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Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation

EIN 39-2034571 · Oshkosh, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CORPORATION IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH: LEADERSHIP AND FUNDING TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND EMERGING NEEDS; COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS OR OTHERS TO ENSURE LASTING IMPACT; AND OUTSTANDING STEWARDSHIP AND INSPIRED PHILANTHROPY.

Income
$15.0 million
Spending
$12.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
10
Volunteers
279
Highest pay
$207,194, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $10.7 million spent. THE OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT PROPERTY TO BE ADMINISTERED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE AND THE INSTITUTIONS SERVING OUR SERVICE AREA WHICH INCLUDES WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WAUSHARA COUNTY, GREEN LAKE COUNTY AND RIPON, WISCONSIN.GRANTMAKING AND FUND DEVELOPMENT IS CONDUCTED: FOR ASSISTING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; FOR PROMOTING EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH; FOR FURNISHING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS; FOR CARE OF THE SICK, AGED OR HELPLESS; TO IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE RECREATION FOR ALL CLASSES; TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY; FOR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS WILL BEST MAKE FOR THE MENTAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE SERVICE AREA REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR OR CREED; TO DISTRIBUTE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF GIFTS; TO DISTRIBUTE PROPERTY TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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