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Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation: 91 grants to organizations, $2.8 million (tax year ended December 2025)

Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation, a private foundation in Wausau, WI, paid 91 grants to organizations totaling $2,802,369 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 2, 2026. The largest was $333,000 to County of Marathon in Wausau, WI for marathon county regional forensic science center.

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EIN
391937735
Based in
Wausau, WI
Assets
$76,059,665
Grants paid
$2,802,369
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed September 2, 2026, IRS object ID 202612459349100416. It reported $2,802,369 in grants paid; 91 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
County of MarathonWausau, WIMarathon county regional forensic science center$333,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin Dba Children's Hospital of WisconsWausau, WIChildren's wisconsin wausau family resource center--parent aid program$100,000apps.irs.gov
Good News Project IncWausau, WIGood news project revised capital campaign 2023International, foreign affairs and national security$100,000apps.irs.gov
Homme Home of Wittenberg Dba Forest Park VillageWausau, WIMoving up - phase i$100,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Historical SocietyWausau, WITelling our stories: the next 50 yearsArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert W Monk Gardens Inc Aka Monk Botanical GardensWausau, WIVisitor and education center phase i$100,000apps.irs.gov
Rogers Behavioral Health FoundationOconomowoc, WIMission possible: rogers in wausau$100,000apps.irs.gov
Bridge Street MissionWausau, WIEmergency shelter build outReligion-related$84,000apps.irs.gov
Childcaring IncMosinee, WIGood start grants$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Neighbors' Place IncWausau, WIEmergency food and basic needs grant$75,000apps.irs.gov
Bridge Street MissionWausau, WIBridge street mission on track capital campaign outreach center build outReligion-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Bridge Street MissionWausau, WIBridge street mission on track capital campaign outreach center build outReligion-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Central Wisconsin Children's TheatreWausau, WIRoof replacement for central wisconsin children's theatre$50,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin Dba Children's Hospital of WisconsWausau, WIChildren's service society of wisconsin - child advocacy center (wausau)$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of North Central WisconsinWausau, WICommunity arts grants 2025/26Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Healthfirst NetworkWausau, WIHealthfirst network mental health providerHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Samoset Council Boy Scouts of AmericaWeston, WIBusiness & technology center$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Child CareWausau, WIOperating expenses grantHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau and Marathon County Parks and Recreation FoundationWausau, WIMarathon park splash pad$50,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great LakesAppleton, WIEnsuring access and equity for girl scouts in marathon countyYouth development$41,500apps.irs.gov
First Presbyterian Church WausauWausau, WIFirst presbyterian church, wausau - wausau free clinic$40,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Museum of Contemporary ArtWausau, WIWausau club renovations$37,500apps.irs.gov
Rib Mountain BowmenWausau, WIRib mountain bowmen addition with ada compliant bathrooms and kitchen$35,500apps.irs.gov
Catholic CharitiesLa Crosse, WIJanuary 1, 2026 - december 31, 2026 operational funding$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Neighbors' Place IncWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025 operational funding$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Women's Community IncWausau, WIMarch 1, 2025-december 31, 2025 operational funding$35,000apps.irs.gov
New Beginnings for RefugeesWausau, WINew beginnings for refugees operational supportHuman services$32,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's AssociationMilwaukee, WIJuly 1, 2025- june 30, 2026 - operational funding$30,000apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral WisconsinWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025 operational funding$30,000apps.irs.gov
Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KYJuly 1, 2025 - june 30, 2026 operational fundingHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau AreaWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025 operational fundingYouth development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Casa of Marathon County IncWausau, WIFueling the mission grant casa of marathon county -capacity building: volunteer supervisor positionHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Center for the Visual ArtsWausau, WIOctober 1, 2025 - september 30th, 2026 operational fundingArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc - Northcentral DistrictWausau, WIJuly 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025 operational funding$30,000apps.irs.gov
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumWausau, WIJuly 1, 2025 - june 30, 2026 operational funding$30,000apps.irs.gov
