John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable is a private foundation, based in Greendale, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $298K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $32K.
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable at a glance
In short: John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,350
- +1350.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,350
- +1350.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,350
- Total assets
- $298,366
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Viterbo University ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2024) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | Donation towards organizations operational needs | $4,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,366 | $39,626 | $4,350 | $4,350 | 1 | $32,490 | — |
| 2024 | $258,740 | $8,367 | $300 | $300 | 1 | $2,670 | — |
| 2022 | $155,746 | $37,039 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $8,984 | $9,452 |
| 2021 | $121,707 | $125,007 | $3,300 | $1,050 | 2 | $11,144 | $8,033 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Zachar
Vice Presidentsecretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Zachar
Presidenttreasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Galling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable
How much does John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable give each year?
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300 across 1 grant.
How large is John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable?
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable reported $298K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
Where does John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable operate?
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable has awarded grants in Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable's EIN?
John A Zachar and Margaret L Lansing Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3505990. 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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