Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd
MYRA M AND ROBERT L VANDEHEY is a public charity based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; however, its 2021 filing reports grants totaling $339,500.
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd gave $4.7M across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $338K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,728,314
- +2376.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $337,737
- +1845.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $16,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd
- Contact
Mailing address: 4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 830-1290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc ($4.4M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission refers to nonprofits serving residents in the Fox Cities or Keshena areas. All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $906K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2020) to $4.7M (2021). In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc Appleton, WI | Philanthoropy | $4,448,814 |
| St Mary Catholic Schools Neenah, WI | Education | $50,500 |
| Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Appleton, WI | Philanthropy | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley Appleton, WI | Children and Youth Services | $39,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Neenah, WI | Children's Medicine | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Community Dental Clinic Appleton, WI | Ambulatory and Primary Health | $25,000 |
| St Mary Parish-Appleton Appleton, WI | Christianity | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wiscosin Wauwatosa, WI | Housing Support | $12,500 |
| Community Clothes Closet Menasha, WI | Scholarships and Community Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $315,971 | $4,781,412 | $4,728,314 | 14 | $315,971 |
| 2020 | $3,781,209 | $-8,544 | $242,317 | $190,943 | 11 | $-8,544 |
| 2019 | $4,031,458 | $140,355 | $286,548 | $225,929 | 9 | $140,355 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to make grants to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in the Fox Cities or Keshena areas. Its 2020 filing says its competitive grant priorities were parochial education, family harmony, and children’s health.
The 2021 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, children and youth services, health, food programs, housing support, and community assistance. For example, the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region describes its mission as promoting the advancement of women and girls and a community where power and opportunity are not limited by gender. Tri-County Community Dental Clinic says it provides oral health care to people in three counties whose access is limited by inadequate income. St. Joseph Food Program describes its work as providing food and dietary education to people in need in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas.
Grantmaking
Notable grants included $60,000 to Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, $50,500 to St. Mary Catholic Schools, $50,000 to Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, and $39,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley.
Other reported awards included $25,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation and Tri-County Community Dental Clinic, and $20,000 to St. Mary Parish-Appleton. Among the $10,000 recipients were Community Clothes Closet, Menominee Indian School District, Leaven Inc., and St. Joseph Food Program.
The 2020 filing describes a competitive grant process and says that many grants require a final report covering learning, impact on the grantee’s core mission, and accountability. It also says applications from organizations with overdue reports will not be considered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Robert Sigman as president and director; Patricia Meier as vice president and director; Paul Meier as secretary and director; and Gerry Henseler as treasurer and director. It also lists Jennifer Meier, Ruthellyn Musil, and Mary Harp-Jirschele as directors.
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd is led by Robert Sigman, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Sigman
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Henseler
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Meier
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Harp-Jirschele
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Meier
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Meier
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthellyn Musil
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd
How much does Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd give each year?
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd gave $4.7M across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $191K across 11 grants.
What is Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2021 was $16,250, and its average grant was $337,737, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd that year got $906K on average.
Where does Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd give grants?
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (5 grants), Neenah, WI (3 grants) and Menasha, WI (3 grants).
Does Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's largest 2021 grantees include Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc ($4,448,814), St Mary Catholic Schools ($50,500) and Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to make grants to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in the Fox Cities or Keshena areas. Its 2020 filing says its competitive grant priorities were parochial education, family harmony, and children’s health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd?
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Myra M and Robert L Vandehey Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1649245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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