Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc
The mission of the Rhinelander Community Foundation is to facilitate charitable giving and, together with our donors, enhance the quality of living in the rhinelander community now and for future generations.
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc gave $39K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,208
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,842
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,360
- Total assets
- $1,837,365
- +84.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc
Who Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nativity of Our Lord Church ($10K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $295K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity of Our Lord Church Rhinelander, WI | — | $9,700 |
| School District of Rhinelander Rhinelander, WI | Various Needs | $9,547 |
| Tri County Council Rhinelander, WI | Assist with Expense | $8,360 |
| Nath Rhinelander, WI | Assist with Expenses | $6,000 |
| Rhinelander Area Food Pantry Rhinelander, WI | Assist with Expenses | $5,601 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,837,365 | $973,331 | $175,871 | $39,208 | 5 | $76,977 |
| 2023 | $994,929 | $318,265 | $139,199 | $44,870 | 3 | $24,087 |
| 2022 | $767,896 | $236,305 | $396,313 | $294,512 | 2 | $8,523 |
| 2021 | $985,574 | $418,702 | $102,089 | $25,000 | 1 | $18,991 |
| 2020 | $618,265 | $295,524 | $252,619 | $189,211 | 3 | $6,256 |
About Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rhinelander, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc is led by Gina Heck, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Heck
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Juetten
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Jamison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Miazga
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Henry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Richards
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Campy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Michlig
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclene Tetzlaff
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Viste
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Schiek
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick O'Melia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Sparks
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jacob Weinand (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Cirilli (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Laporte (2020–2022) — Board Member
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 Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc
How much does Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc gave $39K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
What is Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,360, and its average grant was $7,842, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rhinelander, WI (5 grants).
Does Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Nativity of Our Lord Church ($9,700), School District of Rhinelander ($9,547) and Tri County Council ($8,360), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $973K.
What is Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rhinelander, WI. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5029315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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