Pablo Foundation Inc
Pablo Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Founded in 2017 as the philanthropic arm of the Pablo Group, it supports projects in health, housing, education, and the arts that aim to build a healthy and sustainable community, with commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
Pablo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pablo Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Wisconsin. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,306,125
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +52.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,420
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $30,683,477
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (21 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pablo Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Eligible applicants submit through the online grant portal. Applicants must serve the greater Eau Claire area, align with the foundation’s anti-discrimination, equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability commitments, and be a charitable organization with active 501(c)(3) status or use a current 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Applicants must also be registered as a charitable organization with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions unless legally exempt. Requests are for project- or program-based work; the foundation says it notifies applicants of request status within two months after a cycle deadline.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation describes spring and fall cycles, generally running from early February to mid-March and early August to mid-September, respectively. It recommends signing up for email updates for exact opening and closing dates.
- Deadline
- The foundation describes spring and fall cycles, generally running from early February to mid-March and early August…
- Contact
Application contact: Maivue Xiong
Mailing address: 312 S Barstow St, Suite 2, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 497-9339
Email: maivue@pablofoundation.org
Website: https://pablofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Pablo Foundation Inc
Who Pablo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($848K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 216 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is the greater Eau Claire area, which may include surrounding cities and counties. It says that organizations located outside the area may be considered when they show that Eau Claire residents benefit and that the impact is local. In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 37% to recipients in Minnesota; the filing reports 0% for Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pablo Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 48 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 304% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1.6M (2021) to $2.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Y1 If 3-Yr Commitment | $833,333 |
| Family Resource Center Inc Eau Claire, WI | Y3 of 5-Yr Pledge; Incr. to 204,364 | $204,364 |
| Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Inc Fall Creek, WI | Feasibility Studies for EXP Concepts | $150,000 |
| Confluence Council Inc Eau Claire, WI | Pablo Center Rent | $127,800 |
| Eau Claire Community Foundation Eau Claire, WI | Y4 of 7 Pledge to Storybook Campaign | $107,143 |
| Children's Museum of Eau Claire Inc Eau Claire, WI | Y4 of 5-Yr Pledge | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Greater Chippewa Eau Claire, WI | Y3 of 250,000 3-Year Grant | $83,333 |
| City of Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | Street Ambassador Program | $75,000 |
| Eau Claire Sober Living Inc Eau Claire, WI | Operational Costs of Sober Homes | $73,000 |
| Lakeshore Elementary PTO Inc Eau Claire, WI | Lakeshore Elementary's Playground | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,683,477 | $1,744,195 | $2,628,725 | $2,306,125 | 67 | $3,944,873 | $1,663,980 | $1,296,573 |
| 2023 | $30,869,060 | $916,889 | $2,327,729 | $1,930,304 | 44 | $3,569,052 | $856,921 | $1,351,612 |
| 2022 | $29,449,217 | $1,808,589 | $2,302,594 | $1,919,861 | 43 | $3,348,122 | $1,717,949 | $1,603,082 |
| 2021 | $37,981,582 | $1,986,248 | $1,983,353 | $1,553,218 | 38 | $1,553,218 | $1,895,129 | $1,775,496 |
| 2020 | $35,939,496 | $1,296,305 | $2,908,759 | $2,689,289 | 24 | — | $918,783 | $1,683,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pablo Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to create a model for a healthy and sustainable community.” Its vision is to empower organizations to inclusively transform Eau Claire through human connections and sustainability in health, housing, education, and the arts.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Family Resource Center describes its mission as strengthening children, families, and communities through education, resources, and support. Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve says it offers experiences that help people explore the natural world. Confluence Council describes its work as providing a fine and performing arts venue, educational programming, and cultural offerings. The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire says it inspires learning through play, while Eau Claire Sober Living describes a substance-free, supportive living community for people seeking recovery. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $2,306,125. Grants ranged from $500 to $833,333, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed award was $833,333 to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for “Y1 IF 3-YR COMMITMENT.” Other large awards included $204,364 to Family Resource Center for the third year of a five-year pledge; $150,000 to Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve for feasibility studies; $127,800 to Confluence Council for Pablo Center rent; and $107,143 to Eau Claire Community Foundation for the fourth year of a seven-year pledge to the Storybook campaign. Other listed recipients included the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire ($100,000), Boys & Girls Club Greater Chippewa ($83,333), City of Eau Claire ($75,000), Eau Claire Sober Living ($73,000), and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin ($45,000).
The foundation’s website describes two application cycles each year. Spring requests are for $10,000–$250,000, with applications generally open from early February through mid-March and decisions communicated in May. Fall requests are for the same amount, generally open from early August through mid-September, with decisions communicated in November. Its board reviews proposals for alignment with the foundation’s mission and commitments, innovation and local impact, demonstrated need, financial sustainability, multiple sources of support, and strong partnerships. The foundation says it is unlikely to fund general operating costs for maintaining existing activities and does not make annual commitments; larger grants may be multi-year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Z. Halmstad, Julia A. Johnson, Jason M. Wudi, Ingrid Schaller, Berlye Middleton, Dennis Beale, Katherine Schneider, Carol Gabler, and Katherine Noe as directors. It lists Maivue Xiong as executive director.
Pablo Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Berlye Middleton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Beale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Schaller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason M. Wudi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia A. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Z. Halmstad
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Schneider
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Gabler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Noe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maivue Xiong
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$137K (2021) → $151K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Perry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Wurzer (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $151K, to Maivue Xiong (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Pablo Foundation Inc
How much does Pablo Foundation Inc give each year?
Pablo Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 44 grants.
What is Pablo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pablo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $34,420, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pablo Foundation Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does Pablo Foundation Inc give grants?
Pablo Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (46 grants), Milwaukee, WI (6 grants), Menomonie, WI (3 grants) and Rochester, MN (2 grants).
Does Pablo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Pablo Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pablo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pablo Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($848,333 across 2 grants), Family Resource Center Inc ($204,364) and Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pablo Foundation Inc?
Pablo Foundation Inc reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pablo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to create a model for a healthy and sustainable community.” Its vision is to empower organizations to inclusively transform Eau Claire through human connections and sustainability in health, housing, education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pablo Foundation Inc?
Eligible applicants submit through the online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pablo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pablo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3398310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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