Performing Arts Foundation IncWausau, WIYearly operations - fiscal year july 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025Arts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Hmong American Center IncWausau, WIJan 1, 2025 - dec 31, 2025 operational funding$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Open Door of Marathon County IncWausau, WIOperation costs$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation ArmyWausau, WIOctober 1, 2024 - september 30, 2025 operational funding$30,000apps.irs.gov
Wounded Warriors United of WisGleason, WIWounded warriors united of wisconsin vehicle replacement$30,000apps.irs.gov
Community Partners CampusWausau, WISupport & resources programPublic and societal benefit$25,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Historical SocietyWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025 operational fundingArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau and Marathon County Parks and Recreation FoundationWausau, WICity of wausau skate park construction$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wisconsin Judicare Inc Dba Judicare Legal AidWausau, WIJudicare mediation services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Opportunity Development Centers IncWisconsin Rapids, WIAdaptive recreation program for individuals with disabilities, older adults and community membersEmployment$22,500apps.irs.gov
Faith in Action of Marathon CountyWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025 operational fundingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Social ServicesWausau, WIFamily keys$20,000apps.irs.gov
Nami NorthwoodsWausau, WIJuly 2, 2025 - june 30, 2026 operational fundingMental health and crisis intervention$20,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Marathon CountyWausau, WIUnited way mobile marketPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Neighbors' Place IncWausau, WIShare your holidays$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation ArmyWausau, WIShare your holidays 2025$15,000apps.irs.gov
Cfoncw Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation Feeding Children FundWausau, WIJuly 2024 to june 2025 operational funding$14,100apps.irs.gov
Wausau EventsWausau, WIWings over wausau 2025Recreation and sports$12,000apps.irs.gov
Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KYWeekend meals for elementary school age children, kindergarten through 6th grade in greater wausau area schools.Human services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Christmas in July CharityRothschild, WIChildren's physical rehabilitation/therapy gym revitalization projectHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Center of HopeMosinee, WIPurchase foodRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Food Pantry of MerrillMerrill, WIPurchase food$10,000apps.irs.gov
First Presbyterian Food PantryWausau, WIPurchase food$10,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of WausauWeston, WIRock the block 2025$10,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon Cty School Based Counseling(fund at Community Foundation of NorthWeston, WIMarathon county school based counseling consoritum$10,000apps.irs.gov
Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIMarathon county menstrual supplies implementation projectEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mosaic of North Central Wisconsin IncWausau, WIMosaic operational and program fundingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
New Beginnings for RefugeesWausau, WINew beginnings for refugees, inc. strategic planHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Village of SpencerSpencer, WIEveryone can play$10,000apps.irs.gov
Vivent HealthMilwaukee, WIHiv and overdose prevention in and around wausauDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Shared Blessings IncWausau, WITrail blazersHuman services$9,769apps.irs.gov
A Walk in Their ShoesEdgar, WIThe melody of america speaker programs$9,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Area Food for HopeRothschild, WIWausau area food for hopeFood, agriculture and nutrition$9,000apps.irs.gov
New Beginnings for RefugeesWausau, WIPurchase food and hygiene productsHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation ArmyWausau, WIPurchase food$7,000apps.irs.gov
Vivent HealthMilwaukee, WIPurchase foodDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$6,500apps.irs.gov
Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KYBlessings in a backpack - wausau & dc everest school districtsHuman services$6,000apps.irs.gov
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin IncWauwatosa, WIEmpowering individuals with down syndrome & their families$6,000apps.irs.gov
Central Wisconsin Educational Theater Alliance (cweta)Wausau, WIShrek 2025/26$5,000apps.irs.gov
Covenant Community Presbyterian ChurchSchofield, WIPurchase food$5,000apps.irs.gov
Girls On the Run of North Central WisconsinWoodruff, WIGirls on the run north central wisconsin spring 2025 programming$5,000apps.irs.gov
Nami NorthwoodsWausau, WIIncreasing nami northwoods' reach through technology upgradesMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
New Life Pet Adoption CenterMarathon City, WINew life pet adoption surrender and medical assistance funding for low income familiesAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Northcentral Technical College FoundationWausau, WIB.a. & esther greenheck foundation scholarship$5,000apps.irs.gov
