Grande Foundation
Grande Foundation is a private foundation based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 90 grants totaling $588,985, primarily to Wisconsin organizations, including nonprofits working in health and human services, youth programs, and community support.
Grande Foundation at a glance
In short: Grande Foundation gave $589K across 90 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $588,985
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 90
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,544
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $28,664
- -12.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (35 of 90, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (93% 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 Grande Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs organizations to contact The Grande Foundation and provide the materials listed above.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Grande Foundation
Mailing address: 250 Camelot Drive, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 269-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grande Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fond Du Lac YMCA ($140K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
464 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 448 grants of 464 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares went to Idaho (2%), and Tennessee, California, and New Hampshire (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Grande Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 90 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2024) to $652K (2023). In 2025 it made 90 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac YMCA Fond Du Lac, WI | Health & Human Services | $140,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Fond Du Lac, WI | Youth Programs | $129,037 |
| Green County Family YMCA Monroe, WI | Health & Human Services | $125,000 |
| WMC Foundation Inc Madison, WI | Pillar - Other | $30,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Festivals Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | Community Support Programs | $23,200 |
| Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | Community Support Programs | $20,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Twin Falls, ID | Youth Programs | $10,000 |
| Fond Du Lac County Agriculture Society Fond Du Lac, WI | Community Support Programs | $9,000 |
| Downtown Fond Du Lac Partnership Fond Du Lac, WI | Community Support Programs | $7,150 |
| Envision Greater Fond Du Lac Fond Du Lac, WI | Community Support Programs | $6,480 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,664 | $595,000 | $599,137 | $588,985 | 90 | $598,887 | $1,396 |
| 2024 | $32,801 | $505,816 | $486,455 | $477,342 | 93 | $485,955 | $967 |
| 2023 | $13,440 | $650,000 | $652,300 | $652,172 | 112 | $651,800 | $1,560 |
| 2022 | $15,740 | $483,870 | $531,160 | $531,035 | 104 | $531,160 | $2,745 |
| 2021 | $63,030 | $640,000 | $609,618 | $604,245 | 65 | — | $2,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grande Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with purposes including health and human services, youth programs, and community support programs, as well as a grant categorized as “Pillar - Other.”
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Green County Family YMCA says it seeks to help individuals and families thrive by nurturing children’s potential, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. Fond du Lac Festivals says it supports festivals and special events and assists area charitable organizations. Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts says it provides access to arts and arts education. Sleep in Heavenly Peace says it provides fully furnished beds to children in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 90 grants totaling $588,985. Awards ranged from $100 to $140,000, with a median grant of $525.
The largest reported grants included $140,000 to Fond du Lac YMCA for health and human services, $129,037 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac for youth programs, and $125,000 to Green County Family YMCA for health and human services. Other notable awards were $30,000 to WMC Foundation Inc, $23,200 to Fond du Lac Festivals Inc, and $20,000 to Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Inc.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists no restrictions on awards. Applicants are asked to provide the organization’s name, address, telephone number, and contact person; a brief mission and purpose description; proof of 501(c)(3) status; a description of the need and proposed use of the grant; effectiveness measures; and a complete project budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Candela as Chair of the Board and Director, Todd H Koss as President, Rick Froh as Vice President, and Rich Doyle as Secretary and Treasurer.
Grande Foundation is led by Todd H. Koss, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd H. Koss
President
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Candela
Chair of the Board & Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Doyle
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Froh
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Grande Foundation
How much does Grande Foundation give each year?
Grande Foundation gave $589K across 90 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $477K across 93 grants.
What is Grande Foundation's typical grant size?
Grande Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $525, and its average grant was $6,544, across 90 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grande Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Grande Foundation give grants?
Grande Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fond Du Lac, WI (36 grants), Monroe, WI (4 grants), Madison, WI (2 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Grande Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 90 grants with a stated purpose on Grande Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support Programs" (35 grants), "Youth Programs" (29 grants) and "Pillar - Other" (16 grants).
Who are Grande Foundation's largest grantees?
Grande Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fond Du Lac YMCA ($140,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters ($129,037) and Green County Family YMCA ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grande Foundation?
Grande Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $599K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grande Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with purposes including health and human services, youth programs, and community support programs, as well as a grant categorized as “Pillar - Other.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grande Foundation?
The filing instructs organizations to contact The Grande Foundation and provide the materials listed above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grande Foundation's EIN?
Grande Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8316469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Grande Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grande-foundation-morg_b989353810b749c2bca04764f7ba33ec
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