Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc gave $841K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $56K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $840,854
- +1156.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $56,057
- +905.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The 2021 filing is marked as its final return; these details should not be treated as current application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: N881 Marine Dr, Cedar Grove, WI 53013
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 27 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% each to Indiana and Illinois, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $841K (2021). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $841K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $840,854 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $19,327 | $840,854 | $840,854 | 15 | $840,854 | $19,327 |
| 2020 | $797,025 | $725,774 | $66,922 | $66,922 | 12 | — | $71,534 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for schools and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Andean Health and Development described its mission as funding the operation of a health care organization in Pedro Vicente Maldonado and Santo Domingo, Ecuador. Hope for Haiti described its mission as improving the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $840,854. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $725,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $725,000 to Catholic Community Foundation, $60,000 and $13,000 to an individual recipient Borgia School, and $10,000 each to Messmer Catholic Schools, Hope for Haiti, and Andean Health and Development. The filing lists each purpose as “cash gift.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Thomas J Fischer as Executive Director and Victoria L Fischer as Director.
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc is led by Thomas J Fischer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas J Fischer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria L Fischer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc
How much does Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc give each year?
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc gave $841K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $67K across 12 grants.
What is Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $56,057, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc give grants?
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Gift" (15 grants).
What does Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for schools and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc's EIN?
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1277320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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