The Boldt Family Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Appleton, WI EIN: 81-2176525

The Boldt Family Fund Inc is a public charity based in Appleton, Wisconsin, formed in 2015. It makes grants to charitable organizations in support of the charitable interests of the Boldt family and the Boldt Company, with stated priorities that include education, healthcare, the environment, and the arts.

Key facts about The Boldt Family Fund Inc

In short: The Boldt Family Fund Inc gave $765K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
81-2176525
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$765,444
Grants made (2024)
43
Average grant
$17,801
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
23% first-time grantees (10 of 43, 2024)
Total assets
$4,059,896
Primary geography
Wisconsin (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.1M

-28.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$765K

-54.7% YoY

Grant Count

43

-12.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-48.4% YoY

Is The Boldt Family Fund Inc open to new grantees?

23%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 10 of 43 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $20K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.

  • 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The fund’s stated mission is to support the charitable interests of the Boldt Family Foundation by providing grants to charitable organizations interested in scientific, health, performing arts, literary, and educational purposes. Its filing also identifies education, healthcare, the environment, and the arts as priorities.

Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Building for Kids describes its mission as inspiring discovery and building resilience through play-based learning and exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities. Ripon College says it prepares students for productive, socially responsible citizenship through a liberal arts and sciences education. Peninsula Music Festival describes its work as presenting performances and promoting music appreciation and education in Door County. Other grantees include Friends of Appleton Library, which says it advocates and raises funds for the public library, and Milwaukee Public Museum, which says it promotes curiosity and preservation of natural and cultural diversity through exhibitions, education, collections, and research.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the fund reported 43 itemized grants totaling $765,444. Grants ranged from $5,077 to $118,910, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $118,910 to The Trout Museum of Art and $60,000 to Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Association, both in Appleton; $52,607 to The Building for Kids in Appleton; and $30,000 to CAP Services–Stevens Point.

Other listed grants included $26,066 to Ripon College, $26,016 to Marian University, $25,000 each to WMC Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, and Milwaukee Public Museum, $23,033 to Friends of Appleton Library, and $20,000 each to Samaritan and Peninsula Music Festival.

The fund’s filing describes grants to public charities, some through a competitive process. Recipients are expected to follow the terms and conditions in their grant application and grant agreement, including submitting progress or final reports when deemed appropriate by the relevant grantmaking committee. Eligibility for future funding is contingent on meeting those terms and conditions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. California, Minnesota, and Michigan each received 2%, and Illinois received 1%. Examples of out-of-state recipients include United Way of the Bay Area in San Francisco, which received $13,000; the organization describes its work as addressing poverty and supporting pathways to prosperity.

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.

Cities

AppletonMilwaukeeMenashaMadisonNeenahChicagoSan FranciscoStevens PointAuroraCloquetMarshfieldOklahoma CitySacramentoHancockPlymouthRiponSturgeon BayNorthfieldSpring GreenMoore

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M36 grants2019 33 grants2020 70 grants2021* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)39 grants2022 49 grants2023 43 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $765K (2024) to $3.9M (2019). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $765K.

*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Trout Museum of Art: $119KThe Trout Museum of Art$119KFox Valley Symphony Orchestra Association: $60KFox Valley Symphony OrchestraAssociation$60KThe Building for Kids: $53KThe Building for Kids$53KCap Services-Stevens Point: $30KCap Services-Stevens Point$30KRipon College: $26KRipon College$26KMarian University: $26KMarian University$26KWMC Foundation: $25KWMC Foundation$25KChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc: $25KChildren's Hospital ofWisconsin Foundation Inc$25KMilwaukee Public Museum: $25KMilwaukee Public Museum$25KFriends of Appleton Library Incorporated: $23KFriends of Appleton LibraryIncorporated$23K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Trout Museum of Art ($119K). Together the top 10 received $412K.

Grant Size Distribution

234 grants across all recorded years

198<$50K14$50–100K16$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 234 (85%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Trout Museum of Art Appleton, WIArts, Culture & Humanities$118,910
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Association Appleton, WIArts, Culture & Humanities$60,000
The Building for Kids Appleton, WIYouth Development$52,607
Cap Services-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WICommunity Improvement & Capacity Building$30,000
Ripon College Ripon, WIEducation$26,066
Marian University Fond Du Lac, WIEducation$26,016
WMC Foundation Madison, WIPublic Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief$25,000
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WIHealth Care$25,000
Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WIArts, Culture & Humanities$25,000
Friends of Appleton Library Incorporated Appleton, WIEducation$23,033

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant total
2024 $4,059,896 $568,460 $943,856 $765,444
2023 $5,652,508 $4,695,943 $1,882,919 $1,689,547
2022 $3,023,960 $2,916,241 $2,814,223 $2,722,500
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019 2020 2021* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)2022 2023 2024

*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,059,896$5,652,508$3,023,960
Revenue$568,460$4,695,943$2,916,241
Expenses$943,856$1,882,919$2,814,223
Net Investment Income$46,460$20,050$13,728

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Thomas J Boldt as board chair; Pat Boldt as vice chair; Kenneth C Stolzman as director; and Jeffry D Knezel as treasurer. Walter S Rugland is listed as secretary through March 2024, and Beth Flaherty as secretary as of October 2024.

The Boldt Family Fund Inc is led by Thomas J. Boldt, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Thomas J. Boldt

    Board Chair

    Vice President → President, 2020

    President → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth C. Stolzman

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffry D. Knezel

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pat Boldt

    Vice Chair

    Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beth Flaherty

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Walter S. Rugland (2019–2024) — Secretary · Filing note: Deceased
  • Former: Oscar C. Boldt (2019–2020) — Past President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 830-1290

Frequently asked questions about The Boldt Family Fund Inc

How much does The Boldt Family Fund Inc give each year?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc gave $765K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 49 grants.

What is The Boldt Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,801, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boldt Family Fund Inc that year got $12K on average.

Where does The Boldt Family Fund Inc give grants?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (12 grants), Milwaukee, WI (5 grants), Menasha, WI (3 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).

Does The Boldt Family Fund Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The Boldt Family Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts, Culture & Humanities" (14 grants), "Education" (6 grants) and "Community Improvement & Capacity Building" (4 grants).

Who are The Boldt Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Trout Museum of Art ($118,910), Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Association ($60,000) and The Building for Kids ($52,607), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Boldt Family Fund Inc?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $568K.

What does The Boldt Family Fund Inc fund?

The fund’s stated mission is to support the charitable interests of the Boldt Family Foundation by providing grants to charitable organizations interested in scientific, health, performing arts, literary, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Boldt Family Fund Inc?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is The Boldt Family Fund Inc's EIN?

The Boldt Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2176525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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