The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation was a private foundation based in Neenah, Wisconsin. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation dissolved on December 31, 2022; it therefore appears to have wound down and is not an active grantmaker.
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation gave $23K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $23,305
- -57.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,793
- -60.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (82% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Judson Fowler Trustee
Mailing address: 1440 East Forest Avenue, Neenah, WI 54956
Phone: (920) 725-8890
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St Margaret Mary Catholic Community ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 82% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 11% to Florida, 5% to Illinois, 1% to Michigan, and 1% to Indiana. The filing’s stated geographic restriction was that awards be for eligible uses within the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $60K (2020). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Community Neenah, WI | Religious Purposes | $10,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | Religious Purposes | $2,630 |
| Artis-Naples Naples, FL | Support for the Visual and Performing Arts | $2,500 |
| Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Support for various programs providing medical assistance to those in need | $2,000 |
| Relevant Radio Lincolnshire, IL | Support for Religious Radio Programs | $1,200 |
| Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Neenah, WI | Support for the Arts | $1,000 |
| Communityfest Neenah, WI | Support for the Neenah and Menasha Communities | $1,000 |
| Future Neenah Inc Neenah, WI | Support for civic development, projects, and events in the neenah community | $1,000 |
| Children's Cancer Family Foundation Appleton, WI | Support Patients and Families with Pediatric Cancer | $500 |
| The Compass Green Bay, WI | Religious Support for Incarcerated Individuals | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $8 | $28,678 | $23,305 | 13 | $28,450 | — | $863 |
| 2021 | $28,670 | $16,903 | $57,183 | $55,025 | 12 | $56,100 | $15,820 | $2,845 |
| 2020 | $68,950 | $1,776 | $61,636 | $59,532 | 19 | — | $597 | $5,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $863 for 2022 — 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 filing does not state a separate mission. It identifies charitable, religious, scientific, literacy, and educational uses and purposes within the United States as eligible for awards.
The 2022 grants included support for religious organizations and programs, arts and culture, medical assistance, civic development, community events, and youth programs. Among the grantees, Future Neenah described itself as a civic development group engaged in programs, projects, and events in Neenah. Youth Go described its work as providing a drop-in center where young people can develop responsibilities and encounter positive role models. Guest House described its work as providing information, education, treatment, and care to support recovery for Catholic clergy, religious, and seminarians with specified addictions.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $23,305. The median grant was $1,000; individual grants ranged from $150 to $10,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to St Margaret Mary Catholic Community for religious purposes, $2,630 to the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay for religious purposes, $2,500 to Artis-Naples for the visual and performing arts, and $2,000 to Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital Foundation for medical assistance programs. Other reported awards included $1,000 to Future Neenah for civic development and community projects, $500 to Youth Go for youth programs, and $325 to Guest House for educational programs and counseling for clergy and religious individuals.
The filing’s application instructions are historical, as it is the foundation’s final return. They said requests could take any form but should explain how they fit the foundation’s stated objectives; the filing listed no deadline. It also said the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing identified Judson Fowler, trustee, as the person to contact. These instructions should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Judson E. Fowler and Mary Beth Fowler as trustees.
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Judson E. Fowler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Fowler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation
How much does The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation give each year?
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation gave $23K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $55K across 12 grants.
What is The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,793, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation give grants?
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Neenah, WI (5 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include St Margaret Mary Catholic Community ($10,000), Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc ($2,630) and Artis-Naples ($2,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It identifies charitable, religious, scientific, literacy, and educational uses and purposes within the United States as eligible for awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation?
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $863 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's EIN?
The Jud and Mary Beth Fowler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6691614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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