Hayssen Family Foundation Inc
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charities serving Sheboygan and surrounding communities, including organizations working in education, food access, health, and human services.
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hayssen Family Foundation Inc gave $182K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,200
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,338
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,182,719
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% 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 Hayssen Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests must be made in writing; there are no formal requirements for the form or materials. Contact Zdeena Hayssen. Awards are restricted to charities serving Sheboygan and surrounding communities.
- Contact
Application contact: Zdeena Hayssen
Mailing address: N7867 Lakeside Park Rd, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Phone: (920) 458-0341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hayssen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Walsingham Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 204 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Wisconsin. The foundation states that awards are restricted to charities serving Sheboygan and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hayssen Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 42 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2019) to $182K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Walsingham Foundation Sheboygan, WI | Financial Support for Grace Episcopal Church | $12,000 |
| A Million Dreamz Org Sheboygan, WI | Offers quality, affordable child care 24 hours a day and 7 days a week | $10,000 |
| Friends of Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Elkhart Lake, WI | Help Maintain Healthy, Happy Environment in Sheboygan County | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County Sheboygan, WI | Delivery of meals to those in need in Sheboygan county | $10,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Sheboygan, WI | Provide advocacy, supportive services, and shelter to those affected by traumatic effects of domestic violence or sexual assault | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan Co Food Bank Sheboygan, WI | Increase food security of the residents of Sheboygan county | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County YMCA Sheboygan, WI | Support programs for developing a healthier lifestyle in Sheboygan county | $10,000 |
| Lakeland College Plymouth, WI | Operational Support | $9,000 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice Inc Sheboygan Falls, WI | Patient Care Fund | $9,000 |
| Mead Public Library Foundation Sheboygan, WI | Operational Support | $8,500 |
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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 | $1,182,719 | $197,931 | $192,177 | $182,200 | 42 | $187,008 | $192,762 | $227,091 |
| 2023 | $1,176,965 | $144,628 | $188,572 | $177,200 | 41 | $181,211 | $140,267 | $185,855 |
| 2022 | $1,220,909 | $182,606 | $186,692 | $179,000 | 41 | $181,599 | $179,636 | $180,506 |
| 2021 | $1,224,995 | $165,841 | $164,986 | $158,000 | 41 | $160,307 | $163,162 | $180,772 |
| 2020 | $1,224,640 | $136,564 | $170,050 | $161,530 | 39 | — | $133,359 | $160,586 |
| 2019 | $1,257,626 | $135,901 | $159,632 | $154,000 | 41 | — | $133,976 | $164,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayssen Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $227K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of local charitable organizations. For example, Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County describes its mission as providing meals and wellness checks to people unable to obtain or prepare proper nutrition. Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County says it supports people affected by domestic and sexual violence through services and prevention education. The Mead Public Library Foundation says it provides private funds to support the library and promote awareness of its programs.
Other 2024 recipients include education-focused organizations. Sheboygan Public Education Foundation says it raises contributions to enhance students’ educational opportunities, while Bookworm Gardens describes its mission as educating children in a reading and learning environment. Partners for Community Development says it connects the community with safe, affordable housing and life-strengthening opportunities; RCS Empowers says it supports people with disabilities and special needs to live and work with dignity and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $182,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable awards included $12,000 to Grace Walsingham Foundation for financial support for Grace Episcopal Church; $10,000 each to A Million Dreamz Org, Friends of Broughton Sheboygan Marsh, Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County, Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County, Sheboygan County Food Bank, and Sheboygan County YMCA; and $9,000 each to Lakeland College and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur H. Hayssen as president, Mary E. Hayssen as vice-president, Janet Blasi Hayssen as secretary, and Zdeena Hayssen as treasurer. It lists Eldon L. Bohrofen and Konrad C. Testwuide III as directors.
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc is led by Arthur H. Hayssen, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur H. Hayssen
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eldon L. Bohrofen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Konrad C. Testwuide III
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Blasi Hayssen
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Hayssen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zdeena Hayssen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Merkel (2019–2023) — President Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Hayssen Family Foundation Inc
How much does Hayssen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc gave $182K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 41 grants.
What is Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,338, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hayssen Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Hayssen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (28 grants), Elkhart Lake, WI (5 grants), Sheboygan Falls, WI (3 grants) and Plymouth, WI (2 grants).
Does Hayssen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Walsingham Foundation ($12,000), A Million Dreamz Org ($10,000) and Friends of Broughton Sheboygan Marsh ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hayssen Family Foundation Inc?
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hayssen Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of local charitable organizations. For example, Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County describes its mission as providing meals and wellness checks to people unable to obtain or prepare proper nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hayssen Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6044222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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