JPC Foundation
JPC Foundation is a private foundation based in Janesville, Wisconsin. In 2025, it made 81 grants totaling $522,782, primarily to Wisconsin organizations. Its grants included support for university projects, schools, healthcare, and community organizations.
JPC Foundation at a glance
In short: JPC Foundation gave $523K across 81 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $522,782
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 81
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,454
- -28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $6,969,449
- +9.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (28 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (93% 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 JPC Foundation
- 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: PO Box 5957, Janesville, WI 53547-5957
Phone: (608) 754-6601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JPC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($153K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 293 grants of 301 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 5% to Illinois, and 1% to Missouri. The reported shares for Michigan and Arizona were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JPC Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 65 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% 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 $312K (2021) to $571K (2024). In 2025 it made 81 grants totaling $523K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Athletics/South End Zone (4-5 of 5) | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Uwhc Eastpark (3 of 6) | $40,000 |
| Kandu Industries Inc Milton, WI | Support (2 of 3) | $33,333 |
| Edgerton School District Edgerton, WI | Support (2 of 3) | $25,000 |
| Blackhawk Vocational Technical District Educational Foundation Inc Janesville, WI | Track Project (1 of 5) | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum of Rock County Janesville, WI | Support (2 of 5) | $20,000 |
| Union Grove School District Union Grove, WI | CTE Equipment Donation-WI Fast Forward Grant | $20,000 |
| Fiscc Inc (Friends of the Woodman's Center) Janesville, WI | Support (2 of 3) | $16,700 |
| Forward Foundation Inc Janesville, WI | Support (2 of 3) | $16,666 |
| Craftsman with Character Foundation Inc Edgerton, WI | Support (1 of 3) | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,969,449 | $1,156,244 | $554,024 | $522,782 | 81 | $522,782 | $327,302 | $388,344 |
| 2024 | $6,363,997 | $1,115,472 | $596,477 | $570,908 | 63 | $570,908 | $289,903 | $333,107 |
| 2023 | $5,845,002 | $693,413 | $502,170 | $464,627 | 62 | $464,627 | $115,768 | $300,070 |
| 2022 | $5,653,759 | $1,102,317 | $568,191 | $526,224 | 48 | $526,224 | $485,186 | $325,026 |
| 2021 | $5,119,707 | $680,069 | $340,023 | $312,450 | 47 | — | $300,496 | $285,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JPC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $388K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, healthcare, and community organizations. For example, KANDU INDUSTRIES says it creates opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages to pursue greater independence; Stoughton Hospital Foundation says it develops and distributes charitable gifts to assist Stoughton Health in improving community health and wellness; and Forward Foundation says it promotes economic development by attracting new industries to Janesville.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 81 grants totaling $522,782. Grants ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. It made 63 grants totaling $570,908 in 2024 and 62 grants totaling $464,627 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $100,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for “Athletics/South End Zone,” $40,000 to the same foundation for “UWHC Eastpark,” and $33,333 to KANDU Industries for support. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Edgerton School District, $20,000 each to Blackhawk Technical College Educational Foundation, Children’s Museum of Rock County, and Union Grove School District, and $15,000 each to Stoughton Hospital Foundation and Craftsman with Character Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark A Cullen, Laura J Huibregtse, and Daniel J Cullen as trustees.
JPC Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura J. Huibregtse
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Cullen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Cullen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/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 JPC Foundation
How much does JPC Foundation give each year?
JPC Foundation gave $523K across 81 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $571K across 63 grants.
What is JPC Foundation's typical grant size?
JPC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,454, across 81 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JPC Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does JPC Foundation give grants?
JPC Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (27 grants), Janesville, WI (15 grants), Edgerton, WI (4 grants) and Decatur, IL (4 grants).
Does JPC Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 81 grants with a stated purpose on JPC Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants), "Community Support" (6 grants) and "Heart Health Support" (5 grants).
Who are JPC Foundation's largest grantees?
JPC Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($152,500 across 5 grants), Kandu Industries Inc ($33,333) and Edgerton School District ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JPC Foundation?
JPC Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $523K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $388K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JPC Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, healthcare, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JPC Foundation?
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 JPC Foundation's EIN?
JPC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1703739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does JPC Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). JPC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jpc-foundation-morg_c1ea9fd64b9d4db9a2f3d0ad3867c679
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