Progress Athens FoundationAthens, WIFunds will be utilized to purchase from local businesses and farms, the staples that every household member needs and deserve including fresh produce, milk, dairy, meats, hygiene and personal care proPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Hmong American Center IncWausau, WIFunds will be used to obtain food vouchers to provide to hmong and southeastern asian community to go purchase food from local oriental markets.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Area Mobile MealsWausau, WICarrier supplies replacement$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and ServiceWausau, WICentral wisconsin high school leadership program$4,500apps.irs.gov
Wausau School DistrictWausau, WIWausau school district therapy k9 squad car modification$3,950apps.irs.gov
Northcentral Technical College FoundationWausau, WINtc's drug trends & youth prevention conference project$3,750apps.irs.gov
Audio & Braille Enhancement Inc (able)Milwaukee, WIBringing the world to blind and print disabled people in north central wisconsin through audiobooks$2,500apps.irs.gov
Wesley United Methodist ChurchWausau, WIPurchase food$2,000apps.irs.gov
IronbullWausau, WIAed & first aid supplies for trail & adventure races and outdoor eventsRecreation and sports$1,200apps.irs.gov
Community Action Partnership Food Pantry of Christ Community ChurchSchofield, WIPurchase food$1,000apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral WisconsinWausau, WIPurchase food for families, including some perishable items, and assemble them into complete meal bags.$600apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral WisconsinWausau, WIPurchase food for families, including some perishable items, and assemble them into complete meal bags.$500apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed October 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202542809349101104. It reported $2,238,955 in grants paid; 77 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
County of MarathonWausau, WIMarathon county regional forensic science center$334,000apps.irs.gov
Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIMcw-central wi student travel and housing supportEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin Dba Children's Hospital of WisconsWausau, WIStart right: developing safe, healthy, school-ready children in marathon county (sr)$100,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Historical SocietyWausau, WITelling our stories: the next 50 yearsArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert W Monk Gardens Inc Aka Monk Botanical GardensWausau, WIVisitor and education center phase i$100,000apps.irs.gov
Saint Vincent Depaul Cabrini ConferenceWausau, WISt vincent de paul parking lot capital expense$100,000apps.irs.gov
Childcaring IncMosinee, WIGood start grants$75,000apps.irs.gov
City of Wausau Fire DepartmentWausau, WIWausau fire department mechanical cpr devices$55,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin Dba Children's Hospital of WisconsWausau, WIChildren's wisconsin child advocacy center (cac) serving marathon county$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of North Central WisconsinWausau, WICommunity arts grants 2024/25Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Village of SpencerSpencer, WIVillage of spencer stage project$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Child CareWausau, WIOperating expensesHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great LakesAppleton, WIEnsuring access and equity for girl scouts in marathon countyYouth development$41,500apps.irs.gov
First Presbyterian Church WausauWausau, WIFirst presbyterian church - wausau free clinic 2024 needs grant$40,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of WausauWeston, WIStrategic planning and rock the block$40,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Museum of Contemporary ArtWausau, WIWausau club renovations$37,500apps.irs.gov
Catholic CharitiesLa Crosse, WIJanuary 1, 2025 - december 31, 2025$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Neighbors' Place IncWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Women's Community IncWausau, WIMarch 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024$35,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's AssociationMilwaukee, WIJuly 1, 2024- june 30, 2025$30,000apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral WisconsinWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024$30,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau AreaWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024Youth development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Casa of Marathon County IncWausau, WICasa of marathon county (court appointed special advocates) expansionHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Center for the Visual ArtsWausau, WIOctober 1st 2024 - september 30th 2025Arts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc - Northcentral DistrictWausau, WIJuly 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024$30,000apps.irs.gov
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumWausau, WIJuly 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025$30,000apps.irs.gov
Performing Arts Foundation IncWausau, WIJuly 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024Arts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Hmong American Center IncWausau, WIJan 1, 2024 - dec 31, 2024$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation ArmyWausau, WIOctober 1, 2023 - september 2024$30,000apps.irs.gov
