An independent, not-for-profit, publicly supported, tax-exempt philanthropic trust that receives gifts, endowments, bequests and donations to be administered for the benefit of the Fall Creek community.
Fall Creek Area Foundation’s recent giving shows a clear place-based pattern: one large 2024 grant of $89,619 went to All Title Services, alongside smaller awards for athletic fields, cemetery work, housing, the village, and youth baseball. That mix points to a community trust that supports both infrastructure and local civic life in Fall Creek. The foundation describes itself as an independent, not-for-profit, publicly supported philanthropic trust that receives gifts, endowments, bequests, and donations to benefit the Fall Creek community. Its grantmaking reaches beyond one type of project. In 2024, the foundation supported a $25,000 award to Fall Creek Athletic Field and a $4,000 grant to Trinity Cemetery Assn, showing attention to recreation and heritage as well as broader community needs. The foundation also operates scholarship programs for local students, with multiple named scholarships for graduating seniors and post-secondary students. It funds community projects through endowment-based grants and also offers donors options to establish named funds, including a Seedling Fund for smaller initial gifts that can grow over time.
The foundation supports a mix of community development, education, and local services. In recreation, it gave $25,000 to Fall Creek Athletic Field, signaling support for facilities used by local residents and youth programs. It also funds heritage and preservation work. A 2024 grant of $4,000 went to Trinity Cemetery Assn in Fall Creek, which aligns with its stated interest in historical preservation and heritage conservation. Housing and civic capacity appear in the grant record as well. Fall Creek Valley Housing received $2,500, and the Village of Fall Creek also received $2,500, showing support for community-serving organizations and projects. Education is another recurring area through the foundation’s scholarship programs for Fall Creek High School graduates and other students pursuing post-secondary study, including named awards tied to fields such as nursing, STEM, business, and trades.
Typical grant size is modest, with a 25th percentile of $2,500, a median of $3,250, and a 75th percentile of $19,750. That spread suggests a base of smaller community awards with occasional larger commitments. The 2024 recipient list includes both one substantial payment and several grants at $2,500, which fits a layered approach to local funding. The foundation is structured as a philanthropic trust and also makes program-related investments. It supports perpetual, endowment-based giving and named funds, including scholarship and donor-designated funds. Applications are accepted unsolicited for the community endowment and scholarship programs, so grant seeking is open rather than invitation-only.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $20K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Giving is fully local and entirely in Wisconsin: 100% of grants in the data went to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Fall Creek appears repeatedly, including Fall Creek Athletic Field, Trinity Cemetery Assn, Fall Creek Valley Housing, the Village of Fall Creek, and Fall Creek Baseball Team. The pattern centers on the Fall Creek area rather than a wider regional footprint.
Its stated focus areas include scholarships, local community grants, and community development, with topical support for emergency services, parks, recreation facilities, education, and historical preservation. Recent grants also show support for a cemetery association, housing, the village government, and athletic facilities.
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards: p25 is $2,500, median grant size is $3,250, and p75 is $19,750. In the recent grant list, several awards were at $2,500, with one larger award of $89,619.
Yes. Its community endowment grant program and scholarship programs both accept unsolicited applications. The community grant program uses a Community Endowment Grant Application form, and the scholarship programs are administered for local students and graduating seniors.
The scholarship programs are aimed at graduating seniors from Fall Creek High School and other post-secondary students connected to the Fall Creek area. The named scholarships cover a range of academic and career fields, including nursing, STEM, business, fine arts, and trades.
Its giving is local, and all of the grants in the provided data went to recipients in Wisconsin. The recipient list is concentrated in Fall Creek, including organizations and projects serving the Fall Creek area.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Fall Creek Area Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations seeking support for community projects in the Fall Creek Area. Applicants should submit the foundation's community endowment grant application.
Deadline: Annual grant cycle (see application PDF for specific deadline each year)
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek School (Athletic Field) | Fall Creek, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | Athletic Complex |
| Fall Creek School (Athletic Field) | Fall Creek, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | Athletic Complex |
| ALL TITLE SERVICES | — | $89,619 | 2024 | — |
| FALL CREEK ATHLETIC FIELD | FALL CREEK, WI | $25,000 | 2024 | — |
| TRINITY CEMETERY ASSN | FALL CREEK, WI | $4,000 | 2024 | — |
| VILLAGE OF FALL CREEK | FALL CREEK, WI | $2,500 | 2024 | — |
| FALL CREEK VALLEY HOUSING | FALL CREEK, WI | $2,500 | 2024 | — |
| FALL CREEK BASEBALL TEAM | FALL CREEK, WI | $2,500 | 2024 | — |
| TRINITY CEMETERY ASSN | FALL CREEK, WI | $4,000 | 2023 | — |
| FALL CREEK PTO | FALL CREEK, WI | $1,000 | 2023 | — |
| FALL CREEK AREA FIRE DEPT | FALL CREEK, WI | $1,000 | 2023 | — |
| COUNTRY COUSINS 4-H | FALL CREEK, WI | $1,000 | 2023 | — |
| FALL CREEK VALLEY HOUSING | FALL CREEK, WI | $1,000 | 2023 | — |
Fall Creek School (Athletic Field)
$25,000Athletic Complex
Fall Creek School (Athletic Field)
$25,000Athletic Complex
ALL TITLE SERVICES
$89,619FALL CREEK ATHLETIC FIELD
$25,000TRINITY CEMETERY ASSN
$4,000VILLAGE OF FALL CREEK
$2,500FALL CREEK VALLEY HOUSING
$2,500FALL CREEK BASEBALL TEAM
$2,500TRINITY CEMETERY ASSN
$4,000FALL CREEK PTO
$1,000FALL CREEK AREA FIRE DEPT
$1,000COUNTRY COUSINS 4-H
$1,000FALL CREEK VALLEY HOUSING
$1,000