Lunda Charitable Fund Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-0836946

Foundation Overview

Based in Black River Falls, WI, Lunda Charitable Fund Inc has awarded 196 grants totaling $13,396,325 to organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois. Individual grants range from $300 to $2,200,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$13,396,325
Total Assets
$78,035,135
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$4,595
% Median Grant Decline
-8% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

8 of 48 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

99% 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 Black River Falls (60%), Melrose (17%), Alma Center (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-51%

Declining funding trend with 51% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (82%). 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 Lunda Charitable Fund Inc'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
School District Of Black River Falls $69,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Swim Team 2023
Melrose-mindoro School District $21,500 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2023
City Of Black River Falls $377,395 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations, Festival In The Park 2023
Melrose Fire Department $6,200 Melrose, WI, US Equipment 2023
Lincoln Jrsr High School $2,500 Alma Center, WI, US General Operations 2023
Jackson County Public Health $2,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Aptiv $10,000 Lacrosse, WI, US General Operations 2023
Riverbend Party Animals $900 Melrose, WI, US General Operations 2023
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Melrose-mindoro Youth Ball $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Enhance Practice Facility 2023
Lunda Community Center Inc $1,000,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Karner Blue Garden Club $4,990 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations - Labor 2023
Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Inc $8,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Building And Newsletter 2023
Jackson County Historical Society $2,442 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Jackson County Hce $2,100 Black River Falls, WI, US Bookworm Program 2023
Jackson County Fair $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Sponsorship 2023
Friends Of The Black River Falls Library $975 Black River Falls, WI, US Adult Literacy Program 2023
Children's Wisconsin $5,879 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Memorial Hospital $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Inc $300 Black River Falls, WI, US Annual Ice Show 2023
Black River Falls Athletic Boosters Inc $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Area Community Band Inc $1,500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2023
Wazee Riders Horse Club $2,879 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
School District Of Black River Falls $69,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Swim Team 2023
Melrose-mindoro School District $21,500 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2023
City Of Black River Falls $377,395 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations, Festival In The Park 2023
Melrose Fire Department $6,200 Melrose, WI, US Equipment 2023
Lincoln Jrsr High School $2,500 Alma Center, WI, US General Operations 2023
Jackson County Public Health $2,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Aptiv $10,000 Lacrosse, WI, US General Operations 2023
Riverbend Party Animals $900 Melrose, WI, US General Operations 2023
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Melrose-mindoro Youth Ball $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Enhance Practice Facility 2023
Lunda Community Center Inc $1,000,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Karner Blue Garden Club $4,990 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations - Labor 2023
Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Inc $8,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Building And Newsletter 2023
Jackson County Historical Society $2,442 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Jackson County Hce $2,100 Black River Falls, WI, US Bookworm Program 2023
Jackson County Fair $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Sponsorship 2023
Friends Of The Black River Falls Library $975 Black River Falls, WI, US Adult Literacy Program 2023
Children's Wisconsin $5,879 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Memorial Hospital $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Inc $300 Black River Falls, WI, US Annual Ice Show 2023
Black River Falls Athletic Boosters Inc $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Area Community Band Inc $1,500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2023
Wazee Riders Horse Club $2,879 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2023
Black River Area Community Band Inc $1,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Trailer Reconditioning 2022
Black River Falls Athletic Boosters Inc $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Inc $300 Black River Falls, WI, US Annual Ice Show 2022
Black River Falls United Methodist Church $1,649 Black River Falls, WI, US Repair Of The Stained Glass Window 2022
Bolton Refuge House $8,000 Eau Claire, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys & Girls Club $55,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
City Of Black River Falls $11,000 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations, Festival In The Park 2022
Friends Of The Black River Falls Library $800 Black River Falls, WI, US Adult Literacy Program 2022
Hatfield Fire & Rescue $10,000 Hatfield, WI, US Personal Protective Equipment 2022
Jackson County Fair $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Sponsorship 2022
Jackson County Hce $1,500 Alma Center, WI, US Bookworm Program 2022
Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Inc $807,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Building And Newsletter 2022
