Greywolf Foundation Inc
Greywolf Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. It says it seeks to make a lasting, positive impact in local communities by improving residents’ lives and opportunities, giving directly to benefit the public.
Greywolf Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greywolf Foundation Inc gave $80K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,779
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,216
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $218,660
- -13.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (18 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (77% 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 Greywolf Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation directs organizations to its website for information about the application process. Andrew Haring is listed as the contact for applications. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that it makes no grants to religious or political organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadlines exist.
- Deadline
- No specific deadlines exist.
- Contact
Application contact: Andrew Haring
Mailing address: 1609 Landmark Drive Suite 106, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Phone: (956) 286-9670
Email: andrew.haring@greywp.com
Website: https://www.greywolffoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greywolf Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apda Wisconsin Chapter ($19K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 23% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greywolf Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 36 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 144% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 658% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apda Wisconsin Chapter Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $18,621 |
| Uw Foundation Madison, WI | Program Support | $12,000 |
| Black Girl Magic Educational Services Madison, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Jump in Foundation - Miracle League of Dane County Madison, WI | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Sunshine Place Sun Prairie, WI | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Black Men Coalition of Dane County Madison, WI | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Just Dane Madison, WI | Program Support | $2,500 |
| CASA Guadalupe Education Center West Bend, WI | Program Support | $2,250 |
| Empowered Tutoring Appleton, WI | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Lake Country Optimist Club Nashotah, WI | Program Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $218,660 | $96,145 | $126,366 | $79,779 | 36 | $85,592 | $9,704 | $13,017 |
| 2023 | $251,906 | $122,597 | $161,831 | $100,179 | 53 | $110,423 | $4,619 | $13,726 |
| 2022 | $277,023 | $116,818 | $129,434 | $81,007 | 49 | $92,767 | $2,160 | $13,710 |
| 2021 | $287,539 | $371,709 | $84,170 | $32,731 | 13 | $38,165 | — | $2,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greywolf Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K 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
The foundation’s stated aim is to improve local residents’ lives and opportunities. Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of community organizations. For example, Sunshine Place says its mission is to support essential needs through community engagement and partnerships; Empowered Tutoring says it provides one-on-one tutoring for students from financially challenged families; and Living Our Visions says it unites people with developmental disabilities to help them build their best lives. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not separate statements of the foundation’s focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $79,779. Awards ranged from $50 to $18,621, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $18,621 to APDA Wisconsin Chapter, $12,000 to UW Foundation, and $5,000 to Black Girl Magic Educational Services. Other notable grants included $4,000 each to Jump In Foundation – Miracle League of Dane County and Sunshine Place, and $3,000 to Black Men Coalition of Dane County. The listed 2024 grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denise Wagner as president/director; Andrew Haring as vice president/director; Sam Wagner as treasurer/director; Elaina Wagner as secretary/director; and Dan Blackdeer, Paul Wagner, and Joe Wagner as directors.
Greywolf Foundation Inc is led by Denise Wagner, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Wagner
President & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Haring
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Blackdeer
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaina Wagner
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Wagner
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wagner
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Wagner
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Greywolf Foundation Inc
How much does Greywolf Foundation Inc give each year?
Greywolf Foundation Inc gave $80K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 53 grants.
What is Greywolf Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greywolf Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,216, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greywolf Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Greywolf Foundation Inc give grants?
Greywolf Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (13 grants), Sun Prairie, WI (7 grants), Milwaukee, WI (3 grants) and West Bend, WI (2 grants).
Does Greywolf Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Greywolf Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (36 grants).
Who are Greywolf Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greywolf Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Apda Wisconsin Chapter ($18,621), Uw Foundation ($12,000) and Black Girl Magic Educational Services ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greywolf Foundation Inc?
Greywolf Foundation Inc reported $219K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greywolf Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to improve local residents’ lives and opportunities. Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greywolf Foundation Inc?
The foundation directs organizations to its website for information about the application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greywolf Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greywolf Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3599391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Greywolf Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greywolf-foundation-inc-morg_aba84dc53a7c4df4bc42ec2df64bcab6
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