Jasperson Family Foundation Inc
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Wisconsin, including support for school activities, a YMCA capital campaign, and community organizations.
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jasperson Family Foundation Inc gave $140K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,139
- +133.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,788
- +114.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,006,315
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jasperson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6134 Highway 173 W, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Phone: (715) 886-3365
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jasperson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Rapids School District ($78K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 170 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares were Maryland (2%), and Minnesota, New York, and Nebraska (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jasperson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids School District Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Various Extracirricular Activities | $78,000 |
| South Wood County YMCA Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Port Edwards School District Port Edwards, WI | CHOIR | $9,886 |
| Special Olympics of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Sponsorship | $3,400 |
| Wisconsin Rapids Family Center Inc Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Operations | $2,500 |
| Port Edwards School District Port Edwards, WI | Band Dept | $2,353 |
| American Red Cross of Wood County Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Operations | $2,000 |
| Curepsp Inc Lutherville, MD | PSP Reseach | $2,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Park, MN | Struthers Parkinson Ctr | $2,000 |
| South Wood County YMCA Wisconsin Rapids, WI | YMCA Camp | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,006,315 | $240,016 | $160,670 | $140,139 | 37 | $141,239 | $221,885 | $166,177 |
| 2024 | $2,926,969 | $1,049,382 | $74,980 | $60,036 | 34 | $60,536 | $90,514 | $128,103 |
| 2023 | $1,952,567 | $107,144 | $110,673 | $96,000 | 34 | $97,395 | $94,766 | $101,559 |
| 2022 | $1,956,096 | $142,966 | $99,981 | $81,500 | 30 | $82,850 | $114,227 | $115,394 |
| 2021 | $1,913,111 | $192,468 | $141,336 | $127,000 | 35 | — | $164,632 | $111,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jasperson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $166K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Wisconsin Rapids School District received funding for extracurricular activities, and Port Edwards School District received grants for choir and band. The Wisconsin Rapids Family Center describes its mission as empowering people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and addressing the root causes of abuse through education and advocacy. Opportunity Development Centers Inc says it works to empower people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $140,139. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $78,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $78,000 to Wisconsin Rapids School District for extracurricular activities, $10,000 to South Wood County YMCA for a capital campaign, and $9,886 to Port Edwards School District for choir. Other listed grants included $3,400 to Special Olympics of Wisconsin for sponsorship and $2,500 to Wisconsin Rapids Family Center Inc for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jo Ann Detlefsen as president, Robert Detlefsen as vice president, Guy Robert Detlefsen Jr as secretary, and Kristen Henslin as treasurer.
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc is led by Jo Ann Detlefsen, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jo Ann Detlefsen
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Robert Detlefsen Jr.
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Henslin
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Detlefsen
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David W. Kumm (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: William Jasperson (2021–2023) — Director
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 Jasperson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Jasperson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc gave $140K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 34 grants.
What is Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,788, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jasperson Family Foundation Inc that year got $833 on average.
Where does Jasperson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wisconsin Rapids, WI (15 grants), Madison, WI (4 grants), Port Edwards, WI (3 grants) and Marshfield, WI (2 grants).
Does Jasperson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (26 grants).
Who are Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wisconsin Rapids School District ($78,000), Port Edwards School District ($13,239 across 3 grants) and South Wood County YMCA ($12,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jasperson Family Foundation Inc?
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (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 Jasperson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Wisconsin Rapids School District received funding for extracurricular activities, and Port Edwards School District received grants for choir and band. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jasperson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jasperson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1362096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jasperson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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