The Wahlin Foundation Inc
The Wahlin Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, established in 1999. The foundation was created by Don and Carol Wahlin, founders of Stoughton Trailers LLC, a manufacturing company specializing in semi-trailers and intermodal transportation equipment. The foundation operates with a mission to support charitable initiatives in communities where Stoughton Trailers maintains manufacturing operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$357K
-11.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
+27.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-30.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's broad purpose is to support the charitable needs in the general areas where the manufacturing plants of Stoughton Trailers LLC are located. Additional grants may be made to projects or programs selected by the Wahlin Family.
The foundation's stated goal is to enrich lives and provide opportunity in its community. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Scholarships and education
- Clinic operations and healthcare
- Refugee assistance
- Programming and staffing support
- Community initiatives and special events
- Human services and poverty alleviation
- Nonprofit support
Grantmaking
The foundation made 18 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds communities in Wisconsin where Stoughton Trailers operates manufacturing plants, including Stoughton, Evansville, and Brodhead. The foundation also supports initiatives in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $6,011,731
- Total revenues: $1,107,678
- Total expenses: $473,553
- Number of employees: 1
Historical data (2013):
- Assets: $2,950,685
- Income: $982,750
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Wahlin Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donald D Wahlin - Founder and Chief Executive
Betsy McClimon - Executive Director (contact: betsy@stoughton-trailers.com, 608-873-2582)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH W MCCLIMON | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 20 | $76,906 |
| MARGARET W BLANCHARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 |
| WILLIAM D WAHLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 |
| KATHRYN W SCHIELDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 |
| DANIEL D WAHLIN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 |
| DONALD D WAHLIN | CEO/DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 328 Stoughton, WI 53589
Physical Address: 416 S. Academy St. Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: 608-873-2582
Website: www.wahlinfoundation.org
EIN: 39-1948530
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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