Karner Blue Garden Club $11,760 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations - Labor 2022
Lincoln Jrsr High School $4,000 Alma Center, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Melrose Area Pool $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Pool Repairs 2022
Melrose Fire Department $1,500 Melrose, WI, US Equipment 2022
Melrose First Responders Inc $2,235 Melrose, WI, US Response Bag And Aea 2022
Melrose-mindoro School District $12,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Melrose-mindoro Youth Ball $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Enhance Practice Facility 2022
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Black River Falls $158,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Lunda Theatre Lighting Update 2022
Taylor Fire & Rescue Department $5,000 Taylor, WI, US Water Rescue Equipment 2022
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Black River Area Community Band Inc $1,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Trailer Reconditioning 2022
Black River Falls Athletic Boosters Inc $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Inc $300 Black River Falls, WI, US Annual Ice Show 2022
Black River Falls United Methodist Church $1,649 Black River Falls, WI, US Repair Of The Stained Glass Window 2022
Bolton Refuge House $8,000 Eau Claire, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys & Girls Club $55,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
City Of Black River Falls $11,000 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations, Festival In The Park 2022
Friends Of The Black River Falls Library $800 Black River Falls, WI, US Adult Literacy Program 2022
Hatfield Fire & Rescue $10,000 Hatfield, WI, US Personal Protective Equipment 2022
Jackson County Fair $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Sponsorship 2022
Jackson County Hce $1,500 Alma Center, WI, US Bookworm Program 2022
Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Inc $807,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Building And Newsletter 2022
Karner Blue Garden Club $11,760 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations - Labor 2022
Lincoln Jrsr High School $4,000 Alma Center, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Melrose Area Pool $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Pool Repairs 2022
Melrose Fire Department $1,500 Melrose, WI, US Equipment 2022
Melrose First Responders Inc $2,235 Melrose, WI, US Response Bag And Aea 2022
Melrose-mindoro School District $12,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Melrose-mindoro Youth Ball $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Enhance Practice Facility 2022
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Black River Falls $158,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Lunda Theatre Lighting Update 2022
Taylor Fire & Rescue Department $5,000 Taylor, WI, US Water Rescue Equipment 2022
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Black River Area Community Band Inc $1,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Trailer Reconditioning 2022
Black River Falls Athletic Boosters Inc $500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Inc $300 Black River Falls, WI, US Annual Ice Show 2022
Black River Falls United Methodist Church $1,649 Black River Falls, WI, US Repair Of The Stained Glass Window 2022
Bolton Refuge House $8,000 Eau Claire, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys & Girls Club $55,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
City Of Black River Falls $11,000 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations, Festival In The Park 2022
Friends Of The Black River Falls Library $800 Black River Falls, WI, US Adult Literacy Program 2022
Hatfield Fire & Rescue $10,000 Hatfield, WI, US Personal Protective Equipment 2022
Jackson County Fair $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Sponsorship 2022
Jackson County Hce $1,500 Alma Center, WI, US Bookworm Program 2022
Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Inc $807,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Building And Newsletter 2022
Karner Blue Garden Club $11,760 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations - Labor 2022
Lincoln Jrsr High School $4,000 Alma Center, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Melrose Area Pool $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Pool Repairs 2022
Melrose Fire Department $1,500 Melrose, WI, US Equipment 2022
Melrose First Responders Inc $2,235 Melrose, WI, US Response Bag And Aea 2022
Melrose-mindoro School District $12,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Melrose-mindoro Youth Ball $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Enhance Practice Facility 2022
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Black River Falls $158,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Lunda Theatre Lighting Update 2022
Taylor Fire & Rescue Department $5,000 Taylor, WI, US Water Rescue Equipment 2022
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2022
Bolton Refuge House $7,300 Eau Claire, WI, US General Operations 2021
Boys & Girls Club $51,399 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2021
City Of Black River Falls $13,860 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations 2021
Jackson County Interfaith $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Funding For Demntia Day 2021
Karner Blue Garden Club $11,153 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2021
Melrose Area Pool $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Capital Improvements 2021
Melrose Fire Department $5,000 Melrose, WI, US Equipment 2021
Melrose-mindoro School District $6,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2021
School District Of Black River Falls $33,500 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Athletic Support 2021
Vfw Post 8494 - Alma Center $5,000 Alma Center, WI, US Capital Improvements 2021
Black River Falls Area Foundation $8,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Capital Improvement Campaign 2021
Black River Falls Fire Department $48,684 Black River Falls, WI, US Extrication Tools 2021
