Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 is a private foundation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including humanitarian services, health, arts, environmental conservation, and animal protection. The filing says awards are generally limited to La Crosse-area charities.
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 at a glance
In short: Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 gave $9K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $600), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- +350.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $600
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $289,829
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, contact an individual recipient inc. There is no prescribed form or application material. Awards are generally limited to La Crosse-area charities.
- Contact
Application contact: Trust Point Inc
Mailing address: 230 Front Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 782-1148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin-Madison ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 17% to Maryland, and 6% to Minnesota. Its filing says awards are generally limited to La Crosse-area charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | Roland a. Locher Memorial | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| La Crosse Symphony Orchestra La Crosse, WI | ARTS | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Coulee Region Humane Society Inc Onalaska, WI | Animal Protection and | $500 |
| Great Rivers United Way Onalaska, WI | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation La Crosse, WI | HEALTH | $500 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy La Crosse, WI | Environmental | $500 |
| St Clare Health Mission La Crosse, WI | HEALTH | $500 |
| Women's Fund La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $250 |
Ready to take the next step with Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227?
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 | $289,829 | $31,311 | $12,510 | $9,000 | 15 | $10,400 | $17,976 | $15,536 |
| 2024 | $271,181 | $22,257 | $5,341 | $2,000 | 2 | $3,400 | $9,116 | $14,045 |
| 2023 | $254,315 | $22,372 | $17,143 | $14,000 | 16 | $15,400 | $8,796 | $12,931 |
| 2022 | $248,974 | $15,555 | $16,031 | $12,600 | 11 | $14,000 | $4,479 | $12,946 |
| 2021 | $249,987 | $29,620 | $10,815 | $7,700 | 8 | $9,100 | $16,758 | $13,948 |
| 2020 | $231,448 | $19,516 | $13,369 | $10,150 | 12 | — | $6,198 | $11,735 |
| 2019 | $225,201 | $22,294 | $10,875 | $8,000 | 7 | — | $9,619 | $11,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 reported a distributable amount of $16K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in several fields. The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as providing symphonic music, arts education, and opportunities for musicians. Mississippi Valley Conservancy says it works to conserve native habitats and farmland in the Driftless Area. Coulee Region Humane Society says it promotes humane treatment of animals and positive human-animal relationships. Great Rivers United Way describes its mission as uniting people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. WAFER says it provides food and works to eliminate hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $9,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $500. Larger grants included $2,000 to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the Roland A. Locher Memorial, $1,500 to Doctors Without Borders for humanitarian purposes, and $1,000 to the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for arts. Other listed awards included $500 each to International Rescue Committee, Coulee Region Humane Society, Great Rivers United Way, Gundersen Medical Foundation, Mississippi Valley Conservancy, and St Clare Health Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra Locher, Christian Locher, Matthew Locher, and Eric Locher as trustees.
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christian Locher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Locher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Locher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Locher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trust Point Inc (2019–2023) — Investment
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227
How much does Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 give each year?
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 gave $9K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's typical grant size?
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $600, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 give grants?
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 gives mostly in Wisconsin: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (17%) and Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Crosse, WI (10 grants) and Onalaska, WI (2 grants).
Does Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (7 grants).
Who are Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's largest grantees?
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin-Madison ($2,000), Doctors Without Borders ($1,500) and La Crosse Symphony Orchestra ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227?
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in several fields. The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as providing symphonic music, arts education, and opportunities for musicians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's EIN?
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1809106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Other open foundation grants in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Smith Russell & Vera Private Fdn
La Crosse, WI
The foundation funds education, humanitarian and community services, medical support, ministry, and annual campaigns, with a preferred focus on La Crosse County, Wisconsin; its 2025 grants went to Wisconsin organizations. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. It considers requests beyond preselected organizations; applicants should contact Darwin Isaacson with a letter describing their needs, exemption qualifications, and past qualifying activities.
Assets
$5.4M
Grants
32
Total Given
$279K
Lyche Family Foundation Inc
Onalaska, WI
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with nearly all of its 2024 giving going to Wisconsin. Grants ranged from $100 to $325,000, with a median award of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.6M
Grants
37
Total Given
$697K
Trust Point Foundation Inc
La Crosse, WI
Trust Point Foundation funds education, community, environmental, and humanitarian work, primarily in Wisconsin, with some grants in Minnesota and elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $101,500, with a median of $1,500. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$7.1M
Grants
34
Total Given
$324K
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc
La Crosse, WI
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services funds health care, medical education and research, community health, and local well-being initiatives, including work on poverty and neighborhood improvement. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,250 to $165,000, with a median of $20,000, and its community fund serves nonprofits delivering direct services in a 21-county region of western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeastern Iowa. It accepts unsolicited requests through the Thriving Community Impact Fund application process.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
30
Total Given
$892K
Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation
La Crosse, WI
The Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including parks, education, food assistance, human services, and community work, primarily in Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $3,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$8.0M
Grants
50
Total Given
$445K
More similar funders
More Funders in Wisconsin
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Locher Family Foundation Trust XXXXXX1227 down — hundreds of funders to go?