Cleary-kumm Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives and charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through funding for education, food security, health services, and homelessness prevention. The foundation actively supports local organizations such as food pantries, community centers, and educational institutions, demonstrating a strong focus on improving the quality of life for individuals and families in need. Additionally, it contributes to environmental conservation efforts and youth development programs, indicating a broad commitment to community service and engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional nonprofits—especially Wisconsin-based groups—focused on community service, food security, homelessness, education, youth programs, or local conservation, able to make a short written case and provide tax‑exempt documentation.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or programs located in Wisconsin or directly serving the La Crosse area.
- • Request fits community service, food pantry, shelter, education, youth development, or local conservation work.
- • Ability to submit a concise letter with tax‑exempt verification and a brief activity/resume.
- • Projects that can accept a range of award sizes from small operating support to occasional larger capital or sponsor grants.
Geography
Grant dollars are heavily concentrated in Wisconsin (about 89% of amount), although small awards were made to organizations in roughly ten states; the observed footprint is strongly state‑centric.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient pool—115 grants to 87 distinct organizations with many small awards—and 55 new grantees that year, indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes written application instructions, a named contact with phone and mailing address, a rolling submission policy, and 55 apparent new recipients in the latest year, all suggesting unfamiliar applicants can realistically enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
