Marguerite Listeman Fund
The Marguerite Listeman Fund is a private foundation established in 1962, located in Chicago, Illinois (PO Box Chicag, IL 60680). It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as an independent grantmaking foundation with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$203K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support community development, with particular emphasis on:
- Buildings and equipment for parks and recreation areas
- Cultural facilities
- General community projects
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$750–$69,700
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, with documented grants to recipients in Neillsville and Clark County.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,533,579
- Total Revenue: $280,973
- Total Expenses: $256,980
- Net Income: $23,993
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,509,103
- Total Revenue: $151,400
- Total Expenses: $265,984
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $146,999
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $4,401
- Grants and contributions: $0
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment returns rather than new contributions.
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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
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Neillsville ($65,500), Highground ($50,000), Neillsville Youth Baseball ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GRANTON AREA GRANTON, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CLARK COUNTY ASSOC FOR NEILLSVILLE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| NEILLSVILLE AREA PLAYERS NEILLSVILLE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| NEILLSVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST 73 NEILLSVILLE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,000 |
| HIGHGROUND Neillsville, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| NEILLSVILLE YOUTH BASEBALL NEILLSVILLE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CRIMESTOPPERS OF CLARK COUNTY Loyal, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT Granton, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN Madison, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| WARRIOR BOOSTER CLUB NEILLSVILLE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Northern Trust Company – Trustee (40 hours/week, $31,000 compensation)
- Tim Voigt – Chairman (2 hours/week, $575 compensation)
- Benjamin Urlaub – Secretary (2 hours/week, $2,500 compensation)
- Wayne Gross – Advisor (2 hours/week, $575 compensation)
- Tim Harvey – Advisor (2 hours/week, $575 compensation)
- Dan Patey – Advisor (2 hours/week, $575 compensation)
- Don Quicker – Advisor (2 hours/week, $575 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $43,965 |
| BENJAMIN URLAUB | SECRETARY | 2 | $3,000 |
| WAYNE GROSS | ADVISOR | 2 | $575 |
| TIM VOIGT | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $575 |
| TIM HARVEY | ADVISOR | 2 | $575 |
| DON QUICKER | ADVISOR | 2 | $575 |
| JULIE SMIRK | ADVISOR | 2 | $575 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box Chicag, IL 60680
- Telephone: 312-630-6000
- Trustee: Northern Trust Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Marguerite Listeman Fund fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to support community development, with particular emphasis on: • Buildings and equipment for parks and recreation areas • Cultural facilities • General community projects
How do I apply for a grant from Marguerite Listeman Fund?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Made 14-16 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical grant range: $750–$69,700 • Median grant amount: $5,500 • Maximum grant observed: $70,000 **Recent Grants (2023-2024):** • American Legion - 73 Post Haugen-Richmond: $20,000 (General) • Neillsville Improvement Corporation: $15,000 (General) • 1897 Clark County Jail Museum: $2,000–$6,000 (General Support) • Highground (grantee mentioned) **Total Giving:** $204,700–$240,000 (2023)
Where does Marguerite Listeman Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, with documented grants to recipients in Neillsville and Clark County.
What size grants does Marguerite Listeman Fund award?
In 2024, Marguerite Listeman Fund awarded 18 grants totaling $203K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Marguerite Listeman Fund's EIN?
Marguerite Listeman Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6028439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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