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George Kress Foundation is a private corporation based in GREEN BAY, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1955. The principal officer is Michelle Hansen. It holds total assets of $20M. Annual income is reported at $11.7M. Total assets have grown from $11.3M in 2011 to $20M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, George Kress Foundation has made 457 grants totaling $10.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $3.3M and $3.6M annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $500K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 219 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 148 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
George Kress Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 457 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, IL, OK.
George Kress Foundation has distributed a total of $10.3M across 457 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $500K.
George Kress Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George Kress Foundation is headquartered in GREEN BAY, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Swanson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ingrid Kress | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Swanson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Kress | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Hansen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$20M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
457
Total Giving
$10.3M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
219
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Bay Beach IncBAY BEACH ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND | Green Bay, WI | $500K | 2023 |
| Green Bay Botanical GardensNATURE NUTURES CAMPAIGN - TREE HOUSE PROJECT | Green Bay, WI | $250K | 2023 |
| Bellin Health FoundationIN FULL EMBRACE CAMPAIGN (2 OF 4) | Green Bay, WI | $250K | 2023 |
| Syble Hopp SchoolSYBLE HOPP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (3 OF 3) | De Pere, WI | $250K | 2023 |
| Door County Ymca IncHEART OF THE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $200K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation IncACT II PROTECTING THE PAST ENSURING THE FUTURE | Fish Creek, WI | $125K | 2023 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern WisconsinRESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR MEN | Green Bay, WI | $125K | 2023 |
| Golden HouseON THE RISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Green Bay, WI | $125K | 2023 |
| Peninsula School Of ArtDOOR TO CREATIVITY CAMPAIGN (3 OF 3) | Fish Creek, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| New Zoological Society IncNEW ZOO & ADVENTURE PARK | Green Bay, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Curative ConnectionsYESTER YEAR VILLAGE CAMPAIGN (2 OF 3) | Green Bay, WI | $80K | 2023 |
| Brown County United WayUNITED WAY ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | Green Bay, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| Howe Community Resource CenterDOLLY PARDON IMAGINATION LIBRARY | Green Bay, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Dc Everest Education FoundationGREENHECK TURNER COMMUNITY CENTER | Schofield, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation IncMAKING COLLEGE POSSIBLE | Green Bay, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat For HumanityRESTORE TRUCK | Green Bay, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Reins IncIMAGINE CAPITOL CAMPAIGN | Sheboygan Falls, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| AspiroBUS SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Brain Center Of Green Bay IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Children'S Imaginarium IncCHILDREN'S IMAGINARIUM - GEAR UP CAMPAIGN | Wausau, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Fox River TrailUPGRADE FOX RIVER TRAIL (PAYMENT 1 OF 2) | Green Bay, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation - The WeidnerSTAGE DOORS | Green Bay, WI | $35K | 2023 |
| Conway County School CountsPROVIDING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS | Morrilton, AZ | $34K | 2023 |
| Neville Public Museum FoundationNEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM FOUNDATION - 2024 EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS | Green Bay, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manitowoc CountyPLEDGE COMMITMENT (3 OF 3) | Manitowoc, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Foundations Health & Wholeness IncETHICS IN ACTION HONORS EVENT | Green Bay, WI | $29K | 2023 |
| Family Services Of Northeast WiGREEN & GOLD GALA - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Greater Green Bay Ymca IncGREEN BAY YMCA ANNUAL SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Green Bay2023 PROGRAM SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Foster The Village IncFOSTER THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN | De Pere, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| The Pencil Box IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN (2 OF 2) | Tulsa, OK | $25K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Humane SocietyCRITICAL ANIMAL CARE | Green Bay, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Greater Green Bay Community FoundationGIVE BIG GREEN BAY | Green Bay, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Greater Green Bay Chamber FoundationGOLDEN APPLE AWARDS | Green Bay, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Brown County Civic Music AssociationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Hobart, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Downtown Green Bay Charities IncART FEST GREEN BAY | Green Bay, WI | $18K | 2023 |
| Cellcom Green Bay MarathonCELLCOM GREEN BAY MARATHON SPONSORSHIP | Green Bay, WI | $17K | 2023 |
| Cp IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $16K | 2023 |
| Civic Symphony Of Green BayARTS & EDUCATION | Green Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Childhood SafetyCHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROJECT | Green Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northeast WisconsinMISSION PARTNER | Green Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Wi Inc - Greater Green Bay AreaPROGRAM SUPPORT | De Pere, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Spirit Of ChildrenSPIRIT OF CHILDREN - CHILD LIFE SERVICES | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | $15K | 2023 |
| Mosaic Arts Inc43RD ANNUAL ARTSTREET | Green Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Us Venture OpenPROGRAM SUPPORT-END POVERTY | Appleton, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| CollegereadyLAMP OF KNOWLEDGE | Green Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Freedom House Ministries IncANNUAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way KalamazooANNUAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $14K | 2023 |
| New North2023 INVEST IN COLLABORATION | Green Bay, WI | $10K | 2023 |