GTFC Foundation UA

Private foundation · Grantmaker Kaukauna, WI EIN: 81-2850441

GTFC Foundation UA is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Kaukauna, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $26.

GTFC Foundation UA at a glance

In short: GTFC Foundation UA gave $7K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$6,806
-58.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,702
-16.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$35,447
+48.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who GTFC Foundation UA funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Gofundme - Jenny Vanden Heuvel Fami: $3KGofundme - Jenny Vanden HeuvelFami$3KGofundme - Brett Jebwabny Family: $2KGofundme - Brett JebwabnyFamily$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Gofundme - Jenny Vanden Heuvel Fami ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.

Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,306), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

West HollywoodKaukaunaNeenahKimberlySherwoodWinneconnie

How GTFC Foundation UA gives

  • Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K4 grants2020 6 grants2021 7 grants2022 8 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $16K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gofundme - Jenny Vanden Heuvel Fami West Hollywood, CATo Support a Local Family in Need.$2,500
2 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$2,306
Gofundme - Brett Jebwabny Family West Hollywood, CATo Support a Local Family in Need.$2,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$35,447$32,624$21,106$6,8064$21,106$26—
2023$23,929$31,372$30,505$16,2558$30,455$22$1,112
2022$23,062$34,584$26,957$12,5007$26,929$9$924
2021$15,435$33,968$24,000$10,7006$24,000$8$639
2020$5,467$2,958$3,200$2,7004—$9$275

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

GTFC Foundation UA is led by Clay Eiting, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Clay Eiting

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Bongers

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Vanderpas

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tammy Eiting

    Vice President

    Board Member → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Natrop

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Biese

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sara Vanderpas

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bob Deering

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Robin Van Zeeland (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Gary Frassetto (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jill Frassetto (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Tanya Hartjes (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Amy Zuelger (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Bobby Deering (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Brandon Volkman (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Tara Erickson (2020) — Board Member

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 GTFC Foundation UA

How much does GTFC Foundation UA give each year?

GTFC Foundation UA gave $7K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 8 grants.

What is GTFC Foundation UA's typical grant size?

GTFC Foundation UA's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,702, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does GTFC Foundation UA give grants?

GTFC Foundation UA gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Hollywood, CA (2 grants).

Does GTFC Foundation UA give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on GTFC Foundation UA's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is GTFC Foundation UA?

GTFC Foundation UA reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $33K.

What is GTFC Foundation UA?

GTFC Foundation UA is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Kaukauna, WI. It holds $35K in total assets as of 2024.

What is GTFC Foundation UA's EIN?

GTFC Foundation UA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2850441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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