Jek Foundation Incorporated
The JEK Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, dedicated to supporting a variety of community-focused initiatives. Its mission centers on enhancing community development, education, and social services, with a notable emphasis on youth development, food security, and affordable housing. The foundation provides funding to organizations such as the Oshkosh Community YMCA, Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, and local food pantries, reflecting its commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in its service area. JEK Foundation prioritizes unrestricted operating funds and capital campaigns, demonstrating a flexible approach to addressing community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local Wisconsin nonprofit (especially Oshkosh-area) with a track record of community services, youth development, food security, housing, or arts/culture work seeking operating support or capital campaign funding.
Good Fit
- • Organization is headquartered or operates primarily in Oshkosh / Winnebago County, WI.
- • Request is for unrestricted operating support or a capital campaign.
- • Established local reputation or prior partnership with other local nonprofits.
- • Ability to document community impact and local beneficiaries.
Geography
Observed grantmaking is entirely in Wisconsin, with the foundation's giving focused on Oshkosh-area recipients; no out-of-state grants were recorded.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly 30 distinct recipients across multiple community sectors (youth, food pantry, housing, arts, health), and the portfolio funds many independent local organizations rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes written application instructions with an October 31 deadline and accepts emailed submissions, and a small number of new grantees were funded recently; however, most dollars and recipients are recurring, indicating selection favors established local relationships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
