The Threshold Foundation Inc
The Threshold Foundation inc. Was established to support the threshold incorporated's programs directed to provide services to people with disabilities.
The Threshold Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Threshold Foundation Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,181
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,181
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,181
- Total assets
- $5,711,203
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Threshold Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Threshold Incorporated ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Threshold Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2021) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Threshold Incorporated West Bend, WI | Programs & Services for Individuals with Disabilities | $200,181 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,711,203 | $285,991 | $229,848 | $200,181 | 1 | $257,057 |
| 2023 | $5,252,333 | $322,342 | $212,404 | $183,978 | 1 | $104,562 |
| 2022 | $4,684,964 | $365,822 | $200,460 | $175,523 | 1 | $107,963 |
| 2021 | $5,228,866 | $1,226,899 | $184,549 | $161,294 | 1 | $571,183 |
| 2020 | $4,306,306 | $153,941 | $177,183 | — | — | $126,448 |
| 2019 | $3,933,403 | $201,505 | $171,527 | — | — | $166,485 |
About The Threshold Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Threshold Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in West Bend, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $257K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Threshold Foundation Inc is led by Claire Rolfs, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Rolfs
President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hoffman
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Nowack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Richie
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Garman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Betters
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jeff Miller (2019–2022) — Board President
- Former: John Bloor (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Gretchen Vickney (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gayle Steiner (2019) — Director
- Former: Randall Averill (2019) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Threshold Foundation Inc
How much does The Threshold Foundation Inc give each year?
The Threshold Foundation Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $184K across 1 grant.
How large is The Threshold Foundation Inc?
The Threshold Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $286K.
Where does The Threshold Foundation Inc operate?
The Threshold Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is The Threshold Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Threshold Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1525008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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