Generac Foundation Inc
Generac Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Established in January 2023, it supports 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in communities with significant Generac employee presence, focusing on education, disaster response, energy resilience, and community needs.
Generac Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Generac Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 312 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,065,850
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 312
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,416
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $81,596
- +397.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (111 of 271, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Generac Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Skindzelewski
Mailing address: S45W29290 Highway 59, Waukesha, WA 53189
Phone: (262) 544-4811
Email: generacgives@generac.com
Website: https://generacfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Generac Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation ($200K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $414K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
837 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 830 grants of 837 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily supports organizations based in Generac communities or providing direct services in areas that include a Generac manufacturing facility or office. In 2025, Wisconsin recipients received 51% of grant dollars and Pennsylvania recipients received 19%; South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and California each accounted for 3% or 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 312 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Generac Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 111 of 271 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $638K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 312 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation Monroeville, PA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| GPS Education Partners Inc Waukesha, WI | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation Monroeville, PA | Generac Impact Fund | $50,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation Monroeville, PA | Generac Impact Fund | $50,000 |
| All-in Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Discovery World Ltd Milwaukee, WI | Wheels & Water sponsorship fund, Summer Camps, and Labs/field trips Support | $22,500 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster Response WI & National Fund | $20,000 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | STEM sponsorship fund | $18,000 |
| American Logistics Aid Network Lakeland, FL | disaster preparedness and response Fund | $15,000 |
| Information Technology Disaster Resource Center IN Fort Worth, TX | Disaster response Fund | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,596 | $1,155,676 | $1,090,467 | $1,065,850 | 312 | $1,090,324 | $80 | $3,866 |
| 2024 | $16,387 | $908,480 | $921,927 | $897,925 | 251 | $921,920 | $112 | $5,824 |
| 2023 | $29,834 | $683,841 | $661,899 | $637,825 | 274 | $661,335 | — | $720 |
| 2022 | $7,892 | $16,001 | $8,109 | — | — | $8,000 | — | $108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Generac Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it is committed to fueling communities and strengthening neighborhoods where Generac employees live and work. Its four giving pillars are Education, Disaster Response, Energy Resilience, and Community. Education priorities include STEM programs for K–12 students and career readiness; its other stated priorities include energy resilience initiatives, disaster response support, and local community engagement. The Foundation reports that 82,221 youth and young adults participated in STEM programs it supported in 2025.
Eligible organizations must be U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits or equivalent, serve Generac communities or provide direct services in areas that include a Generac facility or office, and offer programs or services without discrimination. The Foundation generally does not support, among other things, tuition scholarships, capital campaigns, endowments, or multi-year commitments.
Examples of supported organizations include the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation, which describes its mission as supporting educational opportunities in the electrical and communications industries, and GPS Education Partners, which describes itself as a work-based learning solutions provider focused on access and equity for students preparing for future jobs. Discovery World describes its work as connecting innovation, science, and technology with exploration and hands-on learning. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 312 grants totaling $1,065,850. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $100,000 and two separate $50,000 grants to the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation; $50,000 to GPS Education Partners; $25,000 to All-In Milwaukee; $22,500 to Discovery World; and $20,000 to the American National Red Cross.
The Foundation’s website says applications are submitted online, can be made at any time, and receive a response within 60 days. Applications are reviewed by the Donations Committee and/or Foundation Board. It accepts unsolicited requests. The Foundation does not make multi-year commitments, and its guidelines list other exclusions, including tuition scholarships, capital campaigns, and endowments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raj Kanuru as director and secretary; Joe Kavalary as director; Rhonda Matschke as director and president; and York Ragen as director and treasurer.
Generac Foundation Inc is led by Rhonda Matschke, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rhonda Matschke
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Kavalary
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raj Kanuru
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
York Ragen
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Generac Foundation Inc
How much does Generac Foundation Inc give each year?
Generac Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 312 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $898K across 251 grants.
What is Generac Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Generac Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,416, across 312 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Generac Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Generac Foundation Inc give grants?
Generac Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (39 grants), Waukesha, WI (22 grants), Jefferson, WI (14 grants) and Oshkosh, WI (10 grants).
Does Generac Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Generac Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 312) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (8 grants), "STEM programs" (5 grants) and "Summer reading program" (3 grants).
Who are Generac Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Generac Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation ($200,000 across 3 grants), GPS Education Partners Inc ($51,500 across 3 grants) and All-in Milwaukee Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Generac Foundation Inc?
Generac Foundation Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Generac Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation says it is committed to fueling communities and strengthening neighborhoods where Generac employees live and work. Its four giving pillars are Education, Disaster Response, Energy Resilience, and Community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Generac Foundation Inc?
Generac Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check generacfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Generac Foundation Inc's EIN?
Generac Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1928522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Generac Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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