Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Onalaska, WI EIN: 26-4057830

Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Onalaska, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $424.

Key facts about Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation

EIN: 26-4057830
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $34,345
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $4,293
Median grant: $3,658
Primary geography: Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Wisconsin (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Onalaska, WI (4 grants) and La Crosse, WI (4 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation gives

Giving grew 1756% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

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

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$34K

+1756.5% YoY

Grant Count

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+364.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $34K (100%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Wisconsin

Cities

OnalaskaLa Crosse

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$33,951	$33,949
Revenue	$424	$1,882	$2,147
Expenses	$34,375	$1,880	$1,981
Qualifying Distributions	$34,375	$1,880	$1,981
Net Investment Income	$424	$1,882	$2,147
Distributable Amount	$153	$1,646	$1,637

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Onalaska Enhancement Foundation ($9,957), Onalanska Boosters for Scholarship ($9,000), Boys Girls Club of Greater La Cross ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Onalaska Enhancement Foundation Onalaska, WI	Youth Education	$9,957
Onalanska Boosters for Scholarship Onalaska, WI	Youth Education - scholarships	$9,000
Boys Girls Club of Greater La Cross La Crosse, WI	Facility renovation fund	$5,000
WAHA Cup Skills Camp Onalaska, WI	Youth education - sports	$3,850
Aquinas School La Crosse, WI	Youth education - sports program	$3,466
St Patrick's Parish Onalaska, WI	School addition project	$1,572
Casa Hogar - Juan Pablo La Crosse, WI	Youth assistance	$1,000
New Horizon Shelter La Crosse, WI	Womens Shelter	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thomas J Trannel	President	—	—
Dena L Trannel	Vice President	—	—
Molly L Trannel	Secretary	—	—
Nathan A Trannel	Treasurer	—	—
Jerald A Trannel	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation?

Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Onalaska, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation operate?

Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.

What size grants does Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation award?

In 2024, Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $34K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation's EIN?

Jacob James Trannel Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4057830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.