Gigi's Playhouse WausauWeston, WIPlayhouse staffing support$29,809apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of North Central Wi Wausau Elks Lodge #248 FundWausau, WIWausau elks lodge #248centennial building rehab$25,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Historical SocietyWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2024-december 31, 2024Arts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Faith in Action of Marathon CountyWausau, WIJanuary 1, 2024 - december 31, 2024Human services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Social ServicesWausau, WIFamily keys$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mosaic of North Central Wisconsin IncWausau, WIOperating funding for mosaic programs & offeringsHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Nami NorthwoodsWausau, WIJuly 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025Mental health and crisis intervention$20,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Kayak & Canoe CorporationWausau, WIWhitewater park repairs and updates for freestyle kayak national and world eventsRecreation and sports$18,500apps.irs.gov
Spencer Kids GroupSpencer, WISpencer kids group roof grantCrime and legal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Neighbors' Place IncWausau, WIShare your holidays$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation ArmyWausau, WIShare your holidays 2024$15,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Curling ClubWausau, WIVideo streaming-wausau curling clubRecreation and sports$15,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau EventsWausau, WIWings over wausauRecreation and sports$12,000apps.irs.gov
Cfoncw Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation Feeding Children FundWausau, WIJuly 2024 to june 2025$10,000apps.irs.gov
Childrens Imaginarium IncWausau, WIPassport to play & learning: a project to supplement inflationary costs for fieldtripsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Christmas in July CharityRothschild, WITen year "serv-aversary"Health care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of North Central WisconsinWausau, WIYouth philanthropy leadership programPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning AcademyWausau, WIEeajag$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ramp Up Marathon County Sponsored By Habitat for HumanityadrcSchofield, WIRamp up marathon county$10,000apps.irs.gov
South Area Fire and Emergency Response (safer) DistrictWausau, WIProject safer airway$10,000apps.irs.gov
Vivent HealthMilwaukee, WIHiv & overdose prevention in and around wausauDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Open Door of Marathon County IncWausau, WIOperating expenses$9,500apps.irs.gov
Wausau River DistrictWausau, WIWausau pride - creation of a year-round non-profitCommunity improvement and capacity building$9,500apps.irs.gov
Center for the Visual ArtsWausau, WICva gift shop revampArts, culture and humanities$9,000apps.irs.gov
School District of EdgarEdgar, WIOvercoming obstacles to inspire success$9,000apps.irs.gov
Wausau Area Food for HopeRothschild, WIWausau area food for hopeFood, agriculture and nutrition$9,000apps.irs.gov
Make-A-Wish WisconsinWauwatosa, WIB.a. & esther greenheck foundation wishes come true project$8,000apps.irs.gov
Vip Promgranite Houseleader Central IncMosinee, WIVip prom - wausau$6,800apps.irs.gov
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin IncWauwatosa, WIExpansion of daily living skills education for people with down syndrome & other disabilities$5,000apps.irs.gov
McDevco IncWausau, WIOperations support for loan programsCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Northcentral Technical College FoundationWausau, WIB.a. & esther greenheck foundation scholarship$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wisconsin Volunteer Coordinators AssociationAshland, WI53rd annual wvca conference: leadership & management for volunteer programsEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kids Voting Marathon CountyWausau, WIKids voting - marathon county$4,500apps.irs.gov
Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and ServiceWausau, WICentral wisconsin high school leadership program$4,500apps.irs.gov
Wausau School DistrictWausau, WITransforming communication in our school district$4,350apps.irs.gov
Wisdom Inc Dba Naomi Inc (naomi Is Our Fiscal Agent for the Wausau JuneteenWausau, WIAnnual wausau juneteenth celebration$4,206apps.irs.gov
Girls On the Run of North Central WisconsinWoodruff, WIGirls on the run spring 2024$4,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Marathon CountyWausau, WICommunity closet improvementPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
DC Everest Evergreen Pto IncRothschild, WIInchy's bookworm vending machineEducation$3,750apps.irs.gov
Asset BuildersMadison, WI2024-25 wausau regional finance and investment challenge bowl$3,500apps.irs.gov
Audio & Braille Enhancement Inc (able)Milwaukee, WIAudiobooks for people in marathon county who are blind or print disabled$3,000apps.irs.gov
Marathon County Sheriff's OfficeWausau, WITraining for bodhi and jackie$3,000apps.irs.gov
Empowered Dream Hunts IncMosinee, WICreating adventures and long lasting memoriesRecreation and sports$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Badger ProjectMadison, WIMarathon county journalsim project$2,500apps.irs.gov
Great Northern Blues SocietyWausau, WIBlues in the schoolsArts, culture and humanities$2,440apps.irs.gov
City of Antigo Fire DepartmentAntigo, WIRuth lee gen2 rescue training manikin$1,600apps.irs.gov
Outloud Inc Marathon County LGBTQ CenterSchofield, WILgbtq+ movie nightsHuman services$1,500apps.irs.gov
Howard Fire FC TopsoccerGreen Bay, WIHoward fire fc topsoccer$500apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Wisconsin$4,995,324
Kentucky$46,000

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