Judd S Alexander Foundation
The Judd S. Alexander Foundation is a private foundation based in Wausau, Wisconsin, established in 1973 to honor Judd Alexander and his family's contributions to the growth and development of the Wausau community. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $55 million in grants to support quality of life and economic development in Marathon County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$67.8M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+44.4% YoY
Grant Count
35
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation fosters and promotes strong public-private partnerships to engage the whole community in programs and projects for the benefit of current and future generations in Marathon County.
Primary funding areas include:
- Economic development
- Arts and culture
- Enrichment programs (camps) for youth and adults with special needs
- Children and human services
- Education
- Recreation
- Other endeavors
The Foundation welcomes requests from local project leaders and also initiates funding of important projects to improve the area. Beyond providing funds, the Foundation has championed and openly advocated for significant local development projects, including the Wausau Center Mall, Wausau's Riverfront Development, and various downtown redevelopment projects.
Grantmaking
Applicants must submit one original and one copy of the proposal. A fully reviewable proposal must include a Project Overview with specific outcomes and goals, measurable results, and how success will be determined. Applicants are asked to clearly identify terms of success and outcomes that are attainable, quantifiable, and within a specific time frame.
Review Cycle
for submitting proposals (with the exception of special initiatives)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Marathon County, Wisconsin, with primary focus on the Wausau area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $67,756,426
- Total Annual Giving: $2,350,750
- EIN: 23-7323721
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,756,426 | $65,168,043 | $59,001,757 |
| Revenue | $1,702,073 | $3,029,397 | $4,244,616 |
| Expenses | $3,833,505 | $3,455,378 | $2,568,062 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,161,585 | $2,531,378 | $2,898,764 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,056,604 | $2,535,908 | $3,804,682 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,977,133 | $4,479,754 | $3,003,457 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Judd S Alexander Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation is represented by a four-person board of community leaders:
- Gary W. Freels – President
- John D. Dudley – Vice President
- Lon E. Roberts – Secretary/Treasurer
- Dennis M. DeLoye – Director
- Kathy J. Strasser – Director
- John T. Tubbs – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY W FREELS | DIRECTOR,PRESIDENT | 2 | $9,000 |
| LON E ROBERTS | DIRECTOR,SEC-TREAS | 2 | $9,000 |
| DWIGHT E DAVIS | DIRECTOR, V.P | 2 | $9,000 |
| JOHN DUDLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $9,000 |
| JOHN TUBBS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $9,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 500 N 1st St Ste 10, Wausau, WI 54403-4886
Telephone: 715-845-4556
Website: juddsalexanderfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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