Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Its 2023 filing reports 25 grants totaling $115,900, with most grant dollars going to Wisconsin recipients.
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc gave $116K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. 32% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $115,900
- +43.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- -45.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,636
- +163.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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. This policy appears in a filing marked as the organization’s final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 181 Second Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Phone: (715) 423-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was City of Stevens Point ($100K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 3% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $721. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $450 repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 484% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $116K (2023). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | Goehrke Field | $100,000 |
| Superior Health Foundation Marquette, MI | Fundraiser Sponsorship | $3,750 |
| United Way of South Wood and Adams Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Operations | $2,650 |
| Acacia Foundation of Central Wiscon Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Sheriff's Dept K-9 Program | $2,500 |
| Camp Luwisomo Wild Rose, WI | Fundraising Sponsorship | $1,200 |
| Shermalot Ski Show Team Nekoosa, WI | Operations | $525 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| South Wood County Recreation Center Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Operations | $500 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Community Thanksgiving Dinner | $500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Alzheimer's Research Center Sponsors | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,110 | $127,138 | $115,900 | 25 | $117,400 | $1,401 | $24,260 |
| 2022 | $543,536 | $42,054 | $91,151 | $80,980 | 46 | $82,480 | $33,383 | $33,470 |
| 2021 | $592,633 | $53,990 | $75,023 | $64,935 | 44 | — | $45,402 | $33,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including recreation, youth athletics, community services, health, education, and fundraising.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate that range: South Wood County Recreation Center says it develops and maintains recreational facilities in Wood County, Wisconsin; Plover-Whiting Youth Athletics says it provides recreation and instruction to youth; and Superior Health Foundation says it supports organizations and initiatives across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to improve health and well-being. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $115,900. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $100,000, with a median of $300. The largest grant was $100,000 to the City of Stevens Point for Goehrke Field. Other notable grants included $3,750 to Superior Health Foundation for fundraiser sponsorship, $2,650 to United Way of South Wood and Adams for operations, and $2,500 to Acacia Foundation of Central Wisconsin for the sheriff’s department K-9 program.
Other 2023 grants included $1,200 to Camp LuWiSoMo for fundraising sponsorship, $500 to Necedah Area School District for scholarships, and $500 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research Center sponsors. Camp LuWiSoMo describes its work as providing faith-growing opportunities in a Christ-centered outdoor ministry setting; the University of Wisconsin Foundation says it promotes the welfare and objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2023 filing lists Chad Kane as chairman, Luke Bord as president, Marc Kettleson as vice president, and Joan McCarville as secretary/treasurer.
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Luke Bord, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Luke Bord
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chad Kane
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joan McCarville
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marc Kettleson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Bell (2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc gave $116K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $81K across 46 grants.
What is Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $300, and its average grant was $4,636, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wisconsin Rapids, WI (9 grants), Stevens Point, WI (5 grants), Wausau, WI (3 grants) and Nekoosa, WI (2 grants).
Does Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (6 grants) and "Fundraising Sponsorship" (5 grants).
Who are Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include City of Stevens Point ($100,000), Superior Health Foundation ($3,750) and United Way of South Wood and Adams ($2,650), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including recreation, youth athletics, community services, health, education, and fundraising. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
How much is Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2732491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Woodtrust Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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