Lincoln County Beef Producers
Lincoln County Beef Producers is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Merrill, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $550.
Lincoln County Beef Producers at a glance
In short: Lincoln County Beef Producers gave $550 across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $275), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $550
- -8.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $275
- -54.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $275
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Lincoln County Beef Producers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $550 (2021) to $600 (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $550.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $480 | $791 | $550 | 2 | $21 |
| 2020 | $311 | $280 | $670 | $600 | 1 | $26 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lincoln County Beef Producers reported a distributable amount of $21 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lincoln County Beef Producers is led by Tony Lassa, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Tony Lassa
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Lassa
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Lincoln County Beef Producers
How much does Lincoln County Beef Producers give each year?
Lincoln County Beef Producers gave $550 across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $600 across 1 grant.
What is Lincoln County Beef Producers?
Lincoln County Beef Producers is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Merrill, WI.
Where does Lincoln County Beef Producers operate?
Lincoln County Beef Producers has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Lincoln County Beef Producers required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lincoln County Beef Producers reported a distributable amount of $21 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lincoln County Beef Producers's EIN?
Lincoln County Beef Producers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3576606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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