Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. It manages charitable funds and supports grants and scholarships for education, recreation, the arts, conservation, and community development, subject to the restrictions of individual donor funds.
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Wisconsin. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,118,015
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,721
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,195,889
- +21.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Eligible organizations can apply through the online grant portal during a community grant cycle. The foundation’s website says staff are available to discuss project ideas before an application is completed.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists grant portal cycles for January 1–17, 2027, and July 1–17, 2027.
- Deadline
- The website lists grant portal cycles for January 1–17, 2027, and July 1–17, 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 211 E Second St, Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: (715) 384-9029
Website: https://marshfield.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc
Children's Future Fund
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
MACFI Scholarships
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Over $150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marshfield Parks & Recreation ($544K). Together the top 10 received $1000K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 118 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s service area includes Abbotsford, Arpin, Auburndale, Blenker, Chili, Colby, Curtis, Dorchester, Granton, Greenwood, Hewitt, Loyal, Marshfield, Medford, Milladore, Neillsville, Owen-Withee, Rozellville, Sherry, Spencer, Stratford, Stetsonville, and Unity. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $4.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Parks & Recreation Marshfield, WI | C:COMMUNITY Grants | $543,584 |
| School District of Marshfield Marshfield, WI | N:SPORTS/Leisure | $127,722 |
| City of Marshfield Marshfield, WI | Parks & Reconciliation | $103,816 |
| City of Marshfield Marshfield, WI | Sports/Leisure | $65,556 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation Marshfield, WI | C:COMMUNITY Grants | $39,500 |
| Marshfield Area United Way Marshfield, WI | C:COMMUNITY Grants | $36,731 |
| Marshfield High School Marshfield, WI | Community Grants | $25,256 |
| Lucille Tack Center for the Arts Spencer, WI | Community Grants | $15,500 |
| Marshfield Area Habitat for Humanity Inc Marshfield, WI | C:COMMUNITY Grants | $15,064 |
| Angelo Luppino Inc Iron Belt, WI | Mental Health | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,195,889 | $4,555,229 | $1,784,334 | $1,118,015 | 25 | $934,744 |
| 2023 | $15,813,441 | $2,728,752 | $2,035,917 | $1,411,995 | 18 | $500,466 |
| 2022 | $13,640,166 | $1,573,479 | $1,972,737 | $1,455,974 | 26 | $349,557 |
| 2021 | $16,552,602 | $4,290,484 | $2,886,023 | $2,214,211 | 21 | $870,847 |
| 2020 | $14,602,940 | $3,806,780 | $5,061,750 | $4,587,673 | 28 | $436,129 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Connecting people who care with causes that matter.” Its website identifies education, arts and culture, economic development, recreation, environmental protection, health care, and social services as areas community foundations can support. Its community grants are intended for projects addressing local needs in areas including education, arts and culture, recreation, environmental protection, health care, and social services.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it distributed funds for scholarships and grants for educational, recreational, artistic, conservation, and community development purposes, based on donor-fund restrictions. Its 2024 grants included the Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation, whose stated mission is to create healthy communities through accessible, affordable, compassionate health care; Marshfield Area United Way, which says it brings the community together to address human service needs; and the Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, which says it presents cultural arts events and educational programs for youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,118,015. The grants ranged from $5,200 to $543,584, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported awards included $543,584 to Marshfield Parks & Recreation for community grants; $127,722 to the School District of Marshfield for sports/leisure; $103,816 to the City of Marshfield for parks and recreation; and $65,556 to the City of Marshfield for sports/leisure. Other notable grants included $39,500 to Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation, $36,731 to Marshfield Area United Way, and $15,500 to the Lucille Tack Center for the Arts.
Community grant applications are submitted through the foundation’s online portal. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other IRS-approved entities, such as government agencies, school districts, and churches, serving the foundation’s service area. Applications receive a committee-led review. The 2023 community grant guidelines say awards typically range from $500 to $5,000. Community grants may not fund annual campaigns, debt retirement, direct support of individuals, lobbying or political campaigns, routine operating expenses, or sectarian causes. Grant funds must be used for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Ryan Christianson as president; Justin Casperson as past president; Lori Gropp as treasurer; and Lori Belongia as secretary. It lists Dr. Brian Parker, Ben Bauer, Chris Damerell, Tony Iniguez, Terry Frankland, and Dr. Alex Lendved as directors.
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc is led by Stacey Schultz, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Schultz
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $53K (2024)
Kaelie Gomez
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Ryan Christianson
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bauer
Director
Immediate Past President → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Parker
Director
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Frankland
Director
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Damerell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Iniguez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Lendved
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Andrews
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Kumm
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Stankowski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Schulein
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Casperson
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Belongia
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Gropp
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jim Bartelt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Danny Halan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Diane Veale (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Boernke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laurie Brubaker-Davis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carlos Escudero (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lyle Lang (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan Christensen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Larson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Collin Ritzinger (2021) — Director
- Former: James Bartelt (2020) — President
- Former: Laurie Brubaker Davis (2020) — President Elect
- Former: Ron Wilczek (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $53K, to Stacey Schultz (Executive Director (Left in 2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc
How much does Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 18 grants.
What is Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,721, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marshfield, WI (18 grants) and Auburndale, WI (2 grants).
Does Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Grants" (8 grants), "C:COMMUNITY Grants" (6 grants) and "N:SPORTS/Leisure" (3 grants).
Who are Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marshfield Parks & Recreation ($543,584), City of Marshfield ($169,372 across 2 grants) and School District of Marshfield ($127,722), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc?
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Connecting people who care with causes that matter.” Its website identifies education, arts and culture, economic development, recreation, environmental protection, health care, and social services as areas community foundations can support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc?
Eligible organizations can apply through the online grant portal during a community grant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3441083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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