Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc
Paul O and Carol H Gehl is a private foundation based in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc gave $669K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $668,810
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,447
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,829,253
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (94% 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 Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 203 South 10Th St PO Box 303, Hilbert, WI 54129-0303
Phone: (920) 853-3033
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Norbert College Foundation ($358K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 56 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 6% to recipients in Illinois; the filing reports 0% for New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $569K (2020) to $691K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $669K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Norbert College Foundation De Pere, WI | Program Support | $358,000 |
| National Railroad Museum Green Bay, WI | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Relevant Radio Lincolnshire, IL | Program Support | $40,000 |
| St Mary Help of Christians Hilbert, WI | Program support | $32,150 |
| Legatus of Northeast Wisconsin Chapter Pulaski, WI | Program support | $25,000 |
| Rawhide Youth Services New London, WI | Support for the US Venture Open | $20,000 |
| St Gianna Clinic De Pere, WI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital of WI Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Spiritus Menasha, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,829,253 | $264,857 | $766,976 | $668,810 | 13 | $668,835 | $311,609 | $714,941 |
| 2023 | $12,383,236 | $391,852 | $731,204 | $675,000 | 10 | $678,270 | $338,816 | $672,423 |
| 2022 | $12,722,588 | $390,271 | $803,728 | $691,000 | 12 | $694,104 | $327,639 | $677,728 |
| 2021 | $13,136,045 | $4,053,918 | $657,200 | $570,000 | 13 | $572,701 | $3,861,129 | $696,984 |
| 2020 | $9,739,327 | $667,949 | $614,477 | $568,559 | 8 | — | $620,703 | $567,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $715K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to organizations including colleges, a railroad museum, radio, religious and spirituality organizations, youth services, and health care organizations. One recipient, Curran Spirituality Center Inc, describes its mission as creating and establishing a spirituality center for married couples and families and a rosary garden for prayer and reflection; that organization received $3,000 from the foundation in 2024.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $668,810 in 2024. Grants ranged from $660 to $358,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $358,000 to St Norbert College Foundation for program support; $125,000 to National Railroad Museum for program support; $40,000 to Relevant Radio for program support; $32,150 to St Mary Help of Christians for program support; and $25,000 to Legatus of Northeast Wisconsin Chapter for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul O Gehl as President / Treasurer, Jane M Gehl as Vice President, and Carol H Gehl as Secretary.
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc is led by Paul O Gehl, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul O Gehl
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol H Gehl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane M Gehl
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc
How much does Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc gave $669K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $675K across 10 grants.
What is Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $51,447, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were De Pere, WI (2 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Norbert College Foundation ($358,000), National Railroad Museum ($125,000) and Relevant Radio ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc?
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $669K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $715K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to organizations including colleges, a railroad museum, radio, religious and spirituality organizations, youth services, and health care organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1839441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Paul O and Carol H Gehl Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-o-and-carol-h-gehl-family-foundation-inc-morg_63bbce9cfc9c47258497cec641785772
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