Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mayville, Wisconsin. It states that it seeks to improve quality of life in the Mayville area by supporting educational, charitable, and other worthwhile and viable projects.
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,561,991
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $86,777
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $24,653,830
- +9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Ted And Grace Bachhuber Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 228, Mayville, WI 53050
Phone: (920) 979-5543
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Johns Church ($525K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 96 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it seeks to support programs and organizations that improve quality of life in the Mayville area. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2025) to $5.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church Mayville, WI | Provide financial assistance for Investing in Children Building Project | $500,000 |
| Mayville Public Schools Mayville, WI | Provide scholarships. | $469,000 |
| City of Mayville Mayville, WI | Support for community TAG Center - Infrastructure & Equipment | $138,935 |
| St Johns School Mayville, WI | Provide financial assistance for technology maintenance equipment curriculum and scholarships. | $120,000 |
| St Mary School Mayville, WI | Provide financial assistance for technology maintenance equipment curriculum and scholarships. | $55,000 |
| City of Mayville Mayville, WI | Support for community TAG Center - membership subsidies. | $51,369 |
| Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library Mayville, WI | Support the purchase of additional library materials. | $30,000 |
| Moraine Park Foundation Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | Provide scholarships. | $25,500 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | Promote aviation education. | $25,000 |
| St Johns Church Mayville, WI | Provide financial assistance. | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,653,830 | $3,970,568 | $1,944,454 | $1,561,991 | 18 | $1,757,659 | $3,816,704 | $2,486,673 |
| 2024 | $22,627,075 | $3,451,016 | $2,780,806 | $2,423,080 | 18 | $2,613,348 | $3,310,630 | $2,298,749 |
| 2023 | $21,976,274 | $3,749,634 | $6,168,115 | $5,859,381 | 17 | $6,033,379 | $3,608,575 | $2,068,928 |
| 2022 | $24,394,755 | $978,961 | $2,306,703 | $1,994,625 | 21 | $2,155,832 | $839,896 | $2,140,709 |
| 2021 | $25,722,497 | $3,223,327 | $2,333,609 | $2,037,256 | 22 | $2,188,881 | $3,082,297 | $2,383,389 |
| 2020 | $24,832,779 | $2,523,571 | $2,450,108 | $2,193,475 | 19 | — | $2,391,439 | $2,076,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.5M 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 says its grants are intended to support projects that offer opportunities for an enriched life to a substantial number of people or help community members develop skills and knowledge or accomplish positive social goals. Its 2025 grants included financial assistance and scholarships for schools, support for community TAG Center infrastructure, equipment and membership subsidies, library materials, aviation education, and natural-resource-related work.
Among the 2025 recipients, Moraine Park Foundation says it helps make education affordable through scholarships, provides emergency financial assistance to support student retention, and supports academic programs. EAA Aviation Foundation says it supports the Experimental Aircraft Association. Wings Over Wisconsin says it is dedicated to natural-resource restoration, preservation, and education with youth and community involvement. Mayville Limestone School Museum says it preserves Mayville-area history through public exhibits.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1,561,991. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $500,000 to St Johns Church for financial assistance for its Investing in Children Building Project; $469,000 to Mayville Public Schools for scholarships; and $138,935 to the City of Mayville for TAG Center infrastructure and equipment. Other notable awards included $120,000 to St Johns School for technology, maintenance, equipment, curriculum, and scholarships; $55,000 to St Mary School for similar purposes; and $30,000 to the Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library for additional library materials.
The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It has no application form; requests should be made in writing and specify the grant purpose in detail. The request should include a narrative proposal describing the project plan, activities, objectives, and plans for continuing the project after foundation support ends; an itemized budget showing total project cost, the amount requested, and the sources, amounts, and nature of applicant and other support; a list of other grant-making agencies approached; proof of federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3), with the organization classified under section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2); and a list of governing-board members. Grants are limited to qualifying distributees and clearly defined organizational or cause-based objectives. The foundation does not make grants to individuals or political organizations, or for political purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcia Krieser as president and executive director; Joann Bachhuber as vice president and director; Brett Helmbrecht as treasurer and director; and John St Peter as secretary and director. It also lists Leo Fisher, Glen Helmbrecht, Carl Bachhuber, and George Olson as directors.
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc is led by Marcia K. Krieser, President Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia K. Krieser
President Executive Director
Director → Vice President Director, 2022
Vice President Director → President Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $67K (2025)
Brett E. Helmbrecht
Treasurer Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Carl N. Bachhuber
Director
Assistant Secretary & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2025)
George F. Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Glen V. Helmbrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2025)
John A. St Peter
Secretary Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Leo R. Fisher
Director
Vice President, Assistant Treasurer & Director → Vice President Director, 2021
Vice President Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Joann Bachhuber
Vice President Director
President & Executive Director → President Executive Director, 2021
President Executive Director → Vice President Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $53K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William E. Steinbach (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Marcia Krieser (President Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc
How much does Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc give each year?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 18 grants.
What is Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $86,777, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc give grants?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber 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 Mayville, WI (16 grants).
Does Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Johns Church ($525,000 across 2 grants), Mayville Public Schools ($469,000) and City of Mayville ($191,304 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc reported $24.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (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 Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says its grants are intended to support projects that offer opportunities for an enriched life to a substantial number of people or help community members develop skills and knowledge or accomplish positive social goals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1415821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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