Grantmaking public charity · EIN 39-1563654
Black River Falls Area Foundation
Black River Falls, WI
Black River Falls Area Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Black River Falls, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $656K in grants paid across 70 grants, with $6.22M in total assets. Its largest grants went to City of Black River Falls Skyline Golf Course, Jackson County Humane Society and Black River Falls United Methodist Church.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Black River Falls Area Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grant award agreement is signed at distribution. the grant evaluation form is completed and returned to us at the time project is completed (within one year). various trustees and community members belong to these organizations. where the grant was for a physical object, someone looks at it and reports back to the board of directors.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To enhance the quality of life in the black river falls area.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Black River Falls Skyline Golf Course | Black River Falls, WI | Remainder of Bev Millis Donation and Remainder of 2 Small Funds Combined, Pay Off Lawn Mower Loan at Ccu From Bev Millis Donation | $223,265 |
| Jackson County Humane Society | Black River Falls, WI | Directed Dsbursement From Tim & Kay Finch | $100,000 |
| Black River Falls United Methodist Church | Black River Falls, WI | Annual Distribution From Peter & Jone Hoffman Fund, 2025 Foundation Grant Award, Dd From G. Homstad for Dinner Church | $45,000 |
| City of Black River Falls Public Library | Black River Falls, WI | Per Board - $15,000 From Cof for Library Hvac, Annual History Room Contribution | $27,000 |
| Mighty Table | Black River Falls, WI | Dd From Tim & Kay Finch | $19,800 |
| City of Black River Falls | Black River Falls, WI | Laufenberg Concrete $9,500; Green Oasis $9,682.48 | $19,182 |
| Black River Falls School District | Black River Falls, WI | 2024 Eef Grant Awards Disbursement | $10,245 |
| Blair Taylor School District | Blair Taylor, WI | 2025 Foundation Grant Award | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County | Black River Falls, WI | Annual Distribution From Peter and Jone Hoffman Fund | $10,000 |
| Village of Alma Center | Alma Center, WI | For the East Lawn Cemetery for a New Lawn Mower | $10,000 |
| Jc Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers | Black River Falls, WI | 2025 Foundation Grant Award | $8,600 |
| Hixton Volunteer Fire Department | Hixton, WI | 2025 Foundation Grant Award | $6,500 |
| Alma Center Community Fire District (county Line Fire & Rescue) | Alma Center, WI | 2025 Foundation Grant Program Award | $6,300 |
| Jackson County Depart Health & Human Services | Black River Falls, WI | 2025 Foundation Grant Award | $5,500 |
The 14 largest of 70 grants listed on the return. 56 grants to individuals ($91.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Black River Falls Area Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Black River Falls Area Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Black River Falls Area Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $655,566 in grants paid (70 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Black River Falls Area Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to City of Black River Falls Skyline Golf Course (WI), $223K, Jackson County Humane Society (WI), $100K, Black River Falls United Methodist Church (WI), $45K, City of Black River Falls Public Library (WI), $27K and Mighty Table (WI), $19.8K.