Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn
The Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn is a private foundation based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity providing university and educational scholarships, alongside grants for scholarship, music education, community, youth activities, and education.
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn at a glance
In short: Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,680
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,468
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $840
- Total assets
- $258,418
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (80% 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 Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a Foundation Application Form and identifies an individual recipient Area Applicants as the restriction.
- Contact
Application contact: Cecilia Mullenbach
Mailing address: 2506 Cedar Creek Lane, Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone: (608) 385-0940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown University ($3K). Together the top 9 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing lists 80% of grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin and 20% to recipients in Rhode Island. The filing’s stated award restriction is an individual recipient Area Applicants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $24K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| UW Wisconsin Madison, WI | Music Educational | $3,000 |
| Holmen Area Community Center Holmen, WI | Community | $1,200 |
| Onalaska Parks Rec Youth Onalaska, WI | Community | $1,000 |
| North Presbytarian Church Onalaska, WI | Youth Activity | $680 |
| Holmen High School Holmen, WI | Senior Send OffActivities Dept | $500 |
| Chileda La Crosse, WI | Community | $500 |
| Family and Childrens Center La Crosse, WI | Community | $500 |
| St Patricks Church Onalaska, WI | Education | $300 |
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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 | $258,418 | $17,876 | $15,540 | $14,680 | 10 | $14,680 | $17,114 | $17,438 |
| 2024 | $232,478 | $17,724 | $19,690 | $18,860 | 7 | $18,860 | $16,003 | $16,255 |
| 2023 | $218,269 | $13,588 | $23,746 | $22,895 | 8 | $22,895 | $13,042 | $14,526 |
| 2022 | $225,205 | $21,205 | $19,688 | $18,950 | 11 | $18,950 | $20,540 | $14,417 |
| 2021 | $220,308 | $12,630 | $23,350 | $22,590 | 9 | $22,590 | $12,003 | $15,539 |
| 2020 | $212,665 | $7,648 | $24,583 | $23,950 | 9 | — | $7,316 | $14,290 |
| 2019 | $229,600 | $11,086 | $23,258 | $22,561 | 9 | — | $10,691 | $15,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $17K 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’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing “University & Educational Scholorships.” Its listed 2025 grants also include support for community and youth activities, music education, and education.
The University of Wisconsin–an individual recipient Alumni and Friends Foundation, a 2025 grantee, says its mission is to build lifelong relationships and raise private support to advance the university’s mission. The Holmen Area Community Center says it works to sustain a welcoming community center connecting all generations. Family and Children’s Center says it serves children, families, and individuals through services intended to strengthen families and promote individual well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $14,680 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $4,000, with a median grant of $840. Notable awards included $4,000 to the University of Wisconsin–an individual recipient for a scholarship, $3,000 to Brown University for a scholarship, and $3,000 to UW Wisconsin for music education. Other grants included $1,200 to Holmen Area Community Center for community purposes and $1,000 to Onalaska Parks Rec Youth for community purposes.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a foundation application form and no deadline, with awards restricted to an individual recipient Area Applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cecilia Mullenbach as TreasurerSecretary, Daniel Mullenbach as President, and Jared Mullenbach as Vice President.
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn is led by Daniel Mullenbach OFFCIER, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Mullenbach OFFCIER
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Mullenbach OFFICER
Treasurersecretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Mullenbach OFFICER
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cecilia Mullenbach (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Daniel Mullenbach (2019) — President
- Former: Jared Mullenbach (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn
How much does Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn give each year?
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 7 grants.
What is Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's typical grant size?
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's median grant in 2025 was $840, and its average grant was $1,468, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn give grants?
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn gives mostly in Wisconsin: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Onalaska, WI (3 grants), Holmen, WI (2 grants) and La Crosse, WI (2 grants).
Does Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (4 grants).
Who are Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's largest grantees?
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's largest 2025 grantees include Brown University ($3,000), UW Wisconsin ($3,000) and Holmen Area Community Center ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn?
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn reported $258K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (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 Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing “University & Educational Scholorships.” Its listed 2025 grants also include support for community and youth activities, music education, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn?
The filing lists a Foundation Application Form and identifies an individual recipient Area Applicants as the restriction. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's EIN?
Sarah Mullenbach Memorial Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2277368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 28, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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