Gussel Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-1063817

Foundation Overview

Based in Madison, WI, Gussel Foundation Inc has awarded 211 grants totaling $904,000 to organizations in Wisconsin, North Carolina and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$904,000
Total Assets
$3,251,830
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
106
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+25% (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
Balanced Approach: 45%

48 of 106 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

93% 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 Wisconsin Dells (25%), Madison (10%), Baraboo (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+411%

Strong 411% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (63%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gussel Foundation 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
Adams Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Adams, WI, US General Operations 2023
Agrace Foundation Inc $12,000 Madison, WI, US Care For All 2023
Alzheimers & Dementia Alliance $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2023
Badger History Group $1,000 Prairie Du Sac, WI, US General Operations 2023
Badger Prairie Needs Network $2,500 Verona, WI, US General Operations 2023
Boys And Girls Club West Central Wi $5,000 Tomah, WI, US General Operations 2023
Breathe $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
Briggsville American Legion $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2023
Briggsville Volunteer Fire Departm $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2023
Cal Center Presents Inc $2,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2023
Columbia County Humane Society $2,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Columbia Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Dells Area United Fund $6,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Dells Area Veterans & Supporters $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Douglas Doers 4-h $1,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US General Operations 2023
Endeavor Fire Department $2,000 Endeavor, WI, US General Operations 2023
Endometriosis Association $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operations 2023
Friends Of Kilbourn Library $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Friends Of Wisconsin State Parks $2,500 Hartford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Girls On The Run International $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2023
Girls On The Run International $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2023
Hope Against Infertility $2,500 Appleton, WI, US General Operations 2023
Joan Hanson Foundation $2,500 Verona, WI, US General Operations 2023
Jrdf $5,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2023
Junior Diabetes Research Fund $16,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2023
K9s For Warriors $1,000 Ponta Verde, FL, US General Operations 2023
K9s For Warriors $5,000 Ponta Verde, FL, US General Operations 2023
Kilbourn Fire Department $5,500 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Kilbourn Fire Department $4,500 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Kinship Mentoring Of Columbia Cty $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Lake Delton Police Association $2,000 Lake Delton, WI, US General Operations 2023
Lions Club Oxford $2,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Little Eagle Arts Foundation $5,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Madison Reading Project $1,000 Mount Horeb, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette County 4h $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette Cty Ems $2,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette Cty Fair $3,000 Westfield, WI, US General Operations 2023
Mentoring Positives $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2023
New Haven Helping Hands 4-h $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Oxford Fire Department $5,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Pheasants Forever Inc $2,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
Plenke's Pond & Outdoor Learning Ce $1,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2023
River Haven Shelter $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Sauk County Historical Society $5,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
Sauk Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
School District Of Wi Dells $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Special Olympics $2,500 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2023
Tim Tebow Foundation $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Operations 2023
Tim Tebow Foundation $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Operations 2023
Vfw Of Wisconsin $2,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Wisconsin Dells American Legion $10,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
World Orphan Fund $2,000 Randolph, WI, US General Operations 2023
Adams Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Adams, WI, US General Operations 2023
Agrace Foundation Inc $12,000 Madison, WI, US Care For All 2023
Alzheimers & Dementia Alliance $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2023
Badger History Group $1,000 Prairie Du Sac, WI, US General Operations 2023
Badger Prairie Needs Network $2,500 Verona, WI, US General Operations 2023
Boys And Girls Club West Central Wi $5,000 Tomah, WI, US General Operations 2023
Breathe $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
Briggsville American Legion $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2023
Briggsville Volunteer Fire Departm $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2023
Cal Center Presents Inc $2,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2023
Columbia County Humane Society $2,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Columbia Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Dells Area United Fund $6,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Dells Area Veterans & Supporters $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Douglas Doers 4-h $1,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US General Operations 2023
Endeavor Fire Department $2,000 Endeavor, WI, US General Operations 2023
Endometriosis Association $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operations 2023
Friends Of Kilbourn Library $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Friends Of Wisconsin State Parks $2,500 Hartford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Girls On The Run International $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2023
Girls On The Run International $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2023
Hope Against Infertility $2,500 Appleton, WI, US General Operations 2023
Joan Hanson Foundation $2,500 Verona, WI, US General Operations 2023
Jrdf $5,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2023
Junior Diabetes Research Fund $16,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2023
K9s For Warriors $1,000 Ponta Verde, FL, US General Operations 2023
K9s For Warriors $5,000 Ponta Verde, FL, US General Operations 2023
Kilbourn Fire Department $5,500 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Kilbourn Fire Department $4,500 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Kinship Mentoring Of Columbia Cty $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Lake Delton Police Association $2,000 Lake Delton, WI, US General Operations 2023
Lions Club Oxford $2,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Little Eagle Arts Foundation $5,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Madison Reading Project $1,000 Mount Horeb, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette County 4h $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette Cty Ems $2,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2023
Marquette Cty Fair $3,000 Westfield, WI, US General Operations 2023
Mentoring Positives $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2023
New Haven Helping Hands 4-h $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Oxford Fire Department $5,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Pheasants Forever Inc $2,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
Plenke's Pond & Outdoor Learning Ce $1,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2023
River Haven Shelter $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2023
Sauk County Historical Society $5,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
Sauk Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2023
School District Of Wi Dells $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
Special Olympics $2,500 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2023
Tim Tebow Foundation $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Operations 2023
Tim Tebow Foundation $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Operations 2023
