Marathon County Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.1M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Marathon County Historical Society?
Marathon County Historical Society is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc ($769K), Judd S Alexander Foundation ($752K), John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust ($630K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Marathon County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc | $768,675 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Judd S Alexander Foundation | $751,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust | $630,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc | $515,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | $225,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Dudley Foundation Inc | $109,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Walter Alexander Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc | $15,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation | $5,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Paul & Ruth Schultz Fdn Agy | $3,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $857K.
What grants has Marathon County Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc | HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION | $526,000 |
| 2025 | Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $255,000 |
| 2025 | Dudley Foundation Inc | TELLING OUR STORIES - THE NEXT 50 YEARS - 2ND INSTALLMENT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation | ARTICLES AND INFORMATION DIGITAL FORMAT PRESERVATION PROJCET | $500 |
| 2024 | Judd S Alexander Foundation | TELLING OUR STORIES: THE NEXT 50 YEARS CAMPAIGN | $750,000 |
| 2024 | John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $525,000 |
| 2024 | Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $255,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc | HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION | $129,450 |
| 2024 | Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | TELLING OUR STORIES: THE NEXT 50 YEARS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Dudley Foundation Inc | OBSOLETE MEDIA DATA RESCUE CENTER PROJECT; TELLING OUR STORIES: THE NEXT 50 YEARS - 1ST INSTALLMENT | $52,500 |
| 2024 | Walter Alexander Foundation Inc | NEXT 50 YEARS CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | JANUARY 1, 2024-DECEMBER 31, 2024 | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Paul & Ruth Schultz Fdn Agy | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2023 | John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | JANUARY 1, 2023 - DECEMBER 31, 2023 | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc | FAMILY SERVICES AND COUNSELING | $23,425 |
| 2023 | Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Paul & Ruth Schultz Fdn Agy | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2022 | John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation | JANUARY 1, 2022 - DECEMBER 31, 2022 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc | LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS | $24,150 |
| 2022 | Dudley Foundation Inc | THE ROARING 20'S | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Dudley Foundation Inc | TALES BETWEEN TWO DEPOTS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc | HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION | $27,000 |
| 2021 | John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Marathon County Historical Society?
Marathon County Historical Society is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc ($769K), Judd S Alexander Foundation ($752K), John and Alice Forester Charitable Trust ($630K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Marathon County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Marathon County Historical Society's largest funder?
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc is the largest recorded funder of Marathon County Historical Society, with $769K across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Marathon County Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Marathon County Historical Society across 46 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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