Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and the philanthropic arm of Sentry. Its mission is to improve quality of life and build equitable communities where Sentry lives and works, including Maui. Its stated giving priorities include education, workforce development, United Way, and local organizations.
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc gave $7.3M across 271 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,307,249
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 271
- +226.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,964
- -63.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $9,913,920
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Sentry Insurance
Mailing address: 1800 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 346-7636
Email: kalynn.pempek@sentry.com
Website: https://sentry.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uwsp Foundation ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
538 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 474 grants of 538 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission includes communities where Sentry lives and works, including Maui. In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 34% to recipients in an individual recipient and Florida each received 3%, and Texas received 1%. The foundation also says it supports United Ways in communities where it has offices.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 271 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $3.8M (2022) to $7.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 271 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uwsp Foundation Stevens Point, WI | Donations - Education | $2,201,550 |
| Maui United Way Kahului, HI | Donations - Civic/Comm Service | $2,089,000 |
| United Way of Portage County (SP) Stevens Point, WI | Donations - United Way | $486,790 |
| Pacelli Catholic Schools Stevens Point, WI | Donations - Education | $380,000 |
| PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Donations - Civic/Comm Service | $200,000 |
| Living Pono Project Paia, HI | Donations - Civic/Comm Service | $150,000 |
| Stevens Point Public School Dist Stevens Point, WI | Donations - Education | $146,976 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corp Chicago, IL | Donations - Education | $100,130 |
| St Paul Lutheran School Foundation Stevens Point, WI | Donations - Matching Gift | $65,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Donations - Civic/Comm Service | $56,000 |
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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 | $9,913,920 | $6,492,864 | $7,320,758 | $7,307,249 | 271 | $7,304,649 | $306,287 | $497,589 |
| 2023 | $9,132,755 | $7,447,335 | $6,170,807 | $6,165,920 | 83 | $6,165,920 | $314,777 | $383,868 |
| 2022 | $8,554,235 | $4,828,900 | $3,856,642 | $3,840,728 | 78 | $3,840,728 | $93,385 | $275,849 |
| 2021 | $7,841,396 | $6,029,203 | $5,005,975 | $4,973,646 | 78 | $4,973,646 | $1,464 | $178,078 |
| 2020 | $6,483,931 | $5,036,369 | $6,658,231 | $6,653,794 | 28 | — | $32,784 | $217,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $498K 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
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the quality of life and build equitable communities where we live and work, including the Maui community.” Its primary giving areas are education, workforce development, United Way, and local nonprofits that improve quality of life in Sentry communities. Its education and workforce-development work includes support for K–12 and college students, scholarships, technology grants, and workforce initiatives.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its grants. Maui United Way says its mission is to raise funds for health and welfare agencies. The Living Pono Project says it works to revitalize Hawaiian culture through education, outreach, and environmental restoration. Maui Food Bank says it helps address hunger in Maui County through community partnerships. Other recipients include education-focused organizations such as National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which says it recognizes and honors academically talented students through scholarship programs, and St. Paul Lutheran School Foundation, which says it supports educational opportunities for students at the school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 271 grants totaling $7,307,249. Grants ranged from $25 to $2,201,550, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable grants included $2,201,550 to UWSP Foundation for education, $2,089,000 to Maui United Way for civic and community service, $486,790 to United Way of Portage County for United Way, and $380,000 to Pacelli Catholic Schools for education. Other large grants included $200,000 to PGA Tour First Tee Foundation, $150,000 to Living Pono Project, and $146,976 to Stevens Point Public School District.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact Sentry Insurance with a letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Smith as director and president; Peter McPartland as director and vice president; Todd Schroeder as director and treasurer; Timothy Kovac as secretary; Elisha Williams and James McDonald as directors; and Kalynn Pempek as executive director.
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc is led by Kalynn M Pempek, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kalynn M Pempek
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie L Smith
Director & President
Chairman & President → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James E McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter G McPartland
Director & Vice President
Vice President & Director → Chair & Vice President, 2022
Chair & Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd M Schroeder
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elisha Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Timothy Kovac
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jim Stitzlein (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim McDonald (2021) — Director
- Former: Elisha E Robinson (2020) — Director
- Former: James D Stitzlein (2020) — Director
- Former: Kip J Kobussen (2020) — Secretary & Director
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 Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
How much does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc give each year?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc gave $7.3M across 271 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.2M across 83 grants.
What is Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $26,964, across 271 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc give grants?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stevens Point, WI (28 grants), Wausau, WI (10 grants), Milwaukee, WI (8 grants) and Madison, WI (8 grants).
Does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 271 grants with a stated purpose on Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations - Matching Gift" (174 grants), "Donations - Education" (49 grants) and "Donations - Civic/Comm Service" (30 grants).
Who are Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Uwsp Foundation ($2,201,550), Maui United Way ($2,117,756 across 2 grants) and United Way of Portage County (SP) ($486,790), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $498K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the quality of life and build equitable communities where we live and work, including the Maui community.” Its primary giving areas are education, workforce development, United Way, and local nonprofits that improve quality of life in Sentry communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sentry.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1037370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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