Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc is an Appleton, Wisconsin-based public charity that works to protect, restore, and sustain the water resources of Wisconsin’s Fox-Wolf River Basin. Its 2025 filing describes support for restoration, watershed recovery coordination, outreach and education, and research.
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc gave $621K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $621,188
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $62,119
- Median grant
- $25,658
- Total assets
- $958,948
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1861, Appleton, WI 54912
Phone: (920) 858-3982
Website: https://fwwa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Outagamie County ($355K). Together the top 10 received $621K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as focused on Wisconsin’s Fox-Wolf River Basin and says its watershed coordination work spans a 21-county basin. In its 2025 grantmaking, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 6% to Minnesota, and 4% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $621K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County Appleton, WI | Restoration | $354,820 |
| Winnebago County Oshkosh, WI | Restoration | $70,908 |
| Pheasant Forever Inc Saint Paul, MN | Restoration | $35,646 |
| Corn Flower Fields LLC Oneida, WI | Outreach/Education | $26,250 |
| Shawano County Land Conservation Department Shawano, WI | Restoration | $26,088 |
| Wisconsin Farmers Union Inc Chippewa Falls, WI | Restoration | $25,227 |
| Brown County Green Bay, WI | Restoration | $25,005 |
| Utah State University Wellsville, UT | Restoration | $21,996 |
| Waushara County Land Conservation Department Wautoma, WI | Restoration | $18,190 |
| Calumet County Chilton, WI | Restoration | $17,058 |
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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 | $958,948 | $1,778,343 | $1,521,343 | $621,188 | 10 | $11,136 |
| 2024 | $1,083,060 | $1,717,983 | $1,663,847 | — | — | $7,325 |
| 2023 | $596,742 | $1,644,161 | $1,660,673 | — | — | $6,581 |
| 2022 | $763,883 | $1,602,159 | $1,565,403 | — | — | $1,974 |
| 2021 | $800,245 | $1,535,506 | $1,327,325 | — | — | $1,099 |
| 2020 | $927,554 | $1,570,904 | $1,593,852 | — | — | $1,161 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to identify issues and advocate for effective policies and actions that protect, restore, and sustain the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River Basin. Its website describes a watershed-wide approach to improving water quality, with work that includes agriculture, watershed recovery, outreach and education, and research. The website identifies phosphorus and sediment as major obstacles to healthy streams, rivers, lakes, and bays.
Its 2025 filing reports grants for restoration and outreach/education. The filing also says the organization requires grantees to submit quarterly and/or annual reports on grant-related activities and finances.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Fox-Wolf reported 10 grants totaling $621,188. Grant amounts ranged from $17,058 to $354,820, with a median grant of $25,658.
The largest reported grants were $354,820 to Outagamie County for restoration; $70,908 to Winnebago County for restoration; and $35,646 to Pheasants Forever Inc for restoration. Other listed recipients included Corn Flower Fields LLC ($26,250 for outreach/education), Shawano County Land Conservation ($26,088 for restoration), Wisconsin Farmers Union Inc ($25,227 for restoration), Brown County ($25,005 for restoration), Utah State University ($21,996 for restoration), Waushara County Land Conservation ($18,190 for restoration), and Calumet County ($17,058 for restoration).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jessica Schultz as executive director, Jeff Smudde as president, Greg Baneck as past president, Dani Santry as treasurer, and Nick Waldschmidt as VP/secretary. It also lists Chad Casper, Marcel Dijkstra, Kevin Fermanich, Rick Fox, and Jon Lamers as members. The organization’s website identifies Jessica Schultz as executive director.
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc is led by Jeff Smudde, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Smudde
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Schultz
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Chad Casper
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Baneck
Past President
Director → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcel Dijkstra
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Waldschmidt
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dani Santry
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lamers
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Fermanich
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fox
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Baneck Greg (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Casper Chad (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Crawford Kevin (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Dijkstra Marcel (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Santry Danielle (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Smudde Jeff (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Stempa Chris (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Waldschmidt Nick (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Willer Todd (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Harris Bud (2022–2023) — Past President
- Former: Bud Harris (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Chris Stempa (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Danielle Santry (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jared Schmidt (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Kevin Crawford (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Willer (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Jessica Schultz (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc
How much does Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc give each year?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc gave $621K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,658, and its average grant was $62,119, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc give grants?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%).
Does Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Restoration" (9 grants).
Who are Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Outagamie County ($354,820), Winnebago County ($70,908) and Pheasant Forever Inc ($35,646), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc reported $959K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to identify issues and advocate for effective policies and actions that protect, restore, and sustain the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River Basin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fwwa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's EIN?
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1701585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
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