Sonnentag American Foundation Inc
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Marathon, Wisconsin. It provides philanthropic support on behalf of County Materials Corp. and the family of companies in cities and surrounding communities where they have facilities, supporting programs and projects intended to empower and inspire people and build stronger communities.
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sonnentag American Foundation Inc gave $908K across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $907,667
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,563
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $19,126
- +75.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (66% 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 Sonnentag American Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit the foundation’s completed Donation Request form for a community or charitable request. Scholarship applicants must meet the filing’s eligibility criteria and submit an application for the scholarship program.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications must be submitted by July 31 following graduation.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications must be submitted by July 31 following graduation.
- Contact
Application contact: Sonnentag American Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 205 North St PO Box 100, Marathon, WI 54448
Phone: (715) 870-4645
Website: https://sonnentagamericanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sonnentag American Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Howard Young Foundation Inc ($56K). Together the top 10 received $339K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 214 grants of 216 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation targets organizations in cities where County Materials Corporation and its family of companies have facilities. Its website also describes support in surrounding communities. In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients; other leading recipient states were Illinois (10%), Minnesota (5%), Indiana (5%) and Texas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sonnentag American Foundation Inc gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $731K (2023) to $908K (2024). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $908K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Young Foundation Inc Minocqua, WI | Charitable | $56,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc DBA Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Patriot K9S of Wisconsin Inc Wausau, WI | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Acpa Research & Education Foundation Irving, TX | Charitable | $35,967 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc Wausau, WI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin Gleason, WI | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Root to Rise Inc Madison, WI | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center Inc Mount Vernon, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Northcentral Wisconsin Inc Wausau, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Crew Collaborative Maple Grove, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,126 | $941,502 | $923,134 | $907,667 | 106 | $919,956 | $7,652 |
| 2023 | $10,883 | $696,887 | $885,989 | $730,910 | 110 | $756,631 | $11,525 |
| 2022 | $199,985 | $200,660 | $675 | — | — | $675 | $828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sonnentag American Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 stated mission is to support programs and projects that empower and inspire people and help build stronger communities. Its website describes support for local food relief, advocacy and affordable, healthy housing; services and opportunities for service members and veterans; services for people affected by sexual abuse and domestic assault; and mentoring and skills building, including workforce readiness, financial literacy, academic help, life skills, STEM and youth mentorship.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. For example, Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, which received $36,000, says its mission is to provide service dogs to qualified Wisconsin veterans with specified disabilities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, which received $20,000, describes its mission as creating and supporting one-on-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The Women’s Community, which received $16,000, says it provides specialized services and resources to people in central Wisconsin affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Easter Seals Wisconsin, which received $18,500, describes its work as increasing independence and opportunities and enhancing quality of life for people with disabilities.
Other 2024 recipients included Howard Young Foundation, whose stated mission is to invest charitable support in Howard Young Health Care to improve community health and well-being, and the ACPA Research & Education Foundation, which funds research supporting the precast concrete pipe and box culvert industry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 106 grants totaling $907,667. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $56,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $56,000 to Howard Young Foundation, $50,000 to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, $36,000 to Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, $35,967 to ACPA Research & Education Foundation, and $30,000 to Performing Arts Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were “charitable.”
The foundation’s website requires a completed Donation Request form for community and charitable requests. It says requests are reviewed by the board in light of its areas of interest, geographic emphasis, exclusions and priorities, and that applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for a decision and response. The website says it will not consider requests for capital campaigns, health-related causes and benefits, health care programs, political organizations or candidates, or for-profit business-related financial needs.
The foundation also describes a scholarship program on its filing. It says it will publicize the program on its website and through word of mouth. Applicants are evaluated on factors including extracurricular activities, GPA, planned field of study, work experience, financial need, motivation, character, potential to succeed and challenging circumstances. Qualified applicants with demonstrated interest in manufacturing, construction, landscape, engineering, business administration, business management or skilled trades are favored. Eligibility is limited to applicants under 24 who have not previously received a scholarship, meet the stated geographic and family-connection criteria, are unrelated to the foundation’s officers, directors or substantial contributors, and plan to attend or are attending an eligible postsecondary institution for training, a credential or a degree.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Sonnentag as president, Timothy Sonnentag as vice president, Cameron Sonnentag as secretary and Shane Sonnentag as treasurer.
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca Sonnentag, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Sonnentag
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Sonnentag
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Sonnentag
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Sonnentag
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Sonnentag American Foundation Inc
How much does Sonnentag American Foundation Inc give each year?
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc gave $908K across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $731K across 110 grants.
What is Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,563, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sonnentag American Foundation Inc give grants?
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (13 grants), Wausau, WI (10 grants), Milwaukee, WI (4 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Sonnentag American Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 106 grants with a stated purpose on Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (105 grants).
Who are Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Howard Young Foundation Inc ($56,000), Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc DBA Children's Wisconsin ($50,000) and Patriot K9S of Wisconsin Inc ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sonnentag American Foundation Inc?
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $920K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sonnentag American Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support programs and projects that empower and inspire people and help build stronger communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sonnentag American Foundation Inc?
Submit the foundation’s completed Donation Request form for a community or charitable request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sonnentag American Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0679101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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