Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Formed in 2008, it operates as a supporting organization for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Inc., facilitating the foundation’s programs in the Oconomowoc area through charitable support, including grants to third parties.
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc gave $950K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $949,887
- +59.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,665
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,077,637
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (17 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2153 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 272-5805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc
Who Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impactassets ($76K). Together the top 10 received $441K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 209 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes its service area as the Oconomowoc Area School District and says eligible organizations, schools, and municipal agencies provide services to local residents. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 57 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K 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 $595K (2023) to $954K (2020). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $950K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Bethesda, MD | Veum Fund Liquidation | $76,240 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic Oconomowoc, WI | Dental Clinic | $72,773 |
| Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund Oconomowoc, WI | 2025 OSF Student Scholarships to Fund College Dreams | $65,000 |
| Redemptorist Retreat Center Oconomowoc, WI | Sustaining Support | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Potawatomi Council Waukesha, WI | The Building Fund | $40,000 |
| Folds of Honor Wisconsin Pewaukee, WI | Unrestricted Use | $35,000 |
| Oconomowoc Area Historical Society Oconomowoc, WI | Unrestricted Use | $29,410 |
| Navy League of the United States Madison Council Madison, WI | USS Beloit Commissioning | $25,000 |
| White Stone Community Church Oconomowoc, WI | The Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Louisville, KY | Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County | $23,000 |
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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 | $14,077,637 | $1,038,451 | $1,343,458 | $949,887 | 57 | $653,894 |
| 2023 | $13,474,944 | $959,711 | $1,005,044 | $595,326 | 36 | $422,565 |
| 2022 | $12,412,430 | $1,521,619 | $1,103,043 | $722,284 | 41 | $283,191 |
| 2021 | $14,443,013 | $2,221,289 | $1,157,961 | $733,112 | 30 | $1,577,548 |
| 2020 | $12,978,145 | $1,147,061 | $1,229,652 | $954,374 | 45 | $696,633 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to operate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes for the benefit of Greater Milwaukee Foundation, facilitating its programs in the Oconomowoc area. Its stated purposes include supporting charitable organizations and programs in that area.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Lake Area Free Clinic describes its mission as providing comprehensive health care to people in need; Family Promise of Waukesha County says it helps low-income families and families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence. The Oconomowoc Silver Streak describes providing transportation to ambulatory seniors and adults with disabilities. Other recipients include The Women’s Center, which says it provides safety, shelter, and support for people affected by abuse and violence, and Blessings in a Backpack, which says it provides weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $949,887. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $76,240, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $76,240 to ImpactAssets, for “Veum Fund liquidation”; $72,773 to Lake Area Free Clinic, for a dental clinic; $65,000 to Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund, for 2025 student scholarships; and $50,000 to Redemptorist Retreat Center, for sustaining support. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Boy Scouts of America–Potawatomi Council for its building fund and $35,000 to Folds of Honor Wisconsin for unrestricted use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bob Johnson as president and Susan Kay as secretary. Directors listed are Robert W. Snyder, Terrance Holahan, Randy Bourdo, Katie Newcomb, Todd Scheid, Glenn Hanon, Calvin Schmidt, and Pat McNamee.
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc is led by Bob Johnson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Johnson
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Hanon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Newcomb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat McNamee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Bourdo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Holahan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Scheid
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Stack
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Pehler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebbecca Seymour
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kavelaris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Downs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Olson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Zastro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Bickler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Jacobs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Gilligan
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Robertson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kay
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Wesley
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yelena Chester
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brian Ewald (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lou Morgan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sue Bickler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Louis Kowieske (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Neudecker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebbecca Seemore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Hogan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Keith Farley (2020) — Vice Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc
How much does Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc give each year?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc gave $950K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $595K across 36 grants.
What is Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,665, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc give grants?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oconomowoc, WI (21 grants), Waukesha, WI (9 grants), Milwaukee, WI (9 grants) and Ashippun, WI (2 grants).
Does Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining Support" (4 grants).
Who are Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Impactassets ($76,240), Lake Area Free Clinic ($72,773) and Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to operate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes for the benefit of Greater Milwaukee Foundation, facilitating its programs in the Oconomowoc area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's EIN?
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3266194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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