Funeral Service Foundation Inc
Investing in people and programs to strengthen funeral service and lift up grieving communities.
Funeral Service Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Funeral Service Foundation Inc gave $176K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,114
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,159
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,533
- Total assets
- $13,154,492
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Funeral Service Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Academic Scholarships)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Funeral Service Foundation Inc
Academic Scholarships
Funeral Service Foundation Inc
Amount
$2,500 - $5,000
Deadline
November 1, 2026
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CANA Convention Scholarships
Funeral Service Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
NFDA Convention Scholarships
Funeral Service Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Funeral Service Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Funeral Directors Association of the United States Inc ($97K). Together the top 7 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 53 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Funeral Service Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2024) to $672K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Funeral Directors Association of the United States Inc Brookfield, WI | General Support | $97,456 |
| Iowa Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association Inc West Des Moines, IA | Flood Relief | $20,000 |
| National Alliance for Children's Grief Lubbock, TX | General Support and Crisis Response | $14,880 |
| McKee Wallwork Albuquerque, NM | Research Study Grant | $13,533 |
| Cremation Association of North America Wheeling, IL | General Purpose Grant | $12,866 |
| National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association Atlanta, GA | Convention Scholarship | $12,184 |
| Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition Pittsburgh, PA | Convention Scholarship | $5,195 |
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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 | $13,154,492 | $2,185,160 | $1,017,312 | $176,114 | 7 | $1,076,450 |
| 2023 | $11,940,325 | $1,435,898 | $1,029,003 | $216,814 | 6 | $287,708 |
| 2022 | $10,479,280 | $1,799,692 | $1,532,418 | $321,138 | 8 | $241,143 |
| 2021 | $12,194,327 | $2,150,777 | $1,330,373 | $268,923 | 8 | $1,079,339 |
| 2020 | $11,235,109 | $2,090,092 | $1,421,963 | $672,289 | 24 | $716,198 |
About Funeral Service Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Funeral Service Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Brookfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $176K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Funeral Service Foundation Inc is led by Jedd Lapid, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jedd Lapid
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Heald
Chair
Trustee → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Baue
Trustee
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Pontone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Schramm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Ashley Cozine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenn Parvin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Outcalt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hernandez
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Faulk
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Lumbard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wil Bischoff
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmalita March-Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Lucas
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Bryant Hightower
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Altmeyer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leili McMurrough
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Anderson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Falconer
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Krause
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Smith
Chair-Elect
Trustee → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Ford
Nfda Liaison
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Beth Kmiec (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher Robinson (2023) — Nfda Liaison
- Former: Allan Cole (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Bob Arrington (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lee Wiensch (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Todd Van Beck (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Guerra (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Eric Tanzberger (2020–2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Joan Billman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Medici Shelquist (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Trainor (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Milberger (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Busch (2020) — Trustee
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 Funeral Service Foundation Inc
How much does Funeral Service Foundation Inc give each year?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc gave $176K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $217K across 6 grants.
What is Funeral Service Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,533, and its average grant was $25,159, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Funeral Service Foundation Inc give grants?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (11%) and Texas (8%).
Does Funeral Service Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Funeral Service Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Funeral Service Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Funeral Directors Association of the United States Inc ($97,456), Iowa Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association Inc ($20,000) and National Alliance for Children's Grief ($14,880), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Funeral Service Foundation Inc?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Funeral Service Foundation Inc?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Brookfield, WI. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Funeral Service Foundation Inc's EIN?
Funeral Service Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1831612. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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