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

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judd S Alexander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

4states

Cities

AthensAtlantaCross PlainsEdgarMadisonManitowish WatersMarathon CityMarshfieldMenomonieMerrillMilwaukeeMontgomeryMosineeNorth Th StreetOconomowocRestonSchofieldWausauWeston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $67,756,426
  • Total Annual Giving: $2,350,750
  • EIN: 23-7323721
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$6M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$586K$1M$2M$2M19 grants202131 grants202228 grants202335 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MARATHON COUNTY HISTORIC…$750KBRIDGE STREET MISSION$500KGREATER WAUSAU PROSPERIT…$200KBRIGHTSTAR$100KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE…$100KROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH…$100KCITY OF WAUSAU$65KJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WI…$50KWISCONSINEYE$50KRIB MOUNTAIN BOWMEN$50K

Grant Size Distribution

113 grants across all recorded years

84<$50K12$50–100K7$100–250K5$250–500K5$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Judd S Alexander Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marathon County Historical Society ($750,000), Bridge Street Mission ($500,000), Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership ($200,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BADGER INSTITUTE MILWAUKEE, WIOPERATING GRANT$30,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WAUSAU, WIMENTORING PROGRAMS AND THE NEST$35,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA INC WAUSAU, WIANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
BRIGHTSTAR MILWAUKEE, WIANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100,000
CHILDRENS IMAGINARIUM INC WAUSAU, WICAPITAL CAMPAIGN$5,000
CITY OF WAUSAU WAUSAU, WICOMMUNITY CARES PARTNERSHIP POSITION$65,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WIS WAUSAU, WIWAUSAU ELKS LODGE NO. 248 REHAB FUND$20,000
DC EVEREST EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC WESTON, WIACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICT$15,000
EDGAR SCHOOL DISTRICT EDGAR, WIA WALK IN THEIR SHOES$8,000
FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION ATLANTA, GAANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,000

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

GARY W FREELSDIRECTOR,PRESIDENT$9KLON E ROBERTSDIRECTOR,SEC-TREAS$9KDWIGHT E DAVISDIRECTOR, V.P$9KJOHN DUDLEYDIRECTOR$9KJOHN TUBBSDIRECTOR$9K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
GARY W FREELSDIRECTOR,PRESIDENT2$9,000
LON E ROBERTSDIRECTOR,SEC-TREAS2$9,000
DWIGHT E DAVISDIRECTOR, V.P2$9,000
JOHN DUDLEYDIRECTOR2$9,000
JOHN TUBBSDIRECTOR2$9,000

Contact Information

Address: 500 N 1st St Ste 10, Wausau, WI 54403-4886

Telephone: 715-845-4556

Website: juddsalexanderfoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Judd S Alexander Foundation fund?

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 …

How do I apply for a grant from Judd S Alexander Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Grants range from $1,000 to $1,000,000. **Application Process:** • The Foundation does not have set deadlines for submitting proposals (with the exception of special initiatives) • Proposals are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a monthly basis • The Board of Directors meets monthly • Generally, there is approximately one month between submission and board review • Applicants are notified in writing of the Foundation's decision, usually within two weeks of a Direct…

Where does Judd S Alexander Foundation make grants?

Marathon County, Wisconsin, with primary focus on the Wausau area.

What size grants does Judd S Alexander Foundation award?

In 2024, Judd S Alexander Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Judd S Alexander Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Judd S Alexander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Judd S Alexander Foundation's EIN?

Judd S Alexander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7323721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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