Himes Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pewaukee, WI EIN: 87-2660123

Himes Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Pewaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $355K.

Key facts about Himes Foundation Inc

In short: Himes Foundation Inc gave $64K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
87-2660123
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$64,000
Grants made (2025)
6
Average grant
$10,667
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$3,060,792
Primary geography
Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

+135.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$64K

+73.0% YoY

Grant Count

6

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+44.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Himes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Himes Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 310% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

WausauWauwatosaLake TomahawkMarshfield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 5 grants2024 6 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $64K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

First United Methodist Church of Wausau: $14KFirst United Methodist Churchof Wausau$14KNever Forgotten Honor Flight: $10KNever Forgotten Honor Flight$10KSalvation Army Wisconsin & Upper Michigan: $10KSalvation Army Wisconsin &Upper Michigan$10KWausau American Legion: $10KWausau American Legion$10KMarshfield Area Community Foundation Inc: $10KMarshfield Area CommunityFoundation Inc$10KCamp American Legion Lake Tomahawk: $10KCamp American Legion LakeTomahawk$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church of Wausau ($14K). Together the top 6 received $64K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
First United Methodist Church of Wausau Wausau, WIThe mission of the united methodist church is to make disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of the world.$14,000
Never Forgotten Honor Flight Wausau, WIThe never forgotten honor flight is a not-for-profit organization of dedicated volunteers providing veterans with closure, gratitude & respect, by flying them to washington d.c. To visit their memorials.$10,000
Salvation Army Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Wauwatosa, WIThe salvation army, an international movement, is an evangical part of the universal christian church, its message is based on the bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of god. Its mission is to preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name, without discrimination.$10,000
Wausau American Legion Wausau, WIAmerican legion family in wausau works hard to be a community orientated service organization. Post 10, unit 10 of the American legion auxiliary and squadron 10 of the sons of the American legion work together to serve our veterans, active military members, their families, our area youth, and citizens.$10,000
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc Marshfield, WIMacfi creates a partnership with caring members of the community to assess the needs and priorities of the marshfield area and assists them in fulfilling their philanthropic goals. The foundation makes an ongoing effort to assess local needs through community input and collaboration with other foundations and local agencies.$10,000
Camp American Legion Lake Tomahawk Lake Tomahawk, WICamp is a place for Wisconsin veterans, military, and their families to come together in a safe place; a place where others may have shared life experiences.$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$3,060,792$1,302,074$692,895
Revenue$1,856,297$658,419$30,331
Expenses$97,579$49,240$35,960
Qualifying Distributions$64,000$37,000$22,000
Net Investment Income$355,003$43,659$19,214
Distributable Amount$109,896$41,800$33,681

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Himes Foundation Inc is led by Leslie H. Himes, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Leslie H. Himes

    President

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John M. Fitzgerald

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about Himes Foundation Inc

How much does Himes Foundation Inc give each year?

Himes Foundation Inc gave $64K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 5 grants.

What is Himes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Himes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Himes Foundation Inc give grants?

Himes Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wausau, WI (3 grants).

Does Himes Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Himes Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Himes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Himes Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First United Methodist Church of Wausau ($14,000), Never Forgotten Honor Flight ($10,000) and Salvation Army Wisconsin & Upper Michigan ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Himes Foundation Inc?

Himes Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (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 is Himes Foundation Inc's EIN?

Himes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2660123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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

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