresa Green (2020–2022) — Vice President Human Resources
- Former: Jenefer Kind (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President Operations
- Former: Jordan Smith (2022) — Commercial Lender
- Former: David Thone (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President Member Solutions
- Former: Micahel Voelker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Brum (2021) — Commercial Lender
- Former: Maureen Bartley (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Alan Timmerman (2020) — Director
- Former: Bruce Kotarek (2020) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Greg Hilbert (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Jamie Richardson (2020) — Director
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 $663K, to Christopher Allen (President/CEO). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fox Communities Credit Union
How much does Fox Communities Credit Union give each year?
Fox Communities Credit Union gave $799K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $532K across 32 grants.
What is Fox Communities Credit Union's typical grant size?
Fox Communities Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $10,525, and its average grant was $26,641, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fox Communities Credit Union that year got $30K on average.
Where does Fox Communities Credit Union give grants?
Fox Communities Credit Union 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 Appleton, WI (11 grants), Green Bay, WI (7 grants), Menasha, WI (3 grants) and Oshkosh, WI (3 grants).
Does Fox Communities Credit Union give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Fox Communities Credit Union's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Fox Communities Credit Union's largest grantees?
Fox Communities Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Fox Cares Foundation ($220,600), Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Inc ($75,000) and On Broadway Inc ($56,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fox Communities Credit Union?
Fox Communities Credit Union reported $3.0B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $180.6M.
What does Fox Communities Credit Union fund?
The organization’s mission is to partner with its members, communities, and Fox Family to build stronger financial futures. Its website identifies basic needs, health and well-being, and youth and education as its giving pillars. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fox Communities Credit Union?
The website accepts donation requests through its Request for Donation form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fox Communities Credit Union's EIN?
Fox Communities Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0738415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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