Steve and Christa Slinger Family
The Steve and Christa Slinger Family is a private foundation based in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. It reported 45 grants totaling $534,000 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations that included a Wisconsin village, a school district, and organizations working in areas such as housing, health care, education, and sports for people with intellectual disabilities.
Key facts about Steve and Christa Slinger Family
In short: Steve and Christa Slinger Family gave $534K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 84-3971969
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $534,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- Average grant
- $11,867
- Median grant
- $200
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (16 of 45, 2025)
- Total assets
- $309,445
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$309K
-61.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$534K
-77.9% YoY
Grant Count
45
+32.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-83.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steve and Christa Slinger Family reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Steve and Christa Slinger Family open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 45 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $769. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1896% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Habitat for Humanity in Monroe describes its mission as building and repairing housing for families in need. Church Health Services in Beaver Dam says it conducts dental and mental health clinics for people who are poor, uninsured, or underinsured. Special Olympics Wisconsin describes its work as providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Other 2025 grantees include Faith Christian School, whose stated mission is to provide education guided by scripture, and the American Diabetes Association, which says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $534,000. Grants ranged from $50 to $500,000, with a median grant of $200. The largest listed grant was $500,000 to the Village of Randolph for its swimming pool. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Randolph School District–Slinger, $4,000 to Child Fund International, and $2,500 to the RCF FFA Alumni Association.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 1% went to recipients in Virginia. The filing also reports rounded shares of 0% for recipients in the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $534K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village of Randolph - Swimming Pool ($500K). Together the top 10 received $523K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 162 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Randolph - Swimming Pool Randolph, WI | Donation | $500,000 |
| Randolph School District - Slinger Randolph, WI | Donation | $5,000 |
| Child Fund Intl Richmond, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| RCF FFA Alumni Association Madison, WI | Donation | $2,500 |
| CASA Guadalupe West Bend, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Living Hope Food Pantry Fox Lake, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Playground Movement Beaver Dam, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Randolph Courtland United Methodist Randolph, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Village of Randolph - Gertrude Randolph, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Faith Christian School Randolph, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309,445 | $37,540 | $535,905 | $534,000 | 45 |
| 2024 | $807,165 | $2,039,175 | $2,421,560 | $2,419,150 | 34 |
| 2023 | $1,205,967 | $28,251 | $69,678 | $69,669 | 46 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $309,445 | $807,165 | $1,205,967 |
| Revenue | $37,540 | $2,039,175 | $28,251 |
| Expenses | $535,905 | $2,421,560 | $69,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $534,000 | $2,419,150 | $69,669 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,540 | $109,775 | $28,242 |
| Distributable Amount | $28,574 | $41,332 | $38,941 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christa Slinger as secretary, Stephen E. Slinger as president, and Pamela K. Slinger as vice president.
Steve and Christa Slinger Family is led by Stephen E. Slinger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen E. Slinger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christa Slinger
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela K. Slinger
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela K. Zendek (2020–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 275 Autumn Crest Ln, Lake Mills, WI 53551
Phone: (262) 352-1411
Frequently asked questions about Steve and Christa Slinger Family
How much does Steve and Christa Slinger Family give each year?
Steve and Christa Slinger Family gave $534K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 34 grants.
What is Steve and Christa Slinger Family's typical grant size?
Steve and Christa Slinger Family's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $11,867, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steve and Christa Slinger Family that year got $32K on average.
Where does Steve and Christa Slinger Family give grants?
Steve and Christa Slinger Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Randolph, WI (10 grants), Beaver Dam, WI (9 grants), Madison, WI (8 grants) and West Bend, WI (3 grants).
Does Steve and Christa Slinger Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Steve and Christa Slinger Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (45 grants).
Who are Steve and Christa Slinger Family's largest grantees?
Steve and Christa Slinger Family's largest 2025 grantees include Village of Randolph - Swimming Pool ($500,000), Randolph School District - Slinger ($5,000) and Child Fund Intl ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Steve and Christa Slinger Family?
Steve and Christa Slinger Family reported $309K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $534K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steve and Christa Slinger Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Habitat for Humanity in Monroe describes its mission as building and repairing housing for families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steve and Christa Slinger Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steve and Christa Slinger Family's EIN?
Steve and Christa Slinger Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3971969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Steve and Christa Slinger Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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