The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
The mission of the foundation is: bring community health to life through donor time, talent and treasure.
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bellin Health Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $531K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,655,413
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $531,083
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $93,674
- Total assets
- $17,451,513
- +57.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
Dr. Alan F. and Ruth C. Wentworth Education Fund
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Nurse Joyce Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Robert Fry Employee Assistance Fund
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Bellin Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc ($2.2M). Together the top 5 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 19 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bellin Health Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $539K (2021) to $2.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc Green Bay, WI | Support of Bellin Memorial Hospital, Inc. | $2,206,967 |
| Bellin Psychiatric Center Inc Green Bay, WI | Support of Bellin Psychiatric Center Inc. | $291,648 |
| Bel-Reigional Home Medical Inc Green Bay, WI | Wellness and Fitness Programs | $93,674 |
| Bellin College Inc Green Bay, WI | Scholarships and Golf Outing Sponsorship | $50,139 |
| Oconto Hospital & Medical Center Inc Oconto, WI | Support of Oconto Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. | $12,985 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,451,513 | $9,830,342 | $3,729,525 | $2,655,413 | 5 | $296,896 |
| 2024 | $11,085,703 | $3,669,690 | $3,789,622 | $2,795,190 | 4 | $368,409 |
| 2023 | $10,810,373 | $3,679,671 | $3,078,815 | $2,160,347 | 3 | $217,176 |
| 2022 | $9,687,504 | $2,718,994 | $3,333,103 | $2,404,076 | 4 | $159,492 |
| 2021 | $10,700,523 | $6,043,049 | $1,453,302 | $538,803 | 3 | $513,164 |
| 2020 | $5,968,440 | $1,249,446 | $1,572,736 | $713,410 | 2 | $141,430 |
| 2019 | $6,483,955 | $1,801,523 | $1,357,843 | $813,420 | 2 | $157,584 |
About The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Green Bay, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $297K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc is led by Scott Rathgaber MD, Bghs CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Rathgaber MD
Bghs CEO
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Vandervest
Foundation President & Director
Foundation Vice President → Foundation President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Vangheem
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ledvina
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Charles
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michong Powers
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Douville
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Schachtner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Woleske
Board Member & Bellin Executive Vice President
Board Member → Board Member & Bellin Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Honish
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kasper
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Northway
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Little
Former Bmh CFO
Bmh CFO → Former Bmh CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Burmeister MD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ceelen
Bghs CFO
Bmh CFO → Bghs CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Dworak
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Riley Smyth MD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Nan Bush (2019–2024) — President & Director
- Former: Paul Casey MD (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Wentworth (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Bongiorno DO (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Hudson MD (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gerald Oetzel (2023) — Bmh CFO
- Former: Chris Woleske (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven J. Maricque (2019–2021) — Foundation President
- Former: Frederick Schmidt Esq. (2019) — Secretary
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 The Bellin Health Foundation Inc
How much does The Bellin Health Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 4 grants.
What is The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $93,674, and its average grant was $531,083, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bellin Health Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (4 grants).
Does The Bellin Health Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc ($2,206,967), Bellin Psychiatric Center Inc ($291,648) and Bel-Reigional Home Medical Inc ($93,674), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bellin Health Foundation Inc?
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
What is The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bellin Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1809171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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