The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It made 14 grants totaling $140,000 in filing year 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in addiction recovery, food assistance, youth programming, and community support.
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc gave $140K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Wisconsin. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,356,687
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (54% 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 Grammie Jean Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5144 I Ah Maytah Road, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 230-9179
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Dawn Recovery Services Inc ($45K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (54%) and Minnesota (18%). Other listed recipient-state shares were Colorado (7%), Iowa (7%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) 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. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $153K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Dawn Recovery Services Inc Oshkosh, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $45,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers Arvada, CO | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Crossview Lutheran Church Edina, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Backpack & School Pantry Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Oshkosh, WI | Acton Academy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| St Patrick's Parish Hudson, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Vida Appleton, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Reach & Restore Minnetonka, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,356,687 | $169,499 | $144,142 | $140,000 | 14 | $142,084 | $167,441 | $96,711 |
| 2024 | $1,331,330 | $96,212 | $160,944 | $140,000 | 16 | $141,990 | $94,247 | $97,238 |
| 2023 | $1,396,062 | $959,726 | $144,056 | $140,000 | 18 | $141,210 | $863,942 | $88,108 |
| 2022 | $580,392 | $75,845 | $131,879 | $125,000 | 20 | $126,510 | $74,007 | $111,515 |
| 2021 | $636,426 | $73,112 | $129,267 | $125,000 | 19 | $126,165 | $71,398 | $111,846 |
| 2020 | $692,581 | $16,535 | $156,148 | $152,500 | 18 | — | $82,456 | $97,667 |
| 2019 | $832,194 | $75,096 | $143,352 | $140,000 | 17 | — | $73,675 | $106,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K 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 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include assisting men in sustained addiction recovery (New Dawn Recovery Services), fighting child hunger through community and school partnerships (Every Meal), and ending hunger together (Second Harvest Heartland). Big City Mountaineers describes its work as providing nature-based experiences to strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $140,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest listed grant was $45,000 to New Dawn Recovery Services Inc in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for an unrestricted charitable grant. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Big City Mountaineers, Crossview Lutheran Church, Food Bank of Iowa Backpack & School Pantry, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, St Patrick’s Parish, and VIDA.
Other 2025 recipients included Fisher House Foundation, World Central Kitchen, Second Harvest Heartland, and Every Meal, each reported as receiving $5,000. The foundation’s filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald H Johnson as president, Dean D Johnson as vice president, Barry J Johnson as secretary, Lynn G Bleckinger as treasurer, and Mary Johnson as director.
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc is led by Ronald H. Johnson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald H. Johnson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry J. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean D. Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn G. Bleckinger
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Grammie Jean Foundation Inc
How much does The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc give each year?
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc gave $140K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 16 grants.
What is The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc give grants?
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (18%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oshkosh, WI (2 grants).
Does The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Dawn Recovery Services Inc ($45,000), Big City Mountaineers ($10,000) and Crossview Lutheran Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc?
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4474515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Grammie Jean Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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