Jackson County Ag Society $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Jackson County Fair 2021
Jackson County Emergency Medical Association $12,480 Black River Falls, WI, US Materials For Operation 2021
Whitehall Public Library $10,000 Whitehall, WI, US Capital Improvements 2021
Hatfield Fire & Rescue $20,000 Hatfield, WI, US Capital Improvements 2021
Alma Center-humbird-merrillan School District $8,500 Alma Center, WI, US Scholarships 2020
Black River Child Care Center $2,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Capital Improvements 2020
Black River Falls Athletic Club $1,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
Bolton Refuge House $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Boiler Replacement 2020
Boys & Girls Club $50,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
City Of Black River Falls $28,548 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations 2020
Friends Sharing Food $2,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
Interfaith Caregivers $5,000 Milltown, WI, US General Operations 2020
Jackson County Crime Stoppers $1,270 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
Jackson County Hce $2,250 Alma Center, WI, US Bookworm Program 2020
Jackson County Public Health $9,759 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
Karner Blue Garden Club $12,309 Black River Falls, WI, US 2018 Operations 2020
Melrose-mindoro School District $20,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2020
Millston Park Commission $10,000 Millston, WI, US Park Projects 2020
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
School District Of Black River Falls $71,500 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Athletic Support 2020
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2020
Vfw Post 8494 - Alma Center $5,000 Alma Center, WI, US Capital Improvements 2020
Village Of Merrillan $5,000 Merrillan, WI, US Playground Equipment At Gile Park 2020
Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2020
Black River Child Care Center $6,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Capital Improvements 2018
Black River Memorial Hospital $5,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Capital Improvements 2018
Boys & Girls Club $50,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2018
City Of Black River Falls $14,891 Black River Falls, WI, US City Operations 2018
Friends Sharing Food $2,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2018
Interfaith Caregivers $3,320 Milltown, WI, US General Operations 2018
Jackson County Farmers Market $2,500 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2018
Jackson County Historical Society $2,700 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2018
Karner Blue Garden Club $6,112 Black River Falls, WI, US 2018 Operations 2018
Lunda Community Center Inc $2,200,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Debt Forgiveness 2018
Lutheran Social Services $8,196 Black River Falls, WI, US Exercise Equipment 2018
Melrose Area Pool $2,500 Melrose, WI, US Capital Improvements 2018
Melrose Fire Department $955 Melrose, WI, US Capital Improvements 2018
Melrose-mindoro School District $23,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2018
Millston Park Commission $3,900 Millston, WI, US Park Projects 2018
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2018
Riverfront Incaptiv $10,000 La Crosse, WI, US Capital Improvements 2018
Rotary Club Of Black River Falls $350 Black River Falls, WI, US General Support 2018
School District Of Black River Falls $30,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships And Athletic Support 2018
The Chicago Community Foundation $950,000 Chicago, IL, US Donation 2018
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $5,000 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2018
Vfw Post 8494 - Alma Center $5,000 Alma Center, WI, US Capital Improvements 2018
Alma Center-humbird-merrillan School District $4,500 Alma Center, WI, US Scholarships 2017
Rotary Club Of Black River Falls $350 Black River Falls, WI, US 2017 Rotethon 2017
School District Of Black River Falls $33,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Scholarships 2017
Boys & Girls Club $50,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2017
The Chicago Community Foundation $750,000 Chicago, IL, US Donation 2017
City Of Black River Falls $3,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Airport Operations 2017
Cystic Fibrosis $1,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2017
Fair Park Pledge - City Of Black River Falls $17,200 Black River Falls, WI, US Final Payment 2017
Friends Of The Black River Falls Library $1,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Adult Literacy Program 2017
Friends Sharing Food $3,000 Black River Falls, WI, US General Operations 2017
Jackson County Hce $2,200 Alma Center, WI, US Bookworm Program 2017
Jackson County Interfaith $3,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Funding For Demntia Day 2017
Karner Blue Garden Club $17,687 Black River Falls, WI, US 2018 Operations 2017
Lunda Community Center Inc $2,200,000 Black River Falls, WI, US Debt Forgiveness 2017
Melrose School District $19,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2017
Melrose-mindoro School District $10,000 Melrose, WI, US Scholarships 2017
Project Christmas $4,200 Black River Falls, WI, US 2017 Operations 2017
Riverfront Incaptiv $10,000 La Crosse, WI, US Capital Improvements 2017
Uw-eau Claire Foundation $2,500 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarships 2017
Village Of Melrose $2,500 Melrose, WI, US Paint And Supplies 2017
Village Of Merrillan $2,000 Merrillan, WI, US Playground Equipment At Gile Park 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Lunda Charitable Fund Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 46-0836946
Website N/A
Address N7142 WATERS EDGE RD Black River Falls, WI 54615-0000

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lunda Charitable Fund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Larry Lunda
Vice President Marlee Slifka
Secretary/treasurer Carl Holmquist
Trustee Richard Slifka
Trustee William Waughtal Jr

Forms 990-PF

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