Winnebago Industries Foundation
The Winnebago Industries Foundation is a private foundation established in 1972 and based in Forest City, Iowa. It operates as a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with Winnebago Industries, a manufacturing company. The foundation supports a range of causes including education, health, community development, outdoor access, and animal welfare.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42K
-96.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+18.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
-81.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$236K
+530.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation aims to advance preservation and exploration, drive access to nature and the outdoor industry, and support communities to grow inclusive communities. Strategic focus areas include:
- Outdoors and outdoor equity initiatives
- Access to nature and the outdoor industry
- Community development and improvement
- Education
- Health centers and day care centers
- Animals and wildlife
- Sports
- Disaster relief
- Economic development
- Historic preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation supports various grant types including:
Grant Range
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Priority is given to communities where Winnebago Industries operates. The foundation has historically funded in:
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Colorado
- Iowa (particularly Hancock, Winnebago, Polk, and Cerro Gordo counties)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year Ending August 2023):
- Total assets: $1,335,453
- Total revenues: $12,118
- Total expenses: $2,463,739
- Total grants made: Approximately $1,346,850 (64 grants)
Historical Data (Fiscal Year Ending August 2019):
- Total assets: $2,207,229
- Total grants: $94,221
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,225 | $1,335,453 | $3,787,074 |
| Revenue | $1,578,979 | $12,118 | $2,131,719 |
| Expenses | $2,872,207 | $2,463,739 | $1,835,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,868,841 | $2,447,821 | $1,811,535 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,613 | $53,411 | $116,477 |
| Distributable Amount | $35,457 | $126,190 | $171,133 |
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
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stacy Bogart – President, Trustee
- Katherine Friesz – Executive Director, Trustee
- Michael Happe – Trustee
- Bryan Hughes – Trustee
- Don Clark – Trustee
- Steve Heese – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY BOGART | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| MICHAEL HAPPE | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| BRYAN HUGHES | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| KEITH WEIRICH | TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR | 0.4 | — |
| HUW BOWER | TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR | 0.4 | — |
| MARY MINIX | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| CHAD REECE | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| JIL LITTLEJOHN BOSTICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| KUNAL MEHTA | TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR | 0.4 | — |
| JEFF ROTH | TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR | 0.4 | — |
| CASEY TUBMAN | TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR | 0.4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced strategic partnerships and initiatives including:
A national partnership with Habitat for Humanity focused on local support and RV caravanners
Winnebago Industries Foundation announces new national partnership with HabitatA partnership with the National Park Foundation to advance outdoor equity
Winnebago Industries - National Park FoundationSupport for advanced manufacturing in North Iowa
Winnebago Industries Foundation Supports Advanced Manufacturing in NorthA record-breaking community giving campaign
Winnebago Industries Completes Record-Breaking Community Giving CampaignThe foundation operates employee scholarship programs, community grants, volunteerism initiatives, and emergency funds. CommunityGO leaders across Winnebago Industries' business units engage employees in community fundraisers and volunteer activations.
Winnebago Industries - National Park FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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