AnnMarie Foundation Grant

The AnnMarie Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization aimed at improving the quality of life in Wisconsin communities. It supports educational, humanitarian, cultural, and recreational activities by providing monetary awards to schools and non-profits, and scholarships to high school graduates.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program of the AnnMarie Foundation focuses on promoting a wide range of activities that contribute to the betterment of community life, including education, humanitarian efforts, culture, and recreation. It specifically supports schools and non-profit organizations within Wisconsin communities, alongside offering scholarships to high school graduates. The grants are periodically reviewed and awarded by a Board of Directors, which includes members from the communities served by the foundation. These members are selected for their community involvement and expertise in relevant areas.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
WI (Chippewa County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Pepin County, Pierce County, Price County, St. Croix County, Taylor County)
Organization Type
Non-profit organizations
Local units of state or national organizations
Schools
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Other
  • Located within communities home to Phillips Plastics Corporation employees: Phillips, Medford, Eau Claire, Menomonie, New Richmond, Hudson, Prescott, Wisconsin
  • Serving neighboring communities of employee homes
  • Requests limited to educational, humanitarian, cultural, recreational activities
  • Educational requests are prioritized
  • Schools may request grants quarterly
  • Public, private, parochial school district requests must be submitted by the superintendent/district administrator
  • Other organizations limited to one grant per calendar year

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking funds for consumable goods (food, beverages, fuel, office supplies)
Programs with ongoing licensing fees
Initiatives seeking compensation, though some exceptions may apply for stipends and fees on a case-by-case basis
Projects with discretionary, nonspecific use, including capital campaigns
Expenses for past events or already incurred project expenses
City or county government programs
Other foundations
Programs requiring religious group membership or commitment to specific beliefs for participation
Programs with political purposes.
not specified

Submission

Review Criteria

The foundation prioritizes initiatives that emphasize active participation and experiential learning for students. Proposals centered around science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) will be given precedence. The organization leans towards supporting requests for physical, long-lasting resources.