Prescott Family Foundation Inc
Prescott Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Bend, Wisconsin. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Prescott Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Prescott Family Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 26 grants in 2023 (avg $216K), mostly in Wisconsin. 26% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,613,486
- +2218.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $215,903
- +2753.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Prescott Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 215 N Main Street Ste 212, West Bend, WI 53095
Phone: (262) 355-8032
Website: https://prescottfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Prescott Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was West Bend Community Foundation ($5.2M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 117 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing’s recipient-state summary reports Wisconsin as 100% and Colorado as 0% of grant dollars. Listed 2023 recipients were primarily in Wisconsin; the filing also lists a $100 grant to Rose Andom Center in Denver, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Prescott Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $871K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 74% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 2039% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2022) to $5.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 26 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend Community Foundation West Bend, WI | General Operations | $2,428,086 |
| West Bend Community Foundation West Bend, WI | General Operations | $925,000 |
| West Bend Community Foundation West Bend, WI | General Operations | $925,000 |
| West Bend Community Foundation West Bend, WI | General Operations | $925,000 |
| Family Promise West Bend, WI | General Operations | $200,700 |
| Washington County Humane Society Slinger, WI | General Operations | $106,000 |
| Full Shelf Food Pantry Fredonia, WI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| West Bend Baseball Association West Bend, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Washington Cty West Bend, WI | General Operations | $12,500 |
| Elevate Jackson, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 assets were not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,943,770 | $5,645,001 | $5,613,486 | 26 | $5,618,702 | $1,917,551 | $230,791 |
| 2022 | $4,884,994 | $138,661 | $270,770 | $242,100 | 32 | $245,220 | $113,111 | $258,740 |
| 2021 | $5,939,649 | $154,516 | $387,080 | $346,319 | 31 | $352,039 | $134,389 | $284,559 |
| 2020 | $5,447,122 | $231,159 | $297,550 | $262,492 | 28 | — | $202,602 | $248,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prescott Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2023 — 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 foundation’s website says it supports community development, education, recreation, arts and culture, environmental projects, youth programs, and community services.
Its 2023 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, Full Shelf Food Pantry said its mission is to supplement food needs for people in Washington County; Friends Inc said it works to empower people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault; and The Threshold said it provides programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional statements of the foundation’s own focus.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $5,613,486. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,428,086, with a median of $4,000. The largest listed grants were to West Bend Community Foundation: $2,428,086 and three grants of $925,000 each, all for general operations. Other notable grants included $200,700 to Family Promise and $106,000 to Washington County Humane Society, both for general operations.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The grant application on its website says applications are reviewed two to four times per year and asks applicants for organizational information, a request amount and focus area, a project summary and detailed description, a budget and other funding sources, and an acknowledgment agreeing to use funds as awarded. Because the 2023 filing is marked final, this application information should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Judith A. Prescott as president; George E. Prescott as treasurer; Matthew Prescott as secretary; Cheryl Prescott, Patrick Prescott, Kelly Prescott, and Lori Prescott as trustees; and Beth Fellenz as executive director.
Prescott Family Foundation Inc is led by Judith A. Prescott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Judith A. Prescott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Prescott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Prescott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Prescott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Prescott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beth Fellenz
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George E. Prescott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Prescott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Prescott Family Foundation Inc
How much does Prescott Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Prescott Family Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 26 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $242K across 32 grants.
What is Prescott Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Prescott Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $4,000, and its average grant was $215,903, across 26 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Prescott Family Foundation Inc that year got $871K on average.
Where does Prescott Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Prescott Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Bend, WI (20 grants).
Does Prescott Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Prescott Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Prescott Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Prescott Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include West Bend Community Foundation ($5,203,086 across 4 grants), Family Promise ($200,700) and Washington County Humane Society ($106,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Prescott Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it supports community development, education, recreation, arts and culture, environmental projects, youth programs, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prescott Family Foundation Inc?
Prescott Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check prescottfoundation.com for any change to that policy.
How much is Prescott Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Prescott Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $231K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Prescott Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Prescott Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1667125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Prescott 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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