Incrediblebank Foundation Inc
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wausau, Wisconsin. It supports select communities in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida through grants addressing urgent needs and longer-term local initiatives.
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Incrediblebank Foundation Inc gave $308K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,166
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,840
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $231,997
- +62.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Incrediblebank Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Obtain an application from the bank and provide basic information outlining the project or program seeking funding and its anticipated budget. The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Various deadlines throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Various deadlines throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Dawn Follendorf
Mailing address: 327 N 17Th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: (715) 845-5522
Website: https://incrediblebank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Incrediblebank Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Farming for the Future Foundation Inc ($83K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 156 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it invests in select communities in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 4% to recipients in Michigan. Listed grants include awards in Wausau, Plover, Minocqua, and other Wisconsin communities, as well as a grant to the YMCA of Marquette County in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Incrediblebank Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $308K (2025) to $415K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farming for the Future Foundation Inc Plover, WI | Food + Farm Exploration Center Capital Campaign | $83,333 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Wausau, WI | Capital Campaign & General Support | $35,833 |
| Hagar House Wausau, WI | Building Legacies Campaign | $25,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Endowed Scholarship for Central Wisconsin Campus | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Wausau, WI | Prairie River Middle School Site | $17,500 |
| Kinship of Tomahawk Tomahawk, WI | New Facility Purchase | $15,000 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | E-Lead Program | $15,000 |
| St Norbert College Depere, WI | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc Minocqua, WI | Lakeland Star Fundraiser | $12,500 |
| Firebird Foundation Minocqua, WI | Ninja Warrior Course and Tech Ed Expansions | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231,997 | $400,000 | $311,018 | $308,166 | 24 | $311,018 | $18,007 |
| 2024 | $143,015 | $402,000 | $380,022 | $376,172 | 29 | $380,022 | $18,074 |
| 2023 | $121,037 | $424,000 | $410,592 | $407,267 | 34 | $410,592 | $13,144 |
| 2022 | $107,629 | $425,200 | $416,944 | $414,083 | 35 | $416,944 | $13,028 |
| 2021 | $99,373 | $386,400 | $418,258 | $415,438 | 34 | $418,258 | $11,819 |
| 2020 | $131,231 | $357,000 | $349,264 | $346,416 | 40 | — | $14,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Incrediblebank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 funding areas include education, human services, community and economic development, and other needs in the communities it serves. Its website also describes support for food-security efforts, including grants for organizations focused on food access.
Its grantees include organizations with a range of missions. For example, Performing Arts Foundation says its mission is to enrich lives through diverse cultural experiences; United Way of Marathon County says it works to build a stronger community and promote financial stability; and Aspirus Health Foundation says it heals people, promotes health, and strengthens communities.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 24 grants totaling $308,166 in 2025, ranging from $500 to $83,333, with a median grant of $9,500. Its reported grant totals were $376,172 across 29 grants in 2024 and $407,267 across 34 grants in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants, Farming for the Future Foundation received $83,333 for the Food + Farm Exploration Center capital campaign; Performing Arts Foundation received $35,833 for a capital campaign and general support; Hagar House received $25,000 for its Building Legacies campaign; and Medical College of Wisconsin received $20,000 for an endowed scholarship for its Central Wisconsin campus. Other recipients included Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area ($17,500), Kinship of Tomahawk ($15,000), Marquette University ($15,000), and St. Norbert College ($14,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg Nicklaus as president; Todd Nicklaus as vice president and treasurer; Todd Nagel as secretary; and Michael Nicklaus and Tanner Nicklaus as directors.
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc is led by Greg Nicklaus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Nicklaus
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nicklaus
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Nicklaus
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Nagel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Nicklaus
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Incrediblebank Foundation Inc
How much does Incrediblebank Foundation Inc give each year?
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc gave $308K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $376K across 29 grants.
What is Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $12,840, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Incrediblebank Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Incrediblebank Foundation Inc give grants?
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wausau, WI (11 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants), Minocqua, WI (2 grants) and Tomahawk, WI (2 grants).
Does Incrediblebank Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Farming for the Future Foundation Inc ($83,333), Performing Arts Foundation ($35,833) and Hagar House ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Incrediblebank Foundation Inc?
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc reported $232K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Incrediblebank Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated funding areas include education, human services, community and economic development, and other needs in the communities it serves. Its website also describes support for food-security efforts, including grants for organizations focused on food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Incrediblebank Foundation Inc?
Obtain an application from the bank and provide basic information outlining the project or program seeking funding and its anticipated budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's EIN?
Incrediblebank Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1465995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 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 October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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