The Elmwood Foundation Inc
The Elmwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $749,166, primarily to organizations in Wisconsin.
The Elmwood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Elmwood Foundation Inc gave $749K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $749,166
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,431
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,833
- Total assets
- $14,700,031
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Elmwood Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: C Daniel Gelatt Co Janet Bahr
Mailing address: 230 Front Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 782-1148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elmwood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse ($330K). Together the top 10 received $734K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 71 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 2% to recipients in Minnesota. The foundation’s stated award restriction is the geographic area defined in its articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Elmwood Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $749K (2025) to $933K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $749K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse La Crosse, WI | General Operations | $330,000 |
| Viterbo College Inc La Crosse, WI | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Family and Childrens Center La Crosse, WI | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way Onalaska, WI | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter Inc Tomah, WI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| La Crosse Promise Inc La Crosse, WI | General Operations | $16,666 |
| College Possible St. Paul, MN | National Program | $15,000 |
| La Crosse Symphony Orchestra La Crosse, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| United Fund for the Arts & Humanities La Crosse, WI | General Operations | $12,500 |
| University of Wisconsin- La Crosse La Crosse, WI | Self-Sufficiency Program | $10,000 |
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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 | $14,700,031 | $872,121 | $824,356 | $749,166 | 12 | $752,561 | $804,774 | $878,615 |
| 2024 | $14,564,620 | $480,408 | $942,926 | $874,166 | 13 | $877,058 | $421,040 | $840,897 |
| 2023 | $15,045,170 | $571,423 | $999,320 | $933,000 | 12 | $935,630 | $512,233 | $823,566 |
| 2022 | $15,498,402 | $809,594 | $1,004,183 | $917,500 | 20 | $920,403 | $742,453 | $924,152 |
| 2021 | $15,695,930 | $1,033,749 | $934,590 | $863,450 | 14 | — | $972,974 | $890,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elmwood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $879K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving youth, families, communities, animals, and the arts. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse describes its work as serving K–12 youth through after-school, summer, and athletic programs. Family and Children’s Center says it provides services to strengthen families and promote individual well-being; Great Rivers United Way describes its mission as uniting people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter says its primary mission is protecting animals from suffering and cruelty.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $749,166. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $330,000, with a median of $15,833. The largest awards were $330,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse and $250,000 to Viterbo College Inc., both for general operations. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to Family and Childrens Center and Great Rivers United Way, and $25,000 to Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter, all for general operations.
The foundation also reported grant totals of $874,166 across 13 grants in 2024 and $933,000 across 12 grants in 2023. Its 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The application form and materials are listed as none specified; the filing gives no deadline. Awards are restricted to the geographic area defined in the foundation’s articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Daniel Gelatt as director, president, treasurer, and secretary; Mark J Chamberlain as director and vice president; and P M Gelatt as director.
The Elmwood Foundation Inc is led by C. Daniel Gelatt, Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Daniel Gelatt
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary
President, Treasurer & Secretary → Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Chamberlain
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
P. M. Gelatt
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Gelatt (2021–2023) — President, Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Elmwood Foundation Inc
How much does The Elmwood Foundation Inc give each year?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc gave $749K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $874K across 13 grants.
What is The Elmwood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,833, and its average grant was $62,431, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elmwood Foundation Inc give grants?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Crosse, WI (9 grants).
Does The Elmwood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Elmwood Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elmwood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse ($330,000), Viterbo College Inc ($250,000) and Family and Childrens Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Elmwood Foundation Inc?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $753K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $879K (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 The Elmwood Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving youth, families, communities, animals, and the arts. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse describes its work as serving K–12 youth through after-school, summer, and athletic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elmwood Foundation Inc?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Elmwood Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Elmwood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6044165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Elmwood Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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