Green Bay Packers Foundation
The Green Bay Packers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1986 by Judge Robert J. Parins, then president of Green Bay Packers, Inc. Although legally independent from the Green Bay Packers organization, the Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the team and receives most of its funding from the Packers. The Foundation is headquartered at Lambeau Field (1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927) and is governed by a board of 10 trustees drawn from the Green Bay Packers board of directors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
530
+15.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation supports charities possessing one or more of the following goals:
- Perpetuates a community environment that promotes families and the competitive value of athletics
- Contributes to player and fan welfare
- Ensures the safety and education of children
- Prevents cruelty to animals
The Foundation is part of Green Bay Packers Give Back, the all-encompassing community outreach initiative.
Grantmaking
Starting in 2026, the Foundation is shifting to a four-year grant cycle to allow volunteer Trustees adequate time to properly evaluate each grant application. Each year of the four-year cycle will focus on different project/program need areas.
Average Grant
amount varies; median grant amounts have been reported at $4,500
Review Cycle
to allow volunteer Trustees adequate time to properly evaluate each grant application. Each year of the four-year cycle will focus on different project/program need areas.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wisconsin statewide, with primary focus on Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) organizations. Recent grant activity has included organizations in Brown, Dane, and Milwaukee counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:
- Total Assets: $57,172,646
- Total Revenue: $9,493,136
- Total Expenses: $3,870,910
- Net Income: $5,622,226
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Endowment:
- Endowment (as of March 2024): $55.4 million
- Annual Giving: Approximately $1.5 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Green Bay Packers Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Agrace Hospice Care Foundation Incorporated ($125,000), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay ($15,330), Bellin Health Foundation Inc ($14,952).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 INC SAUK CITY, WI | 6:8 COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| ABOVE AND BEYOND CORPORATION SHEBOYGAN, WI | MUSEUM BOOK NOOKS: PLAY THROUGH THE LENS OF LITERATURE | $6,000 |
| ABOVE THE CLOUDS MILWAUKEE, WI | I SAID I CAN | $5,000 |
| ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MADISON, WI | PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPENSES | $2,500 |
| ACHIEVE BROWN COUNTY GREEN BAY, WI | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,574 |
| ACTIVE YOUTH WISCONSIN (FKA TRI 4 SCHOOLS) VERONA, WI | MINDS AND MOTION | $3,000 |
| ADDICTION RESOURCE COUNCIL INC PEWAUKEE, WI | RESIST THE INFLUENCE YOUTH AODA PROGRAM AND WEBINAR SERIES | $3,000 |
| ADULT LITERACY CENTER OF OZAUKEE COUNTY GRAFTON, WI | ESL & CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVES | $3,000 |
| AGRACE HOSPICE CARE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED MADISON, WI | EXPANDING DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN THROUGH AGRACE'S INSTITUTE OF DEMENTIA EXCELLENCE | $125,000 |
| ALLOUEZ VILLAGE BAND GREEN BAY, WI | ADAMS MARIMBA PURCHASE FOR THE ALLOUEZ VILLAGE BAND (ALSO KNOWN AS THE AVB COMMUNITY BAND) | $3,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees (as of 2022 tax filing):
- Michael J. Barber, Chairman
- Dexter E. McNabb, Alternate Chairman
- Bobbi Jo Eisenreich, Secretary
- Marcia M. Anderson, Director
- Susan M. Finco, Director
- Michael Haddad, Director
- Jeffrey A. Joerres, Director
- Wilson R. Jones, Director
- Michael D. Simmer, Director
All trustees serve on a volunteer basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON R JONES | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL J BARBER | CHAIRMAN (THRU JULY) | 1 | — |
| DEXTER E MCNABB | ALTERNATE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| BOBBI JO EISENREICH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JANEAU E ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEROY BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDDIE I GARCIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HADDAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM L JARTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY A JOERRES | DIRECTOR (THRU JULY) | 1 | — |
| LAURIE A RADKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL D SIMMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced several recent grant initiatives:
Packers Foundation impact grant sparks record $3.7 million for Give BIG Green**Social Justice Impact Grant:** Awarded $250,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin (February 2026)
Packers Give Back awards $250,000 Social Justice Impact Grant to Big Brothers**Youth Football Programs:** Awarded financial assistance grants to 20 Wisconsin youth football programs (February 2026)
Packers award 20 Wisconsin youth football programs with Financial Assistance**Give BIG Green Bay Partnership:** The Foundation's impact grant sparked record $3.7 million in giving for Give BIG Green Bay, a 24-hour giving event conducted in partnership with the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, to which the Foundation contributes $250,000 in matching funds annually
Packers Give Back awards $250,000 Social Justice Impact Grant to Big Brothers**Impact Grants:** Awarded $1.35 million in impact grants to organizations in Brown, Dane, and Milwaukee counties
Packers Foundation impact grant sparks record $3.7 million for Give BIG GreenThe Foundation continues to receive a rising number of grant applications each year and has committed to thoroughly reviewing each application to respond to demonstrated community needs.
Packers Foundation impact grant sparks record $3.7 million for Give BIG GreenFrequently Asked Questions
What does Green Bay Packers Foundation fund?
The Foundation supports charities possessing one or more of the following goals: • Perpetuates a community environment that promotes families and the competitive value of athletics • Contributes to player and fan welfare • Ensures the safety and education of children • Prevents cruelty to animals The Foundation is part of Green Bay Packers Give Back, the all-encompassing community outreach initiative.
How do I apply for a grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation?
**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $3,000 to $250,000 • Average grant amount varies; median grant amounts have been reported at $4,500 • The Foundation awards approximately 370-400 grants annually, with the number of applications rising each year • Total giving in fiscal year 2025: $3,623,694 • Total impact since 1986: Over $29.5 million distributed **Application Process:** Starting in 2026, the Foundation is shifting to a four-year grant cycle to allow volunteer Tr…
Where does Green Bay Packers Foundation make grants?
Wisconsin statewide, with primary focus on Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) organizations. Recent grant activity has included organizations in Brown, Dane, and Milwaukee counties.
What size grants does Green Bay Packers Foundation award?
In 2025, Green Bay Packers Foundation awarded 530 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Green Bay Packers Foundation's EIN?
Green Bay Packers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1577137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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