Tom & Donna Neshek Family
Tom & Donna Neshek Family is a private foundation based in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting health care, education, land conservation, gender equality, services for people with disabilities, and other causes.
Tom & Donna Neshek Family at a glance
In short: Tom & Donna Neshek Family gave $40K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,650
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,965
- +74.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $517,082
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tom & Donna Neshek Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: (262) 723-6006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom & Donna Neshek Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Arms Free Clinic Inc ($11K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (70%), Illinois (18%), and South Carolina (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tom & Donna Neshek Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Arms Free Clinic Inc Elkhorn, WI | To Provide Funds to Support Healthca | $11,150 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Golf, IL | To Provide Funds to Support Educatio | $6,500 |
| Geneva Lakes Conservancy Inc Fontana, WI | To Preserve Sensitve Lands | $5,000 |
| Together Women Rise Greenville, SC | To Empower Women's Lives | $5,000 |
| Kettle Moraine Land Trust Elkhron, WI | To Support Preservation of Nature | $5,000 |
| Vip Services Inc Elkhorn, WI | To Support Individuals with Disabili | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee PBS Milwaukee, WI | To Support Public Broadcasting Syste | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Racine, WI | To Support Public Radio | $1,500 |
| Hope Now Elkhorn, WI | To Provide Emergency Assist for Easd | $1,000 |
| Joe Demay Scholarship Fund Marengo, IL | To Support Higher Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,082 | $86,700 | $39,650 | $39,650 | 10 | $39,650 | $14,957 | $38,579 |
| 2023 | $470,032 | $77,814 | $31,750 | $31,750 | 14 | $31,750 | $12,919 | $30,703 |
| 2022 | $423,968 | $69,786 | $28,350 | $28,350 | 10 | $28,350 | $11,061 | $28,286 |
| 2021 | $382,532 | $76,671 | $35,200 | $35,200 | 15 | $35,200 | $9,958 | $29,310 |
| 2020 | $341,061 | $79,539 | $24,025 | $22,500 | 11 | — | $7,635 | $21,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom & Donna Neshek Family reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations in several fields. Open Arms Free Clinic describes its mission as serving the health and wellness needs of low-income, uninsured Walworth County residents. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies. Together Women Rise says it champions gender equality, and Kettle Moraine Land Trust says it works to preserve and protect the natural heritage of the Southern Kettle Moraine region. VIP Services says it provides work and life skills training for individuals with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $39,650 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,150, with a median of $3,750. Its largest grants were $11,150 to Open Arms Free Clinic, $6,500 to Evans Scholars Foundation, and $5,000 each to Geneva Lakes Conservancy, Together Women Rise, and Kettle Moraine Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tom Neshek, Donna Neshek, Hannah Neshek, Sam Neshek, and Katherine Neshek as trustees.
Tom & Donna Neshek Family's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Neshek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hannah Neshek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Neshek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Neshek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Neshek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tom & Donna Neshek Family
How much does Tom & Donna Neshek Family give each year?
Tom & Donna Neshek Family gave $40K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 14 grants.
What is Tom & Donna Neshek Family's typical grant size?
Tom & Donna Neshek Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $3,965, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tom & Donna Neshek Family give grants?
Tom & Donna Neshek Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and South Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elkhorn, WI (3 grants).
Does Tom & Donna Neshek Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Tom & Donna Neshek Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tom & Donna Neshek Family's largest grantees?
Tom & Donna Neshek Family's largest 2024 grantees include Open Arms Free Clinic Inc ($11,150), Evans Scholars Foundation ($6,500) and Geneva Lakes Conservancy Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom & Donna Neshek Family?
Tom & Donna Neshek Family reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom & Donna Neshek Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in several fields. Open Arms Free Clinic describes its mission as serving the health and wellness needs of low-income, uninsured Walworth County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom & Donna Neshek Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Tom & Donna Neshek Family's EIN?
Tom & Donna Neshek Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7181799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tom & Donna Neshek Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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