Fulcrum Foundation Inc
Fulcrum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Medford, Wisconsin. It supports community well-being through partnerships with organizations working on projects that address identified local priorities.
Fulcrum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fulcrum Foundation Inc gave $804K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $804,000
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,429
- -43.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,150
- Total assets
- $30,959,393
- +7.0% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Fulcrum Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The application instructions describe a two-phase process. Letters of interest are submitted electronically by email to Amanda Lange. They should include a project summary, statement of need, project activities, expected outcomes, organizational credentials, a description of the project funding needs and total requested, and a copy of the organization’s most recent Form 990. Applicants whose projects pass the initial Phase I review are invited to provide additional information and present their idea in person in Phase II. Funds may not be used for entertainment or alcoholic beverages, lobbying, projects outside the service area, reimbursement solely for patient care or clinical service delivery, supplanting other available funds or resources, or indirect costs such as routine operating expenses or debt reduction unless accompanied by an acceptable sustainability plan.
- Review Cycle
- Spring award applications are due in April; fall award applications are due in October.
- Deadline
- Spring award applications are due in April; fall award applications are due in October.
- Contact
Application contact: Amanda Lange
Mailing address: 135 S Gibson St, Medford, WI 54451
Phone: (715) 748-7507
Email: amanda.lange@fulcrumfound.org
Website: https://fulcrumfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fulcrum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $692K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 52 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects in Taylor County, the southern half of Price County, or within 25 miles of Medford, Wisconsin. Its 2025 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fulcrum Foundation Inc gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% 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 filings (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 $181K (2021) to $82.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $804K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc Medford, WI | Update Cancer Space | $100,000 |
| Village of Prentice Prentice, WI | Playground | $100,000 |
| School District of Phillips Phillips, WI | School Forest Building | $100,000 |
| Medford Area for Tomorrow Medford, WI | Our Village Playground Phase II | $80,000 |
| Taylor County Supportive Housing Medford, WI | Case Manager Position | $70,700 |
| Taylor County First Responders Stetsonville, WI | RADIOS | $63,000 |
| Gilman Rural Fire Dept Gilman, WI | SCBA Gear | $62,300 |
| Gilman School District Gilman, WI | Baseball/Softball Facility Improvements | $40,000 |
| Town of Westboro Westboro, WI | Baseball Field Improvements | $40,000 |
| Rib Lake School District Rib Lake, WI | Fitness Center Equipment/Furnishings | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF. Its EIN is 39-2016506.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,959,393 | $1,692,048 | $847,424 | $804,000 | 14 | $845,957 | $1,690,581 | $1,458,106 |
| 2024 | $28,934,763 | $1,151,883 | $1,928,539 | $1,841,085 | 18 | $1,885,630 | $1,149,352 | $1,359,448 |
| 2023 | $27,548,342 | $654,885 | $688,937 | $663,883 | 12 | $685,351 | $1,390,166 | $1,275,785 |
| 2022 | $26,565,218 | $20,888,340 | $82,023,922 | $81,972,430 | 4 | — | $888,310 | — |
| 2021 | $89,259,711 | $439,182 | $195,161 | $180,743 | 4 | — | $439,127 | — |
| 2020 | $74,727,628 | $291,681 | $327,989 | $290,000 | 3 | — | $291,581 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fulcrum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 foundation’s mission is to support the community’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and societal well-being, as determined by identified priorities. Its stated focus areas include medical and dental care, food security, healthy eating, emergency shelter, exercise and fitness, mental health care, alcohol and drug misuse prevention and care, child or adult care, safety, transportation, infrastructure, and arts and culture.
The foundation’s guiding principles favor sustainable projects that benefit many people or an underserved population, have data-based and measurable long-term impact, involve collaboration, and align with Community Health Needs Assessments. Its materials also identify tax-exempt organizations with strong and compassionate leadership as potential partners. Among its 2025 grantees, Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc describes its mission as “we heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities.” Medford Area for Tomorrow Inc says it provides fundraising events and activities for needed community projects.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $804,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $51,150. Notable awards included $100,000 to Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc for updating cancer space; $100,000 to the Village of Prentice for a playground; $100,000 to the School District of Phillips for a school forest building; and $80,000 to Medford Area for Tomorrow for Our Village Playground Phase II.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda Lange as executive director; John Lange as chairperson; Candice Grunseth as vice chairperson; Jason Steliga as treasurer; and Randy Juedes as secretary. It also lists Colton Freiberg, Len Hamman, William Klingbeil, and Beth Van der Berg as directors, and Dale Hustedt as a director who termed in August.
Fulcrum Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Lange, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Lange
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lange
Chairperson
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Hustedt
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colton Freiberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Klingbeil
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Van Der Berg
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Len Hamman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randi Werner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Troxell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice Grunseth
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
Chair → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Steliga
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Juedes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Courtney Graff (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Emily Tracey (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Shaw (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Jonathon Lange (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Leonard W. Hamman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Hedtke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Rybak (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie A. Woods (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Mary K. Sarver (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael E. Plooy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Riggle Dvm (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Frazier MD (2020–2021) — Director & Physician
- Former: David E. Koester (2020) — Director
- Former: Perry A. Arndt Od (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Fulcrum Foundation Inc
How much does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give each year?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc gave $804K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 18 grants.
What is Fulcrum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $51,150, and its average grant was $57,429, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give grants?
Fulcrum 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 Medford, WI (5 grants), Gilman, WI (2 grants) and Stetsonville, WI (2 grants).
Does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Fulcrum Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fulcrum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc ($100,000), Village of Prentice ($100,000) and School District of Phillips ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fulcrum Foundation Inc?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $846K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 Fulcrum Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support the community’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and societal well-being, as determined by identified priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fulcrum Foundation Inc?
The application instructions describe a two-phase process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fulcrum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2016506. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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