Friends of Bay Beach Inc
Organized exclusively for charitable purposes by seeking to construct and maintain public buildings, monuments, and works and lessen the burdens of government. The Friends of Bay Beach shall seek to accomplish these goals by providing funds to the city of green bay to purchase, repair, and/or maintain public buildings, monuments and works at the bay beach amusement park.
Friends of Bay Beach Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Bay Beach Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $700K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,399,718
- +346.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $699,859
- +346.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $699,859
- Total assets
- $2,251,654
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Bay Beach Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Green Bay ($1.4M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Donation of maintenance and repair expenses to the bay beach amusement park | $1,379,465 |
| City of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Donation of equipment to the bay beach amusement park | $20,253 |
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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 | $2,251,654 | $1,853,225 | $1,410,201 | $1,399,718 | 2 | $59,604 |
| 2023 | $1,799,570 | $1,125,492 | $324,320 | $313,617 | 2 | $21,782 |
| 2022 | $998,398 | $304,163 | $40,497 | $31,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $734,732 | $161,299 | $3,906 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $577,339 | $332,967 | $15,552 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
About Friends of Bay Beach Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Bay Beach Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Green Bay, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Bay Beach Inc is led by David Charles, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Charles
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Longlais
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Jamir
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug McGee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kawleski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Beverstein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Kiefer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Langenberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Bay Beach Inc
How much does Friends of Bay Beach Inc give each year?
Friends of Bay Beach Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $314K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of Bay Beach Inc?
Friends of Bay Beach Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Friends of Bay Beach Inc?
Friends of Bay Beach Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Green Bay, WI. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Bay Beach Inc operate?
Friends of Bay Beach Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of Bay Beach Inc's EIN?
Friends of Bay Beach Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2570508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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