The Presto Foundation
The Presto Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eau Claire, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $956K. Net investment income was $410K.
The Presto Foundation at a glance
In short: The Presto Foundation gave $956K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $956K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $955,897
- +9.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $955,897
- +9.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $955,897
- Total assets
- $7,588,641
- -6.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who The Presto Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
How The Presto Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $833K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $956K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $955,897 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,588,641 | $437,727 | $995,022 | $955,897 | 1 | $961,676 | $410,081 | $1,148,401 |
| 2025 | $8,145,493 | $507,256 | $910,626 | $875,467 | 1 | $880,628 | $483,985 | $959,793 |
| 2024 | $8,555,813 | $900,643 | $874,503 | $832,804 | 1 | $837,873 | $933,869 | $878,144 |
| 2023 | $8,528,802 | $755,811 | $971,216 | $935,149 | 1 | $939,733 | $734,538 | $843,990 |
| 2022 | $8,744,611 | $695,080 | $1,025,799 | $986,308 | 1 | $991,353 | $669,946 | $940,735 |
| 2021 | $9,076,868 | $982,794 | $1,072,095 | $1,028,010 | 1 | — | $957,285 | $991,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Presto Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Presto Foundation is led by Ann M. Werner, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ann M. Werner
President
Assistant Se → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Randy F. Lieble
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David J. Peuse
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas J. Frederick (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Jeffery A. Morgan (2021–2025) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Presto Foundation
How much does The Presto Foundation give each year?
The Presto Foundation gave $956K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $875K across 1 grant.
How large is The Presto Foundation?
The Presto Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $962K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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.
Where does The Presto Foundation operate?
The Presto Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is The Presto Foundation's EIN?
The Presto Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6045769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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