Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waupaca, Wisconsin. It supports local charitable and nonprofit organizations and distributes scholarships to high school and college students pursuing degrees related to ministerial, educational, or social studies.
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc gave $581K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $581,200
- +102.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,836
- +65.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,187,787
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rhoades Sanford 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: 321 W Fulton St, Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: (715) 258-3325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley ($183K). Together the top 7 received $446K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($135,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 52 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin. The listed 2025 recipients were located in Appleton, Neenah, Green Bay, Waupaca, and Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 3674% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $990K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $581K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Appleton, WI | General Operations | $182,500 |
| US Ventures Appleton, WI | General Operations | $100,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $135,000 |
| City of Neenah Park & Rec Dept Neenah, WI | General Operations | $59,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Fox Val Appleton, WI | General Operations | $52,000 |
| College Ready Green Bay, WI | Scholarships | $41,200 |
| Waupaca Christian Academy Waupaca, WI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Nonprofit Leadership Initiative Appleton, WI | General Operations | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,187,787 | $611,161 | $629,287 | $581,200 | 11 | $589,040 | $570,914 | $380,778 |
| 2024 | $5,213,941 | $517,462 | $331,509 | $286,850 | 9 | $294,090 | $480,043 | $345,142 |
| 2023 | $5,027,988 | $355,203 | $1,029,961 | $990,000 | 19 | $996,851 | $322,093 | $320,414 |
| 2022 | $5,707,746 | $132,962 | $57,014 | $15,400 | 3 | $21,650 | $97,039 | $360,527 |
| 2021 | $5,641,798 | $595,941 | $672,621 | $628,000 | 10 | $633,815 | $557,135 | $379,165 |
| 2020 | $5,718,454 | $160,632 | $703,294 | $663,000 | 8 | — | $125,616 | $356,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2025 — 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 states that it distributes funds to local charitable and nonprofit organizations with like-minded missions, and scholarships to students pursuing degrees related to ministerial, educational, or social studies. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for charitable and community organizations and scholarships through educational institutions and scholarship funds.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $581,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $182,500, with a median of $50,000. Larger awards included $182,500 to Boys & Girls Club of the an individual recipient for general operations, $100,000 to US Ventures for general operations, $75,000 to an individual recipient Technical College for scholarships, and $59,000 to City of Neenah Park & Recreation Department for general operations.
Other 2025 grants included $52,000 to Community Foundation of the an individual recipient for general operations; $50,000 to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for scholarships; $41,200 to College Ready for scholarships; $10,000 to Waupaca Christian Academy for scholarships; $5,000 each to Kaukauna High School Scholarship and Waupaca High School Scholarship Foundation for scholarships; and $1,500 to Nonprofit Leadership Initiative for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary E Janssen, Tom Remley, and Ted Galloway as directors.
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary E. Janssen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Galloway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Remley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phillip Abendschein (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc
How much does Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc give each year?
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc gave $581K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $287K across 9 grants.
What is Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $52,836, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc give grants?
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (4 grants).
Does Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley ($182,500), US Ventures ($100,000) and City of Neenah Park & Rec Dept ($59,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($135,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc?
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $589K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it distributes funds to local charitable and nonprofit organizations with like-minded missions, and scholarships to students pursuing degrees related to ministerial, educational, or social studies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rhoades Sanford 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 Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1982685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rhoades Sanford 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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