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Greater La Crosse Area Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Inc

  • La Crosse, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1999
  • EIN: 39-1941523

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$7.57k (2024)

Expenses
$10.1k (2024)

Total Assets
$68.8k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.21k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,572
Expenses
$10,080
Net Income
-$2,508
Net Assets
$66,582
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $59
0.8%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $7,513
99.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,747
96.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,796
Total Liabilities $2,214
Net Assets $66,582
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Chair) $0 $0
Edward Jaekel (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Lynn Bruns (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Widuch (Director) $0 $0
Peter Grabow (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$991
Expenses
$6,038
Net Income
-$5,047
Net Assets
$69,090
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $991
100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,804
96.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,200
Total Liabilities $1,110
Net Assets $69,090
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Edward Jaekel (Director) $0 $0
Lynn Bruns (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Widuch (Director) $0 $0
Neal Zygarlicke (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Peter Grabow (Director) $0 $0
Kari Houser (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 9, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,712
Expenses
$12,901
Net Income
$2,811
Net Assets
$74,137
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $15,712
100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,672
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,898
Total Liabilities $5,761
Net Assets $74,137
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Edward Jaekel (Director) $0 $0
Lynn Bruns (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Christian (Director) $0 $0
Neal Zygarlicke (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Peter Grabow (Director) $0 $0
Kari Houser (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 3, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$13,624
Net Income
-$13,624
Net Assets
$71,326
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $13,389
98.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,326
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,326
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Edward Jaekel (Director) $0 $0
Lynn Bruns (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Christian (Director) $0 $0
Neal Zygarlicke (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 9, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$47,042
Expenses
$44,347
Net Income
$2,695
Net Assets
$84,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,902
6.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $44,140
93.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $25,398
57.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,950
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $84,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Joe Poehling (Director) $0 $0
Kathy Young (Director) $0 $0
Edward Jaekel (Director) $0 $0
Lynn Bruns (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Christian (Director) $0 $0
Neal Zygarlicke (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 29, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$81,582
Expenses
$85,979
Net Income
-$4,397
Net Assets
$82,255
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $16,640
20.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $64,942
79.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $17,122
19.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,255
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $82,255
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edward Jaekel (Director) $0 $0
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Kathy Young (Director) $0 $0
Steve Christiansen (Co Chair) $0 $0
Patty Balacek (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Friell (Director) $0 $0
Joe Poehling (Director) $0 $0
Vicki Markussen (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 25, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,956
Expenses
$34,726
Net Income
-$3,770
Net Assets
$86,652
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $9,339
30.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $21,617
69.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,875
37.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,652
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $86,652
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Kathy Young (Director) $0 $0
Steve Christiansen (Co Chair) $0 $0
Patty Balacek (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Friell (Director) $0 $0
Joe Poehling (Director) $0 $0
Vicki Markussen (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$17,905
Expenses
$24,349
Net Income
-$6,444
Net Assets
$90,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,511
25.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $13,394
74.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,000
41.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,422
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $90,422
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Young (Director) $0 $0
Joe Poehling (Director) $0 $0
Jack Peplinski (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Christian (Director) $0 $0
Vicki Markussen (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Dyanne Brudos (Director) $0 $0
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Pat Smith (Director) $0 $0
Scott Mooney (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Steve Christiansen (Co Chair) $0 $0
Patty Balacek (Director) $0 $0
Deb Carlson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$17,615
Expenses
$27,900
Net Income
-$10,285
Net Assets
$96,866
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,577
14.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $15,038
85.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,000
35.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,417
Total Liabilities $551
Net Assets $96,866
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Keith Carson (Chairman) $0 $0
Steve Christiansen (Co Chair) $0 $0
Dyanne Brudos (Director) $0 $0
Dirk Gasterland (Director) $0 $0
Pat Smith (Director) $0 $0
Deb Carlson (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Scott Mooney (Director) $0 $0
Vicki Markussen (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$400
Expenses
$10,466
Net Income
-$10,066
Net Assets
$103,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $400
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,000
95.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,455
Total Liabilities $425
Net Assets $103,030
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Al Trapp (President) $0 $0
Vicki Markussen (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Dyanne Brudos (Director) $0 $0
Steve Christiansen (Director) $0 $0
Dirk Gasterland (Director) $0 $0
Joan Mueller (Director) $0 $0
Lee Rasch (Director) $0 $0
Keith Carson (Director) $0 $0
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Scott Mooney (Director) $0 $0
Pat Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$112
Expenses
$428
Net Income
-$316
Net Assets
$113,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $112
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,096
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $113,096

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$138
Expenses
$687
Net Income
-$549
Net Assets
$113,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $138
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $250
36.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,412
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $113,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Al Trapp (President) $0 $0
Vicki Markussen (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Dyanne Brudos (Director) $0 $0
Steve Christiansen (Director) $0 $0
Dirk Gasterland (Director) $0 $0
Joan Mueller (Director) $0 $0
Lee Rasch (Director) $0 $0
Keith Carson (Director) $0 $0
Brent Smith (Director) $0 $0
Scott Mooney (Director) $0 $0
Pat Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Thoftne (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$201
Expenses
$690
Net Income
-$489
Net Assets
$113,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $201
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $250
36.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,961
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $113,960

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$295
Expenses
$715
Net Income
-$420
Net Assets
$114,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $295
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $250
35.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,450
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $114,449

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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