Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich
Markesan, WI · EIN 39-1941148. Reported 151 grants totalling $525,243 to 96 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $1,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $500 and $5,000; the smallest was $15 and the largest $50,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lake Greenways | Green Lake, WI | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Kingston Historical Society | Kingston, WI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | Princeton, WI | $25,150 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Manchester Activity Center | Manchester, WI | $21,370 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marian University | Markesan, WI | $20,540 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| City of Markesan - Dog Park | Markesan, WI | $17,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fondy Food Pantry | Fond Du Lac, WI | $15,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| The Arc Fond Du Lac Inc | Fond Du Lac, WI | $15,250 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac Symphonic Band | Fond Du Lac, WI | $15,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Fond Du Lac Police Department | Fond Du Lac, WI | $11,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Markesan District Schools | Markesan, WI | $11,150 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| City of Markesan | Markesan, WI | $11,100 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Princeton Senior Center | Princeton, WI | $11,100 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Markesan Booster Club | Markesan, WI | $9,850 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Green Lake Festival of Music | Green Lake, WI | $9,150 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Lion's Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | $8,840 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Holy Family Parish Church | Kingston, WI | $8,750 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Hope Lutheran Church | Fond Du Lac, WI | $8,650 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Fond Du Lac County | Fond Du Lac, WI | $8,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Beacon House | Green Bay, WI | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| American Legion Auxiliary | Green Lake, WI | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin | Madison, WI | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Fond Du Lac County Sheriff | Fond Du Lac, WI | $5,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Germania Historical Society | Neshkoro, WI | $5,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| United Methodist Church | Markesan, WI | $5,175 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Fond Du Lac, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Camp Vista Christian Retreat Center | Campbellsport, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| City of Princeton | Princeton, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Connolly Memorial Fund Co the City of Markesan | Markesan, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| East Friesland New Covenant Church Inc | Randolph, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends of the Brandon Public Library | Brandon, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pink Pumpkin Cancer Fundraiser | Hartford, WI | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Princeton Historical Society | Princeton, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Club | Ripon, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grand River Fire District | Markesan, WI | $4,550 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shephard of the Hills Catholic School | Eden, WI | $4,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Southern Green Lake Ambulance Service | Markesan, WI | $4,300 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Valley Christian Schools | Osceola, WI | $4,300 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fond Du Lac School District | Fond Du Lac, WI | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Markesan Food Pantry | Markesan, WI | $3,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Markesan Fire Department | Markesan, WI | $3,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries Inc | North Woods Beach, WI | $2,600 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Cops for Kids Foundation | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ripon Senior Center Association Inc | Ripon, WI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shop With a Cop | Fon Du Lac, WI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area | Berlin, WI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Marquette Historical Society | Marquette, WI | $2,400 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Markesan Baseball Club Inc | Markesan, WI | $2,150 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Blue Line Hockey Club Incorporated | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Inc | West Allis, WI | $1,960 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fairwater Historical Society | Fairwater, WI | $1,614 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Markesan High School Student Council | Markesan, WI | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Canton, MA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sunshine Nursery School | Markesan, WI | $1,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Tails for Life | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,400 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Omaha, NE | $1,250 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Markesan Historical Society | Markesan, WI | $1,239 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Healing Paws | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Badger Boys State | Portage, WI | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Magnum Opus Inc | Madison, WI | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Markesan Kiwanis | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Patriot Rider's of America Wisconsin Chapter 2 | Two Rivers, WI | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Catherine Church | Milwaukee, WI | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Green Lake County Crime Stoppers | Green Lake, WI | $900 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Tri County | Berlin, WI | $850 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Northland Camp & Conference Center | Dunbar, WI | $800 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Future Farmers of America | Rippon, WI | $700 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Markesan Public Library | Markesan, WI | $550 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Markesan American Legion | Markesan, WI | $525 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Barbershop Harmony Society | Stevens Point, WI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bark Educational Fund | Markesan, WI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Brandon Public Library | Brandon, WI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Future Farmers of America | Indianapolis, IN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Markesan Lions | Oak Brook, IL | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Montello School District | Montello, WI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Red Shieldsalvation Army | Janesville, WI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wfsca Special Olympic Fund | Madison, WI | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kingston American Legion | Kingston, WI | $250 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Shed Aquarium | Chicago, IL | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church | Markesan, WI | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Lions Foundation Inc | Rosholt, WI | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Markesan T1D Avengers | Markesan, WI | $150 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rahr West Art Museum | Manitowoc, WI | $150 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| All Saints Church | Milwaukee, WI | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| All Saints Parish | Berlin, WI | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Legion Willis-Chapel Post 306 American Legion | Green Lake, WI | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Friends of the Caestecker Public Library | Green Lake, WI | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rock Steady Boxing | Hudson, WI | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Legion | Green Lake, WI | $50 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $15 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Defender of Wildlife | Washington, DC | $15 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
33 of 96 (34%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 42%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Marian University
WORKING FAMILIES/EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH/YOUTH PROGRAMS - American Legion Auxiliary
BADGER GIRLS/CHILDRENS PROGRAMS - Fond Du Lac Police Department
SHOP WITH A COP AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS - Markesan District Schools
YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - Southern Green Lake Ambulance Service
PURCHASE SENIOR TRANSPORT VAN - United Methodist Church
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 42 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | $143,069 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | 39 | $133,900 | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 43 | $139,094 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | 34 | $109,180 | $1,425 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 97% of this one's giving went to organizations in Wisconsin. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $1,500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Wisconsin.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 400, Markesan, WI, 53946. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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