Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Wisconsin. Founded in 1991, it connects charitable giving with community needs and makes grants to charitable organizations.
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc gave $15.6M across 347 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Wisconsin. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,600,532
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 347
- +48.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,958
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $182,778,538
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (127 of 342, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Review the guidelines for the relevant grant program, discuss the proposal with the Community Impact Team, and submit an online application during that program’s application period.
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Crime Prevention Foundation of Brown County)
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 S Washington Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: (920) 432-0800
Website: https://ggbcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
Ashwaubenon Education Foundation Grants
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Crime Prevention Foundation Grant
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
July 1, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Crime Prevention Foundation of Brown County
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Who Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown County Sheriff's Department ($687K). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($643,636), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,696 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,362 grants of 1,696 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grants programs focus on improving quality of life in Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties in Wisconsin. In filing year 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients; the listed out-of-state shares were 3% to Iowa and 1% each to Illinois, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 347 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 127 of 342 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $11.1M (2024) to $16.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 347 grants totaling $15.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County Sheriff's Department Green Bay, WI | Public Benefit and Community Improvement Program Support | $687,178 |
| Common Ground Inc Milwaukee, WI | Annual Distribution Common Ground Works | $617,333 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $535,182 |
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership Green Bay, WI | Public Benefit and Community Improvement Program Support | $518,873 |
| Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | Education Program Support | $303,158 |
| Bellin Health Foundation Green Bay, WI | Health and Wellness Program Support | $282,024 |
| New Community Shelter Green Bay, WI | Human Services Program Support | $237,565 |
| Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Green Bay, WI | Human Services Program Support | $231,448 |
| St Norbert College Office of Advancement De Pere, WI | Religious/Ministries Program Support | $207,592 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity Green Bay, WI | Habitat Homestead Project | $202,624 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,778,538 | $32,726,253 | $31,000,254 | $15,600,532 | 347 | $10,637,402 |
| 2024 | $171,552,116 | $29,759,707 | $20,088,969 | $11,069,458 | 233 | $5,852,644 |
| 2023 | $150,881,031 | $19,336,393 | $37,771,644 | $16,434,611 | 362 | $1,459,919 |
| 2022 | $158,723,657 | $42,186,646 | $45,018,862 | $11,859,182 | 302 | $11,533,274 |
| 2021 | $196,045,802 | $59,202,651 | $34,842,502 | $13,035,716 | 452 | $5,887,609 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to inspire and encourage charitable giving in Northeast Wisconsin by connecting caring people with solutions that strengthen the community.
Its general Funds for Greater Green Bay program considers proposals across arts and culture, basic needs, education, environment and conservation, health and wellness, human services, older adults, public benefit and community improvement, and youth development. Other programs have narrower purposes, including capacity-building for nonprofits and safety and crime prevention in Brown County.
Examples of grantees’ work, as described by the grantees, include Common Ground’s civic and educational organizing in Greater Milwaukee; the UW–Green Bay Foundation’s support for university opportunities, including scholarships; and the Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s investment in local and regional solutions addressing poverty. Other 2025 grantees describe work in community health, shelter and meals for people experiencing homelessness, family and social services, education, and affordable housing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 347 grants totaling $15,600,532. Itemized grants ranged from $5,100 to $687,178, with a median of $18,500. The largest listed awards included $687,178 to Brown County Sheriff’s Department for public benefit and community improvement program support; $617,333 to Common Ground Inc for its annual distribution; $535,182 to the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation for education program support; and $518,873 to Basic Needs Giving Partnership for public benefit and community improvement program support. Other listed grants included $282,024 to Bellin Health Foundation, $237,565 to New Community Shelter, and $231,448 to Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin.
Funds for Greater Green Bay generally offers awards up to $20,000 and has winter and summer cycles. Its posted 2026 deadline of June 30 is past. The foundation’s grants process asks applicants to review program guidelines, discuss proposals with the Community Impact Team, and apply online. Eligible applicants must be qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not 509(a)(3) supporting organizations, or government bodies; serve Brown, Kewaunee, or Oconto counties; and conduct business without discrimination. Typical requests include project or program support, project-related equipment, technology or equipment improvements, and staff or board training and planning. Sponsorships are not funded. Applications are reviewed by a grants team of community volunteers and foundation board and staff, which makes recommendations to the board. The foundation reports that decisions are shared within eight to ten weeks after the deadline. It evaluates proposals for such qualities as a defined need and outcomes, feasibility, collaboration, reasonable budgets, and long-term impact.
Other listed opportunities include the Crime Prevention Foundation of Brown County, with a posted deadline of October 31, 2026, and the Nancy Armbrust Impact Award, with a posted deadline of December 15, 2026. The Crime Prevention Foundation supports initiatives addressing safety and related needs in Brown County. The Nancy Armbrust award provides a $5,000 grant to a recipient’s nonprofit of choice and recognizes a woman’s community impact through empowerment, leadership development, and service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis Buehler as president/CEO; Kristy Maney as chair; Dennis Deloye as vice-chair; Rob Kim as treasurer; and Steve Krueger as secretary. It also lists Sarah Stumpf as chair through September 2024, and Sharla Baenen, Cordero Barkley, Juan Corpus, and Bridget Erwin as directors.
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc is led by Dennis Buehler, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 4 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Buehler
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$177K (2021) → $204K (2025)
Sarah Stumpf
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Maney
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Korinko
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cordero Barkley
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Stackhouse
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharla Baenen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Harty
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Porath
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Sauerhammer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayme Sellen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Lara
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Laughlin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sachin Shivaram
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Howald
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ericka Wade
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Puissant
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Vander Zanden
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Corpus
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Erwin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vinson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Vandervest
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan J. Kubick CPA
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$134K (2021) → $158K (2025)
Amber Paluch
Senior Vice President - Community Impact
Vice President - Community Engagem. → Senior Vice President - Community Impact, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $114K (2025)
Annie Dart
Vice President - Donor Relations & Communications
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Rob Kim
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Krueger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Deloye
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Barbara Nick (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jerry Smyth (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kate Hogan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Pete Angilello (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Brighid Riordan (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kurt Voss (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Murphy (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Baniel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ying Lacourt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Miller Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Evan Lin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Hector Rodriguez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Wolf (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Burgess (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mohammed Bey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Riordan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracy Lemsky (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Bruess (2022) — Director
- Former: Brenda Warren (2021) — Director
- Former: Bridget O'Connor (2021) — Director
- Former: David Martin (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Radtke (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $204K, to Dennis Buehler (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
How much does Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc gave $15.6M across 347 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11.1M across 233 grants.
What is Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,500, and its average grant was $44,958, across 347 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc that year got $37K on average.
Where does Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (122 grants), Milwaukee, WI (28 grants), Appleton, WI (23 grants) and De Pere, WI (17 grants).
Does Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 347) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Human Services Program Support" (51 grants), "Religious/Ministries Program Support" (49 grants) and "Education Program Support" (40 grants).
Who are Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brown County Sheriff's Department ($687,178), Common Ground Inc ($617,333) and Basic Needs Giving Partnership ($518,873), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($643,636), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc?
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc reported $182.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32.7M.
What does Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to inspire and encourage charitable giving in Northeast Wisconsin by connecting caring people with solutions that strengthen the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc?
Review the guidelines for the relevant grant program, discuss the proposal with the Community Impact Team, and submit an online application during that program’s application period. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1699966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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