Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and community foundation established in 1928. Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Foundation serves as a philanthropic partner for donors seeking to make a positive impact on their communities. The organization manages over 1,000 charitable funds and operates as a donor-advised fund platform, providing flexible giving tools and resources to help donors align their charitable investments with their interests and passions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$200.8M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.2M
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
126
+10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
-2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "To strengthen our communities through leadership and funding to address current and emerging needs; collaboration and partnership with donors or others to ensure lasting impact; and outstanding stewardship and inspired philanthropy."
Tagline: "For Good, For Ever."
The Foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Arts
- Community Impact
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$500–$20,000 (varies by program)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves:
- Winnebago County, Wisconsin
- Waushara County, Wisconsin
- Green Lake County, Wisconsin
- City of Ripon, Wisconsin
The Foundation also has grantmaking activity in Illinois and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets under management: Over $185 million
- Total assets (as of June 2025): $200,808,680
- Total revenue (FY 2025): $15,045,838
- Total expenses (FY 2025): $12,294,392
- Annual revenue: $5.3 million
Investment Oversight: The Foundation's investment portfolio is overseen by the OACF Investment Committee, a subcommittee of the Board of Directors, and Mason Investment Advisory Services, a nationally recognized firm based in Virginia.
Accreditation & Accountability: The Foundation is an accredited organization confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. It is audited annually by WIPFLI LLP, with final audited financial statements released each fall.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $200,808,680 | $182,519,717 | $152,582,685 |
| Revenue | $15,045,838 | $28,814,672 | $12,150,025 |
| Expenses | $12,294,392 | $11,878,403 | $10,043,591 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,527,900 | $7,149,859 | $3,225,928 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Celebrate Education Grants
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Arts Grants
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Impact Grants- Digital Marketing
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Employees: 10 (as of 2025)
- The Foundation maintains a Board of Directors with an Investment Committee subcommittee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODIE LARSEN | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AMANDA HINRICHS | BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JASON FELTZ | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MIKE VAUGHN | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TONY RENNING | BOARD SECRETARY (THRU 12/24) | 1 | — |
| VICTOR ALATORRE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA BELTRAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BRODERICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM CASTLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE DEMPSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM GALLOWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MCCLONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KOMAL MEHTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATHAN OLSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/24) | 1 | — |
| WESTON RADFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RUSSELL REFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN RUEDINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAREY SHARPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM WYMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $200,343 |
| JENNIFER SHEAHAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMIN | 40 | $146,684 |
| KARLENE GRABNER | DIRECTOR OF DONOR SERVICES | 40 | $102,927 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation was named the 2025 Founders' Day recipient by Ripon College
Green Lake Basic Needs Grant awards were recently announced
Green Lake Basic Needs Grant Awards AnnouncedCommunity Foundations (including OACF) awarded $1.5 million in local grants through a regional philanthropic partnership
Community Foundations award $1.5 million in local grants ... - WBAYOtto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund grants were announced
Community Foundations award $1.5 million in local grants ... - WBAYOshkosh educators received $67,000 in grant awards through the Celebrate Education program
Green Lake Basic Needs Grant Awards AnnouncedThe Foundation manages 1,039 charitable funds
Contact Information
Address: 230 Ohio Street, Suite 100, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Phone: (920) 426-3993
Email: info@oshkoshareacf.org
Website: www.oshkoshareacf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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