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Krause Family Pediatric Cancer Angel Fund

MCHS Hospitals Inc

Funding Amount

Minimum $50,000 endowment (with $50,000 match challenge from Krause family)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
One-time opportunity
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

  • Families with children being treated for cancer at Marshfield Clinic
  • Those struggling financially due to cancer diagnosis
  • Program Description: The fund was established to help families financially struggling due to their child's cancer diagnosis.
  • It provides assistance for non-medical expenses including:

Overview

Krause Family Pediatric Cancer Angel Fund

Funder: Werner and Sue Krause (founders); Marshfield Clinic

Focus Areas:

  • Pediatric cancer care

  • Financial assistance for families

  • Non-medical expenses during cancer treatment
  • Eligibility:

  • Families with children being treated for cancer at Marshfield Clinic

  • Those struggling financially due to cancer diagnosis
  • Program Description: The fund was established to help families financially struggling due to their child's cancer diagnosis. It provides assistance for non-medical expenses including:

  • Lodging

  • Groceries

  • Transportation

  • Meals

  • Other costs families incur during treatment
  • Fund Status (as of 2013):

  • Initial contribution: $25,000 from Krause family

  • Matching funds raised: $25,000 in donations

  • Total: $75,000+

  • Additional endowment challenge: $50,000 from Krause family for matching donations
  • Contact:

  • Teri Wilczek, Chief Development Officer

  • Marshfield Clinic

  • 1-800-782-8581
  • What MCHS Hospitals Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    2
    Total given
    $884K
    Median grant
    $442K
    Range
    $134K–$750K
    • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Beaver Dam, WI; Ladysmith, WI.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerhardship

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