Vfw Of Wisconsin $2,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2023
Wisconsin Dells American Legion $10,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2023
World Orphan Fund $2,000 Randolph, WI, US General Operations 2023
Agrace Foundation Inc $6,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2022
Alzheimers & Dementia Alliance $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2022
Badger History Group $1,000 Prairie Du Sac, WI, US General Operations 2022
Badger Honor Flight $1,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys And Girls Club West Central Wi $3,000 Tomah, WI, US General Operations 2022
Breathe $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2022
Briggsville American Legion $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Briggsville Volunteer Fire Departm $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Cal Center Presents Inc $2,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2022
Columbia County Humane Society $2,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2022
Dells Area Veterans & Supporters $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Friends Of Kilbourn Library $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Girls On The Run International $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2022
Hope Against Infertility $1,000 Appleton, WI, US General Operations 2022
Jrdf $1,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2022
Junior Diabetes Research Fund $12,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2022
Kilbourn Fire Department $6,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Lake Delton Police Association $1,000 Lake Delton, WI, US General Operations 2022
Lions Club Oxford $1,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Little Eagle Arts Foundation $3,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Marquette Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2022
New Haven Helping Hands 4-h $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Oxford Fire Department $5,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc $2,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Wi Dells $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2022
Uw System Douglas Doers 4h $1,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Vfw Of Wisconsin $1,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wi Dells Area United Fund $7,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wisconsin Dells American Legion $15,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
World Orphan Fund $1,000 Randolph, WI, US General Operations 2022
Agrace Foundation Inc $6,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2022
Alzheimers & Dementia Alliance $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2022
Badger History Group $1,000 Prairie Du Sac, WI, US General Operations 2022
Badger Honor Flight $1,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys And Girls Club West Central Wi $3,000 Tomah, WI, US General Operations 2022
Breathe $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2022
Briggsville American Legion $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Briggsville Volunteer Fire Departm $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Cal Center Presents Inc $2,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2022
Columbia County Humane Society $2,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2022
Dells Area Veterans & Supporters $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Friends Of Kilbourn Library $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Girls On The Run International $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2022
Hope Against Infertility $1,000 Appleton, WI, US General Operations 2022
Jrdf $1,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2022
Junior Diabetes Research Fund $12,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2022
Kilbourn Fire Department $6,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Lake Delton Police Association $1,000 Lake Delton, WI, US General Operations 2022
Lions Club Oxford $1,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Little Eagle Arts Foundation $3,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Marquette Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2022
New Haven Helping Hands 4-h $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Oxford Fire Department $5,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc $2,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Wi Dells $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2022
Uw System Douglas Doers 4h $1,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Vfw Of Wisconsin $1,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wi Dells Area United Fund $7,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wisconsin Dells American Legion $15,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
World Orphan Fund $1,000 Randolph, WI, US General Operations 2022
Agrace Foundation Inc $6,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2022
Alzheimers & Dementia Alliance $5,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2022
Badger History Group $1,000 Prairie Du Sac, WI, US General Operations 2022
Badger Honor Flight $1,000 Madison, WI, US General Operations 2022
Boys And Girls Club West Central Wi $3,000 Tomah, WI, US General Operations 2022
Breathe $1,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2022
Briggsville American Legion $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Briggsville Volunteer Fire Departm $5,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Cal Center Presents Inc $2,000 Reedsburg, WI, US General Operations 2022
Columbia County Humane Society $2,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2022
Dells Area Veterans & Supporters $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Friends Of Kilbourn Library $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Girls On The Run International $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2022
Hope Against Infertility $1,000 Appleton, WI, US General Operations 2022
Jrdf $1,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2022
Junior Diabetes Research Fund $12,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2022
Kilbourn Fire Department $6,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Lake Delton Police Association $1,000 Lake Delton, WI, US General Operations 2022
Lions Club Oxford $1,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Little Eagle Arts Foundation $3,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Marquette Cty Crime Stoppers $1,000 Montello, WI, US General Operations 2022
New Haven Helping Hands 4-h $1,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Oxford Fire Department $5,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc $2,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Wi Dells $2,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2022
Uw System Douglas Doers 4h $1,000 Briggsville, WI, US General Operations 2022
Vfw Of Wisconsin $1,000 Oxford, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wi Dells Area United Fund $7,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
Wisconsin Dells American Legion $15,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2022
World Orphan Fund $1,000 Randolph, WI, US General Operations 2022
School District Of Wi Dells $12,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2021
Agrace Foundation Inc $6,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2021
Kilbourn Fire Department $15,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2021
Wi Dells Area United Fund $15,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US General Operations 2021
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation $12,000 Menasha, WI, US General Operations 2021
Badger History Group Inc $1,000 Prairie Du Sac, WI, US General Operations 2021
Pheasant's Forever Inc $2,000 Baraboo, WI, US General Operations 2021
Columbia County Humane Society $1,000 Portage, WI, US General Operations 2021
School District Of Wi Dells $50,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2020
Agrace Foundation Inc $6,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2020
United Special Sportsman Alliance $4,000 Pittsville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Hunt 4 Life Foundation $4,000 Delafield, WI, US Program Support 2020
School District Of Wi Dells $50,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2018
School District Of Wi Dells $42,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US Swimming Pool Fund 2017
Wi Dells High School $35,000 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US To Support Construction Of Swimming 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 46-1063817
Website N/A
Address 2901 W BELTLINE HWY STE 201 Madison, WI 53713-4228

Key People (3)

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

Vice Preside David Gussel
President Joe Gussel
Treasurer Gary Gussel

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