Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Belleville, Wisconsin. In filing year 2025, it reported 16 grants totaling $1,155,200, with grants supporting organizations and projects in Wisconsin and Florida.
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Wisconsin. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,155,200
- +184.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,200
- +78.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $19,191,348
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (84% 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 Jenni & Kyle 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1675 Bartlett Ct, Belleville, WI 53508
Phone: (608) 845-8458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of WI Foundation ($612K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 60 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 16% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $110K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $245K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center Fund | $500,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse Madison Madison, WI | Believe in Our Build Campaign | $100,000 |
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | Waisman Center Funding | $100,000 |
| Sanibel Captive Conservation Founda Sanibel, FL | Mobile Lab for Sea School & SCCF Programs | $100,000 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Mequon, WI | Nature Center Campus | $60,000 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance Cross Plains, WI | Ice Age National Scenic Trail Maintenance | $55,000 |
| Souther WI Bird Alliance Madison, WI | Childrens Education Program | $50,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society Sanibel, FL | Programs Supplies Summer Camps Lehigh Acres School | $50,000 |
| Bailey-Matthews National Shell Muse Sanibel, FL | Aquarium Level Exhibit & Youth Education Programs | $40,000 |
| Madison Parks Foundation Madison, WI | Warner Park Know Program & Goodman Community Pool | $30,000 |
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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 | $19,191,348 | $902,487 | $1,204,434 | $1,155,200 | 16 | $1,155,200 | $466,697 | $1,056,077 |
| 2024 | $19,493,295 | $1,441,317 | $440,240 | $405,500 | 10 | $405,500 | $1,001,587 | $928,546 |
| 2023 | $18,492,218 | $2,681,591 | $302,538 | $245,025 | 8 | $245,025 | $339,378 | $695,158 |
| 2022 | $16,113,165 | $2,787,138 | $711,594 | $664,000 | 11 | $664,000 | $221,632 | $568,460 |
| 2021 | $13,215,226 | $8,467,554 | $310,749 | $299,500 | 15 | $303,974 | $1,860,649 | $342,168 |
| 2020 | $5,880,816 | $5,881,874 | $1,058 | — | — | — | $13,800 | $11,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 projects including habitat and nature-center work, scenic-trail maintenance, wildlife education, youth programming, and community parks.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Mequon Nature Preserve says its mission is habitat restoration and education that encourages exploration and stewardship. The Ice Age Trail Alliance says it works to conserve, create, maintain, and promote the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Madison Parks Foundation describes its role as helping the community conserve, promote, and enhance Madison’s parks. Arts for All Wisconsin says it expands the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life of people with disabilities through arts programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,155,200. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $500,000, with a median grant of $45,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $500,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center Fund; $100,000 to GiGi’s Playhouse Madison for its Believe in Our Build campaign; $100,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for Waisman Center funding; and $100,000 to Sanibel Captive Conservation Foundation for a mobile lab for Sea School and SCCF programs. Other awards included $60,000 to Mequon Nature Preserve, $55,000 to Ice Age Trail Alliance, $50,000 to Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and $50,000 to Ding Darling Wildlife Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alison S Wilmeth as director and president; Terry F Geurkink as director and treasurer; and Chelsey Geurkink and Nina Tipton as directors.
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chelsey Geurkink Director
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Tipton Director
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison S. Wilmeth Director
Directorpresident
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry F. Geurkink Director
Directortreasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/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 Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc
How much does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc give each year?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 10 grants.
What is Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $72,200, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc that year got $46K on average.
Where does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc give grants?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (10 grants) and Sanibel, FL (3 grants).
Does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of WI Foundation ($612,000 across 3 grants), Gigis Playhouse Madison ($100,000) and Sanibel Captive Conservation Founda ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for projects including habitat and nature-center work, scenic-trail maintenance, wildlife education, youth programming, and community parks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3578786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jenni & Kyle 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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