Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc is the charitable arm of New Glarus Brewing Company, based in New Glarus, Wisconsin. It is classified as a private foundation and supports organizations in its local community and high-impact nonprofits throughout Wisconsin.
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc at a glance
In short: Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc gave $467K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $467,319
- -33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,872
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $137,418
- +23.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (37 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation provides a grant application form on the New Glarus Brewing Company website. Requests must be submitted with a completed application; incomplete applications are automatically deleted.
- Review Cycle
- For requests tied to a specific event, the application must be completed at least 45 days before the event.
- Deadline
- For requests tied to a specific event, the application must be completed at least 45 days before the event.
- Contact
Application contact: Only In Wisconsin Giving Inc
Mailing address: 2400 State Hwy 69 PO Box 759, New Glarus, WI 53574
Phone: (920) 232-4856
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green County Family YMCA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 287 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder describes its work as supporting its local community and high-impact nonprofits throughout Wisconsin. All 2025 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 37 of 68 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2021) to $697K (2024). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $467K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green County Family YMCA Monroe, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hunger Task Force West Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $45,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Feed My People Foodbank Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| NAMI Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Project Home Madison, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Monroe Rural Fire Department Monroe, WI | General Support | $24,375 |
| WI Troopers Benevolent Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $17,500 |
| Green County Childcare Network New Glarus, WI | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,418 | $500,000 | $474,009 | $467,319 | 68 | $474,009 | $7,857 |
| 2024 | $111,427 | $500,000 | $710,466 | $697,176 | 65 | $628,443 | $83,985 |
| 2023 | $321,893 | $500,000 | $501,832 | $479,217 | 63 | $657,575 | $14,822 |
| 2022 | $323,725 | $500,000 | $391,605 | $375,634 | 59 | $391,605 | $11,679 |
| 2021 | $215,330 | $500,000 | $284,670 | $284,570 | 32 | — | $1,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
The funder’s stated focus areas are food insecurity, housing, healthcare, education, and conservation. Its 2024 filing also says that eligible organizations support the needs of the community and people in Wisconsin, with preference for work in childhood education, hunger relief, healthcare, and housing.
Its 2025 grants include organizations working in these areas. For example, Hunger Task Force says it works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food and promoting policies for a hunger-free community. Project Home says it works to improve housing quality and affordability for low- to moderate-income residents in Dane and Green counties. NAMI Wisconsin says its mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness and promote recovery. Green County Family YMCA says it seeks to nurture children’s potential, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $467,319. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $2,400. The largest awards included $50,000 to Green County Family YMCA, $45,000 to Hunger Task Force, $30,000 to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, and $25,000 each to Feed My People Foodbank, NAMI Wisconsin, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Project Home. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
The foundation says approval is weighted heavily toward requests for specific programs, item purchases, or capital projects; applicants should be prepared to provide explicit cost information upon request. Recipients must use grant funds for programming or operational costs in Wisconsin. The foundation does not grant requests for beer. Merchandise donations must be picked up in person.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc is led by Scott May, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott May
Director & President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Carey
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liana Asmus
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Bunting
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Drew Cochrane (2021) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc
How much does Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc give each year?
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc gave $467K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $697K across 65 grants.
What is Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's typical grant size?
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,400, and its average grant was $6,872, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc give grants?
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (15 grants), Monroe, WI (8 grants), New Glarus, WI (8 grants) and Juda, WI (2 grants).
Does Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's largest grantees?
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Green County Family YMCA ($50,000), Hunger Task Force ($45,000) and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc?
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc reported $137K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $474K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc fund?
The funder’s stated focus areas are food insecurity, housing, healthcare, education, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc?
The foundation provides a grant application form on the New Glarus Brewing Company website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's EIN?
Only in Wisconsin Giving Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2470197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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