George Kress Foundation Inc
George Kress Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2024 awards including funding for community facilities, health, recreation, cultural institutions, and other local projects.
George Kress Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George Kress Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 132 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Wisconsin. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,649,618
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 132
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,224
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $20,005,842
- +8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (19 of 117, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George Kress Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 19017, Green Bay, WI 54301-9017
Phone: (920) 433-5192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Kress Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Green Bay Community Foundation ($525K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
737 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 644 grants of 737 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The reported shares for Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and Michigan were 1%, 0%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George Kress Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 117 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 361% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.3M (2021) to $4.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 132 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | Door County Maritime Museum Archives Building | $500,000 |
| Friends of Bay Beach Inc Green Bay, WI | Bay Beach All-Inclusive Playground (Payment 2 of 2) | $500,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Green Bay, WI | Cornerstone Community Ice Center | $500,000 |
| CP Inc Green Bay, WI | CP Telethon Program Support & Center Updates | $262,500 |
| Bellin Health Foundation Green Bay, WI | In Full Embrace-Nicu Campaign (3 of 4) | $250,000 |
| Green Bay Botanical Gardens Green Bay, WI | Nature Nurtures Campaign (3 of 4) | $250,000 |
| National Railroad Museum Inc Green Bay, WI | Full STEAM Ahead (Payment 1 of 4) | $250,000 |
| On Broadway Inc Green Bay, WI | The Public Market Campaign | $250,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Reaching New Heights Campaign | $250,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern Wisconsin Green Bay, WI | Residential recovery program for men (payment 2 of 2) | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,005,842 | $6,391,614 | $4,765,329 | $4,649,618 | 132 | $4,649,666 | $1,287,951 | $1,289,588 |
| 2023 | $18,381,724 | $4,879,365 | $3,720,125 | $3,624,724 | 148 | $3,624,724 | $785,217 | $1,159,336 |
| 2022 | $17,231,002 | $4,731,254 | $3,572,954 | $3,461,600 | 153 | $3,461,600 | $641,308 | $1,095,338 |
| 2021 | $16,080,429 | $1,363,065 | $3,356,335 | $3,250,282 | 156 | $3,250,282 | $1,268,624 | $1,099,746 |
| 2020 | $18,078,634 | $5,957,073 | $3,651,420 | $3,568,110 | 148 | — | $874,287 | $914,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Kress Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included projects for a maritime museum archives building, an all-inclusive playground, a community ice center, a botanical gardens campaign, and health-related programs.
Grantee organizations describe a range of community needs in their own missions. Friends of Bay Beach says it raises funds for public buildings and works at Bay Beach Amusement Park. On Broadway says it works to strengthen Green Bay’s historic Broadway District through business and residential recruitment, events, and other efforts. The Gateway Collective describes its mission as providing housing within a community intended to help people prosper. Curative Connections says it helps people achieve independence, serving people and families affected by aging, dementia, mental health concerns, brain injury, disability, or employment barriers.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 132 grants totaling $4,649,618 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. It reported 148 grants totaling $3,624,724 in 2023 and 153 grants totaling $3,461,600 in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $500,000 each to Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society for its archives building, Friends of Bay Beach for the Bay Beach All-Inclusive Playground, and Greater Green Bay Community Foundation for the Cornerstone Community Ice Center. Other awards included $262,500 to CP Inc. for program support and center updates, and $250,000 each to Bellin Health Foundation, Green Bay Botanical Gardens, National Railroad Museum, On Broadway, and The Children’s Museum of Green Bay for named campaigns or projects. The Gateway Collective received two separate grants of $100,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Michelle Hansen, president; John Kress, chairman; Ingrid Kress, secretary/treasurer; William Kress, trustee; Daniel Wickman, trustee; and Terry Wickman, vice president.
George Kress Foundation Inc is led by Michelle Hansen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Hansen
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kress
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kress
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wickman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Kress
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Wickman
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marilyn Swanson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Swanson (2020–2023) — 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 George Kress Foundation Inc
How much does George Kress Foundation Inc give each year?
George Kress Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 132 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 148 grants.
What is George Kress Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
George Kress Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $35,224, across 132 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Kress Foundation Inc that year got $48K on average.
Where does George Kress Foundation Inc give grants?
George Kress Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (73 grants), Wausau, WI (8 grants), Appleton, WI (5 grants) and Depere, WI (4 grants).
Does George Kress Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of George Kress Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 132) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants) and "Memorial" (7 grants).
Who are George Kress Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
George Kress Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Green Bay Community Foundation ($525,003 across 3 grants), Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc ($500,000) and Friends of Bay Beach Inc ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Kress Foundation Inc?
George Kress Foundation Inc reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George Kress Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included projects for a maritime museum archives building, an all-inclusive playground, a community ice center, a botanical gardens campaign, and health-related programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Kress Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Kress Foundation Inc's EIN?
George Kress Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6050768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George Kress Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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