Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
The Women’s Fund for the an individual recipient Region is a public charity based in Appleton, Wisconsin. It supports women and girls in the an individual recipient region through grants, education, advocacy, and strategic initiatives focused on expanding opportunity and addressing barriers.
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc at a glance
In short: Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc gave $211K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Wisconsin. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,982
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,582
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $3,814,817
- +13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 830-1290
Website: https://womensfundfvr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
Ashley Marie Abraham Scholarship
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Athena Award Winners Giving Circle Fund - Tuition Assistance
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
Amount
Up to $1,000 per individual
Deadline
Deadline not published
Helen Spasoff Kratzer Scholarship
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton ($60K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 49 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies its service area as Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and northern Winnebago counties. All grant dollars in the 2024 itemized grant data went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $32K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2022) to $211K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $211K.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton Appleton, WI | Education | $60,248 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin - Fox Valley Appleton, WI | Food, Agriculture & Nutrition | $48,935 |
| Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Appleton, WI | Youth Development | $15,655 |
| Safe Families for Children - Northeast Wisconsin Chapter Appleton, WI | Youth Development | $15,100 |
| Thedacare Family of Foundations Appleton, WI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Womens Business Initiative Corporation Milwaukee, WI | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $12,000 |
| Waking Women Healing Institute Gresham, WI | Human Services | $10,000 |
| World Relief Fox Valley Appleton, WI | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $7,500 |
| Empowered Tutoring Appleton, WI | Education | $7,500 |
| Community Clothes Closet Menasha, WI | Human Services | $7,022 |
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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 | $3,814,817 | $864,814 | $597,994 | $210,982 | 12 | $262,654 |
| 2023 | $3,356,981 | $650,885 | $550,485 | $185,506 | 12 | $111,856 |
| 2022 | $3,052,305 | $492,795 | $405,510 | $111,155 | 8 | $62,456 |
| 2021* | $3,455,805 | $1,327,355 | $561,809 | $146,844 | 10 | $274,335 |
| 2020 | $2,310,401 | $301,535 | $419,724 | $136,300 | 7 | $146 |
| 2019 | $2,443,623 | $427,553 | $378,118 | $130,457 | 8 | $79,043 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to promote the advancement of women and girls in its community and its vision is a community where power and opportunity are not limited by gender. Its grantmaking priorities are continuing education and training, life skills, mentoring and supports, and mental and emotional wellness. Its website says these priorities are intended to advance economic opportunities for women and girls.
Examples of grantees’ work include Empowered Tutoring, whose mission is to provide one-on-one tutoring for students from financially challenged families, and Community Clothes Closet, whose mission is to provide free clothing to people in need while maintaining their dignity. Waking Women Healing Institute describes its work as protecting and supporting Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people through healing and restoring traditional matriarchal roles and systems of care.
Grantmaking
The organization’s 2024 filing data lists 12 itemized grants totaling $210,982. Those grants ranged from $5,022 to $60,248, with a median of $11,000. Separately, the filing’s program narrative reports that the organization provided 55 grants to 32 organizations in 2024.
Among the 2024 itemized grants, an individual recipient Technical College received $60,248 for education, and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin – an individual recipient received $48,935 for food, agriculture, and nutrition. Other recipients included Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes ($15,655), SAFE Families for Children – Northeast Wisconsin Chapter ($15,100), ThedaCare Family of Foundations ($15,000), and Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation ($12,000).
The website describes an Impact Grant process with a letter of intent followed, for selected applicants, by a full proposal. Its listed 2026 cycle had an application opening date of November 3, 2025, a letter-of-intent deadline of January 16, 2026, and a full-proposal deadline of March 13, 2026; these dates are past. The website states that applications for the 2026 Impact Grant are closed.
The funder also lists scholarship and tuition-assistance programs: the Ashley Marie Abraham Scholarship ($2,000) and Helen Spasoff Kratzer Scholarship ($2,500), both for post-secondary education assistance for high school graduates from the an individual recipient area, and the Athena Award Winners Giving Circle Fund tuition assistance program, which offers up to $1,000 to eligible people affiliated with the Athena Award. The latter is offered in partnership with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and is limited to students at an individual recipient Technical College, UW-Fox Valley, or UW-Oshkosh.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Jansen as president as of July 2024 and Lisa Jermain as president through June 2024 and past president. Michele Nevins is listed as treasurer and secretary. Directors listed are Kim Wetzel, Raisa Ramos, Michelle Dejno, Rebeccca Kellner, Kerry Scherer, Kristy Hesse, and Heather Beresford.
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc is led by Julie Keller, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Keller
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Jermain
President
President-Elect & Director → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Jansen
President-
Director → President-, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wetzel
Director
President & Director → Past President & Director, 2022
Past President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Zimmer
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Paulson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Hartman
Director-
Director → Director-, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Dejno
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebeccca Kellner
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Scherer
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Hesse
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raisa Ramos
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Beresford
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Polly Olson
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Mischler
Director-
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Schumacher
Director -
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Knuth
Director-
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trina Doxtator
Director-
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Nevins
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Carmin Sok (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Vanstraten (2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Barnes (2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Van Straten (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Haas (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Price (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Brown (2021–2022) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Gina Vanden Heuvel (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Irene Strohbeen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Janelle Fuhrmann (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lori Hoersch (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Becky Boulanger (2019) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Beth Bowers (2019) — Director
- Former: Florence Makope (2019) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Marjorie Sutter (2019) — Director
- Former: Sara Micheletti (2019) — Past President & Director
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 Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc
How much does Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc give each year?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc gave $211K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $186K across 12 grants.
What is Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's typical grant size?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $17,582, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc give grants?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (7 grants) and Menasha, WI (2 grants).
Does Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (4 grants).
Who are Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's largest grantees?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton ($60,248), Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin - Fox Valley ($48,935) and Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes ($15,655), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $865K.
What does Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to promote the advancement of women and girls in its community and its vision is a community where power and opportunity are not limited by gender. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check womensfundfvr.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's EIN?
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3096562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/women-s-fund-for-the-fox-valley-region-inc-morg_bf4f8eb03dd443549e5ab7446f1e8e8f
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