Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc
91% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin, registered in 1986, with $60,589,648 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI, 54914 EIN 39-1548450 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$60.6M
▲ 20.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$40.8M
Net assets
$464.6M
Employees
54
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc: 91% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating137 mo reserves · +33% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc: 137 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To serve a broad range of philanthropic interests benefiting the fox valley.
What they do
The mission of the nonprofit leadership initiative (npli) is to provide fox valley area nonprofits with opportunities for leadership development and learning to better achieve their missions. in 2024, npli offered 21 training and educational opportunities, and 438 nonprofit leaders participated representing 173 different organizations. npli envisions a healthy and resilient region where nonprofit leaders and organizations have access to the resources they need and are equipped with the skills to make our community a great place to live for all. this collective impact was made across our core program offerings including leadership forums, board roundtables, leadership institute, board academy, board bound and financial leadership.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI, 54914
- City
- Appleton
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36.6M (FY2013) to $60.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $72.0MNet assets $464.6M
Operating margin
32.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$536.6M
Total liabilities
$72.0M
Net assets
$464.6M
Salaries & benefits
$3.2M
8% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,589,648▲20.8% | $40,809,733▲39.0% | $464,625,735▲7.8% | $536,637,618▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $50,139,028▲7.8% | $29,369,270▼22.6% | $431,013,297▲16.2% | $502,430,788▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $46,500,809▲4.9% | $37,931,392▲60.0% | $370,987,100▼15.6% | $441,252,982▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,309,611▼27.4% | $23,701,732▼36.9% | $439,589,594▲4.4% | $517,819,035▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,999,391▲151% | $37,564,496▲31.6% | $421,127,648▲27.2% | $500,269,949▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,344,140▼32.3% | $28,537,639▲4.3% | $331,176,881▼2.0% | $391,655,837▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,941,139▼74.1% | $27,363,354▲15.7% | $337,884,489▲2.5% | $397,959,766▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $139,031,196▲281% | $23,654,577▼5.7% | $329,728,087▲57.5% | $426,716,766▲50.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,504,376▲56.9% | $25,089,419▲26.2% | $209,337,120▲16.7% | $283,831,038▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $23,266,871▼33.2% | $19,886,235▲16.0% | $179,433,969▼3.4% | $263,066,205▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $34,849,071▼4.8% | $17,142,677▲22.6% | $185,659,661▲4.1% | $259,137,771▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $36,601,405 | $13,984,368▲6.2% | $178,278,970▲22.3% | $253,815,467▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,163,842▲1.3% | $145,818,132▲15.9% | $199,686,508▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $12,991,502▼1.9% | $125,856,229▼2.5% | $176,627,145▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,241,804 | $129,124,955 | $178,397,216 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Curt Detjen — $363,603 (0.89% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Detjen | President/ceo | 40 | $363,603 |
| Michelle Weber | Cfo | 40 | $181,826 |
| Tammy Geenen | Vp Community Engagement | 40 | $140,944 |
| Megan Schuessler | Vp Donor Serv/gift Plan As of 8/24 | 40 | $120,201 |
| Ann Engelhard | Vp Donor Services Thru 8/24 | 40 | $115,369 |
| Michelle Lippart Hardwick | Director of Gift Planning | 40 | $100,202 |
| Beth Flaherty | Director & Chair | 2 | — |
| Bill Gunckel | Director | 1 | — |
| Bob Ellis | Director | 1 | — |
| Brenton Teeling | Director | 1 | — |
| Christine Cousineau | Director | 1 | — |
| Christine Faulks | Director | 1 | — |
| Chuck Self | Director & Vice Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Fritz Merizon | Director (left During 2024) | 1 | — |
| Greg Pawlak | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Jim Prosser | Director & Vice Chair | 2.5 | — |
| John Davis | Director | 1 | — |
| John Kreul | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Meronk | Secretary & Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Manny Vasquez | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Capital Investments | Investment Management | $334,998 |
| Silchester International Investors LLP | Investment Management | $214,569 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Audit and Payroll Services | $138,150 |
| Vulcan Investments LLC | Investment Management | $127,250 |
| Johnson Financial Group | Investment Management | $114,573 |
Grants received · $6.0M total
70 grants to Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc totaling $6.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $35,062 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, general | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,533 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $62,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $52,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $35,207 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, general | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $10,450 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $8,232 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $5,164 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2022 | $2,607,191 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $401,500 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $99,650 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $41,500 |
Grants made · $32.4M in FY2024
448 grants totaling $32.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Museum of Art Inc | Arts, culture & humanities | $5,841,877 |
| Pillars Inc | Housing & shelter | $1,318,569 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley Inc | Housing & shelter, philanthropy, voluntarism, youth development | $1,050,423 |
| University of North Texas Foundation Inc | Education | $1,000,000 |
| Friends of Appleton Library Incorporated | Education | $733,959 |
| St Mary of the Immaculate Conception (greenville) | Religion-related | $640,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Education, philanthropy, voluntarism, animal-related | $579,723 |
| City of Menasha | Education, public & societal benefit | $557,140 |
| Appleton Alliance Church Inc | Religion-related | $521,000 |
| St Peter Lutheran Church | Religion-related | $402,500 |
| Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Inc | Environment | $353,584 |
| Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center Inc | Recreation & sports | $344,262 |
| Catholic Foundation For the Diocese of Green Bay Inc | Religion-related | $337,184 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Fox Cities Inc | Human services | $319,458 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic School System Inc | Education | $291,702 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1548450, based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc's EIN?
- Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1548450.
- How much revenue does Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc report?
- Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc reported $60,589,648 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region Inc's latest Form 990 is $363,603, paid to Curt Detjen (President/ceo).
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