John Bosshard Charitable Trust
John Bosshard Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in La Crosse, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $538K.
John Bosshard Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John Bosshard Charitable Trust gave $538K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $538K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $538,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $538,000
- Median grant
- $538,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who John Bosshard Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($538K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $538K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Charitable | $538,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,528 | $540,270 | $538,000 | 1 | $48,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Bosshard Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Bosshard Charitable Trust's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John Bosshard
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Kurt Bosshard
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sabina Bosshard
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
William Bosshard
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Bosshard Charitable Trust
How much does John Bosshard Charitable Trust give each year?
John Bosshard Charitable Trust gave $538K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Bosshard Charitable Trust operate?
John Bosshard Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is John Bosshard Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, John Bosshard Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Bosshard Charitable Trust's EIN?
John Bosshard Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1534028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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