Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-1619399

Foundation Overview

Based in Wausau, WI, Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation has awarded 197 grants totaling $210,450 to organizations in Wisconsin, New York and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $3,500, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$210,450
Total Assets
$609,405
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Growth
+14% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%

4 of 22 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

73% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Wausau (87%), Boulder Junction (7%), Weston (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+51%

Strong 51% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Red Cross $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Caffe Lena Inc $1,600 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Underwriting Of Four Sober Salons 2024
Camp Manitowish Ymca Inc $750 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2024
Caroga Arts Collective Inc $1,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2024
Center For The Visual Arts $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Family Life Ministries Inc $2,000 Bath, NY, US Youth Fine Arts Program 2024
Good News Project Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Habitat For Humanity Of Wausau $1,000 Weston, WI, US General Operations 2024
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Marathon County Historical Society $500 Wausau, WI, US Articles And Information Digital Format Preservation Projcet 2024
Performing Arts Foundation Inc $3,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations; Second Century Capital Campaign 2024
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2024
Rochester Curling Club Inc $500 Rochester, NY, US Support Of General Operations In Honor And Memory Of Keith Fredlund And Anne Geisel Fredlund 2024
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $500 Rochester, NY, US Grant For Support Of The Scholarship Fund For The Youth Orchestra 2024
Stable Hands Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
The Hagar House $2,000 Wausau, WI, US Current Building Legacies Capital Campaign 2024
Trinity Episcopal Church $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2024
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Wausau Lyric Choir $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2024
American Red Cross $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $750 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2023
Caroga Arts Collective $1,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2023
Center For The Visual Arts $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Central Wisconsin Indigenous Peoples Day Committee $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Habitat For Humanity Of Wausau $1,000 Weston, WI, US General Operations 2023
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marathon County Historical Society $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Performing Arts Foundation Inc $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing $3,000 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2023
Rochester Curling Club Inc $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2023
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $500 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2023
Stable Hands Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $1,000 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2023
Trinity Episcopal Church $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2023
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Wausau Lyric Choir $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $3,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
Workplace Volunteer Council $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2023
American Red Cross $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $750 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2022
Caroga Arts Collective $2,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2022
Center For The Visual Arts $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Good News Project Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Wausau $1,000 Weston, WI, US General Operations 2022
Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc $1,800 Watertown, WI, US General Operations 2022
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Marathon County Historical Society $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Performing Arts Foundation Inc $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing $3,000 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2022
Rochester Curling Club Inc $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2022
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $500 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2022
Stable Hands Inc $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $1,000 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2022
Trinity Episcopal Church $750 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2022
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wausau Lyric Choir $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wausau & Marathon County Parks & Recreation Foundation $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Workplace Volunteer Council $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
American Red Cross $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $750 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2022
Caroga Arts Collective $2,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2022
Center For The Visual Arts $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Good News Project Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Wausau $1,000 Weston, WI, US General Operations 2022
Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc $1,800 Watertown, WI, US General Operations 2022
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Marathon County Historical Society $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Performing Arts Foundation Inc $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing $3,000 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2022
Rochester Curling Club Inc $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2022
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $500 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2022
Stable Hands Inc $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $1,000 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2022
Trinity Episcopal Church $750 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2022
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wausau Lyric Choir $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wausau & Marathon County Parks & Recreation Foundation $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
Workplace Volunteer Council $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2022
American Red Cross $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $750 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2021
Caroga Arts Collective $2,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2021
Center For The Visual Arts $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Good News Project $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Marathon County Historical Society $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
North Urbana Chapel (bethesda House) $1,500 Hammondsport, NY, US General Operations 2021
Performing Arts Foundation $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Rochester Curling Club $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2021
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $1,250 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2021
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $250 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2021
The Hagar House $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Trinity Episcopal Church $750 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2021
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Wausau Lyric Choir $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $3,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Workplace Volunteer Council $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Patriot K9s Partners Of Wisconsin Inc $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Central Wisconsin Indigenous Peoples Day Committee $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
American Red Cross $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $750 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2021
Caroga Arts Collective $2,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2021
Center For The Visual Arts $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Good News Project $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Marathon County Historical Society $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
North Urbana Chapel (Bethesda House) $1,500 Hammondsport, NY, US General Operations 2021
Performing Arts Foundation $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Rochester Curling Club $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2021
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $1,250 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2021
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $250 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2021
The Hagar House $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Trinity Episcopal Church $750 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2021
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Wausau Lyric Choir $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $3,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Workplace Volunteer Council $250 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Patriot K9s Partners Of Wisconsin Inc $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
Central Wisconsin Indigenous Peoples Day Committee $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2021
American Red Cross $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Boys & Girls Club Of The Wausau Area $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $1,000 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2020
Caroga Arts Collective $3,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2020
Center For The Visual Arts $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Good News Project $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Habitat For Humanity Of Wausau $1,000 Weston, WI, US General Operations 2020
Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc $1,500 Watertown, WI, US General Operations 2020
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Marathon County Historical Society $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
North Urbana Chapel (bethesda House) $2,000 Hammondsport, NY, US General Operations 2020
Performing Arts Foundation $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Prison Evangelism Inc $500 Houston, TX, US General Operations 2020
Rochester Curling Club $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2020
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $1,500 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2020
Sara's Storybook Garden $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $750 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2020
The Gate Youth Center $500 Hilton, NY, US General Operations 2020
The Hagar House $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Trinity Episcopal Church $1,000 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2020
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Wausau Lyric Choir $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $3,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Workplace Volunteer Council $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2020
Center For The Visual Arts $750 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Marathon County Historical Society $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Performing Arts Foundation $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing $1,000 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2019
Rochester Curling Club $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2019
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $1,000 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2019
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $750 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2019
Trinity Episcopal Church $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2019
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $3,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
American Red Cross $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $1,000 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2019
Caroga Arts Collective $2,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US General Operations 2019
Catholic Charities $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Good News Project $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Habitat For Humanity Of Wausau $1,000 Weston, WI, US General Operations 2019
Kids Voting Usa - Wisconsinmarathon County $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
Wausau Lyric Choir $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2019
American Red Cross $1,500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $500 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2017
Catholic Charities $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Marathon County Historical Society $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Performing Arts Foundation $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Rochester Curling Club $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2017
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $1,000 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2017
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $1,500 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2017
The Gate Youth Center $2,000 Hilton, NY, US General Operations 2017
The Grand Theatre $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Trinity Episcopal Church $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2017
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau $3,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2017
Caroga Arts Collective $2,000 Caroga Lake, NY, US Gen 2017
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra $1,500 Rochester, NY, US Youth Orchestra 2016
Performing Arts Foundation $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016
The Grand Theatre $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016
Woodson Ymca Foundation Of Wausau - Camp Sturtevant $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016
Camp Manito-wish Ymca $500 Boulder Junction, WI, US General Operations 2016
Marathon County Historical Society $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $1,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016
The Gate Youth Center $3,000 Hilton, NY, US General Operations 2016
The Episcopal Church Of St John The Baptist $500 Wausau, WI, US Youth Program 2016
Trinity Episcopal Church $500 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2016
Catholic Charities $500 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016
Rochester Curling Club $1,000 Rochester, NY, US General Operations 2016
American Red Cross $2,000 Wausau, WI, US General Operations 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 39-1619399
Website N/A
Address 500 N 1ST ST STE 8000 Wausau, WI 54403-4871

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Victor & Helen Geisel Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Secretary/treasurer/dir Lon E Roberts
Vice President/dir John Fredlund
President/dir Vicky Feathers
Secretary/treasurer/dir Matt Rowe

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.