Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation focuses on strengthening its local Wisconsin communities through workplace philanthropy, education, and youth development. A large share of funding goes to local United Way initiatives and to educational institutions (technical college scholarships and a university insurance/risk management program), while significant gifts also support youth-serving organizations and faith-related youth events. Their giving emphasizes community impact in Merrill and the broader Northcentral Wisconsin region, often through repeat partnerships.
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc. makes some of its largest recent grants through repeat support for Merrill Area United Way, including a $122,891 matching-employee-pledges grant in 2023 and six-figure matching gifts in 2024 and 2025. That pattern points to a funder built around local workplace philanthropy and community giving rather than one-time project funding. Alongside United Way support, the foundation has backed education and youth-serving efforts with sizable awards to Marquette University, Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area, and Northcentral Technical College Foundation Inc. Its recent grants show a clear preference for Wisconsin organizations and for institutions tied to student support, youth development, and community infrastructure. The foundation’s giving also reaches beyond Merrill through support for university programs, scholarship administration, and local nonprofit partnerships in Wausau, Milwaukee, Appleton, Madison, and other Wisconsin communities. In the latest grant record, the same organizations often appear more than once, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The result is a grantmaker whose public profile is shaped by recurring local partnerships, education-linked funding, and employee-driven charitable support.
Community support is a central theme. The foundation gave $106,465 in 2024 and $93,637 in 2025 to Merrill Area United Way for matching United Way employee gifts, reinforcing its workplace-philanthropy model. Education funding appears in both higher education and student-aid forms. It awarded $57,949 to Scholarship America Inc for scholarships payment and $50,000 to Northcentral Technical College Foundation Inc for general operating support. Youth development is another visible area. Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area received $50,000 in 2023 for donation to start the Merrill Area Boys & Girls Club and another $50,000 in 2024 for the second and final payment. The foundation also supports programs tied to faith-based youth events and student leadership. Life Promotions Inc received $50,000 for Lifest 2022 and another $50,000 for Lifest 2023.
Typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $250, the median is $500, and the 75th percentile is $600. That distribution sits alongside a smaller number of much larger awards, which indicates a mix of broad employee-matching support and selective institutional grants. The recent record also shows repeat relationships across years, including recurring support for United Way, Marquette University, and Mke Fellows. The foundation uses CM CARES program channels for matching gifts, donations, and event sponsorships. It accepts unsolicited requests through CM CARES Donation or Event Sponsorship, while CM CARES Matching Gifts is tied to United Way campaigns.
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Most grants fall between $250 and $600, with a median of $500.
25th Percentile
$250
Median
$500
75th Percentile
$600
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Concentrated, relatively large grants focused on a small set of repeat grantees; mix of multi-year or recurring commitments and designated scholarship/support payments; geographically focused on Merrill/Northcentral Wisconsin with strategic investments in educational pipeline and youth services.
Notable grantees: Merrill Area United Way, Marquette University (Insurance & Risk Management Program), Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area (Merrill start-up), Life Promotions / LIFEST, Northcentral Technical College Foundation
Giving is concentrated in Wisconsin, which accounts for 51% of grants, and the top state by grant count is also WI. Recent recipient cities include Merrill, Wausau, Milwaukee, Appleton, Madison, and Thiensville. Outside Wisconsin, the recent-grant list includes Detroit, Syracuse, Durham, and Washington, DC, but the overall grant record shown here is entirely U.S.-based. The pattern is regional rather than national in emphasis, with many awards landing in northcentral and southeastern Wisconsin.
Recent grants favor community nonprofits, educational institutions, and youth-serving organizations. Examples include Merrill Area United Way for matching employee gifts, Scholarship America Inc for scholarships payment, Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area for the Merrill Area club startup, and Marquette University for insurance and risk management and civic dialogue programs.
The typical grant size is small: $250 at the 25th percentile, $500 at the median, and $600 at the 75th percentile. At the same time, the recent record includes larger awards such as $122,891, $106,465, and multiple $50,000 grants.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Merrill Area United Way, Marquette University, and Mke Fellows. The recent record also shows recurring support for United Way matching gifts and multi-payment commitments such as the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area and Life Promotions.
Yes, through CM CARES Donation or Event Sponsorship. That program supports verifiable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and is listed as accepting unsolicited requests. A separate CM CARES Matching Gifts program supports United Way campaigns.
Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, and 51% of grants go to recipients in WI. Recent Wisconsin recipient cities include Merrill, Wausau, Milwaukee, Appleton, Madison, and Thiensville.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERRILL AREA UNITED WAY | MERRILL, WI | $99,967 | 2026 | MATCHING UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE GIFT |
| NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | WAUSAU, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA | WAUSAU, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | MERRILL TECHNOLOGY CENTER SPONSORSHIP |
| UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY | MADISON, WI | $12,812 | 2026 | MATCHING UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE GIFT |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,096 | 2026 | MATCHING UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE GIFT |
| THE CENTER FOR BLACK EXCELLENCE AND CULTURE | MADISON, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FELLOWSHIP OPEN INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP |
| BETHESDA MISSION OF HARRISBURG | MECHANICSBURG, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RIVER FOOD PANTRY | MADISON, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF MERRILL INC | MERRILL, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| KINSHIP MKE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LINCOLN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | MERRILL, WI | $7,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| JESSI'S WISH | MERRILL, WI | $7,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER | DALLAS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | HATTIE'S LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER |
| ALL-IN-MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ONE VET AT A TIME INC | PARRISH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | POVAT INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA | BOWLING GREEN, OH | $3,800 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL REGION | ENOLA, PA | $3,674 | 2026 | MATCHING UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE GIFT |
| BETHANY HOUSE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY | CARLISLE, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| GREATER WYOMING VALLEY AREA YMCA | WILKES BARRE, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FONDY FOOD PANTRY | FOND DU LAC, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HANDS IN 4 YOUTH INC DBA VACAMAS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH | WEST MILFORD, NJ | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MICHIGAN URBAN ALLIANCE | DETROIT, MI | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| RYAN DUNGEY FOUNDATION | CHANHASSEN, MN | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CAMP KESEM NATIONAL | COVINA, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| EVERY MEAL | ROSEVILLE, MN | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SALT FAMILY SERVICES | ORMOND BEACH, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| GRACEFUL ACRES | HALIFAX, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| EMMAUS CAMPUS MINISTRY | MISSOULA, MT | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | KERRVILLE, TX | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RIVER FOOD PANTRY | MADISON, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| HANDS IN 4 YOUTH INC DBA VACAMAS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH | WEST MILFORD, NJ | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES EASTERN WISCONSIN | WAUWATOSA, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ST MARCUS SCHOOL | MILWAUKEE, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL GALA |
| FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UWSP FOUNDATION-CENTRAL WISCONSIN MATHEMATICS LEAGUE-ACCT 9161 | STEVENS POINT, WI | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HISTORIC MADISON INC | MADISON, IN | $1,200 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
| UW STEPHENS POINT FOUNDATION | STEVENS POINT, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PLACE OF GRACE | HUNTINGTON, IN | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GREATER FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | VANCOUVER, WA | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ZUNI CHIRSTIAN MISSION SCHOOL | ZUNI, NM | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOWARD YOUNG FOUNDATION INC | WOODRUFF, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | LAKELAND FOOD PANTRY |
| THE HAGAR HOUSE | WAUSAU, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOWARD YOUNG FOUNDATION INC | WOODRUFF, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
MERRILL AREA UNITED WAY
$99,967MATCHING UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE GIFT
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL MILWAUKEE
$35,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MATCHING UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE GIFT
BETHESDA MISSION OF HARRISBURG
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF MERRILL INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LINCOLN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$7,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
JESSI'S WISH
$7,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
ONE VET AT A TIME INC
$5,000POVAT INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA
$3,800GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BETHANY HOUSE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
FONDY FOOD PANTRY
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HANDS IN 4 YOUTH INC DBA VACAMAS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MICHIGAN URBAN ALLIANCE
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
RYAN DUNGEY FOUNDATION
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
EVERY MEAL
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
SALT FAMILY SERVICES
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
GRACEFUL ACRES
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
EMMAUS CAMPUS MINISTRY
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
$2,500ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
HANDS IN 4 YOUTH INC DBA VACAMAS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE GIFT
ST MARCUS SCHOOL
$2,500ANNUAL GALA
UWSP FOUNDATION-CENTRAL WISCONSIN MATHEMATICS LEAGUE-ACCT 9161
$1,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HISTORIC MADISON INC
$1,200CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
UW STEPHENS POINT FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PLACE OF GRACE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GREATER FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ZUNI CHIRSTIAN MISSION SCHOOL
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE HAGAR HOUSE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT