Grants paid by Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc
EIN 39-1607175 · Appleton, WI · Form 990, Schedule I
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc of Appleton, WI (EIN 39-1607175) reported 57 grants paid totaling $5,290,817 to 31 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$5,290,817
57 grants
Recipients
31
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | $2,309,258 | — |
| 2019 | 4 | $240,027 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | $218,788 | — |
| 2021 | 14 | $821,109 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $71,486 | — |
| 2023 | 4 | $221,615 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | $733,160 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | $675,374 | — |
Top recipients
The 31 recipients receiving the most from Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc, by grants paid, out of 31 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Chute Community Development Authority | U | Grand Chute, WI | 2 | $2,033,596 | 2023 |
| City of Menasha | U | Menasha, WI | 2 | $300,000 | 2024 |
| Trout Museum of Art 39-6056442 | A | Appleton, WI | 3 | $280,000 | 2025 |
| History Museum at the Castle Terry Bergen 39-1298304 | A | Appleton, WI | 4 | $275,000 | 2024 |
| City of Kaukauna | U | Kaukauna, WI | 1 | $250,000 | 2021 |
| Outagamie County 39-6005724 | A | Appleton, WI | 3 | $221,935 | 2025 |
| Timber Rattlers Give Back Inc 83-3724109 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $210,000 | 2025 |
| Navigate Neenah-Future Neenah 93-0843731 | A | Neenah, WI | 3 | $178,100 | 2025 |
| The Building for Kids 39-1706260 | A | Appleton, WI | 3 | $172,277 | 2024 |
| Bubolz Nature Preserve Randy Tuma 23-7120877 | A | Appleton, WI | 2 | $160,000 | 2021 |
| City of Neenah | U | Neenah, WI | 4 | $154,288 | 2025 |
| Menasha Youth Sports 39-6099805 | A | Menasha, WI | 3 | $150,486 | 2023 |
| Appleton Ice Inc Scott Horman 39-1872282 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $150,000 | 2020 |
| Lawrence University Calvin Husmann 39-0806297 | A | Appleton, WI | 2 | $150,000 | 2019 |
| Heckrodt Wetland Reserve 39-1838222 | A | Menasha, WI | 2 | $140,000 | 2024 |
| Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 39-1977839 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $100,000 | 2021 |
| Sculpture Valley 45-2690499 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $52,500 | 2025 |
| Paper Discovery Center 39-1861890 | A | Appleton, WI | 2 | $51,109 | 2021 |
| Creative Downtown Appleton Inc 47-1568601 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Appleton Community Music 82-4672452 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce 39-1248133 | A | Appleton, WI | 2 | $27,000 | 2025 |
| Appleton Downtown Inc 39-1727622 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Village of Kimberly | U | Kimberly, WI | 2 | $23,500 | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra 39-1089489 | A | Appleton, WI | 1 | $20,000 | 2021 |
| Fox Cities Sports Development Inc 82-1960305 | A | Appleton, WI | 3 | $15,999 | 2025 |
| Village of Little Chute | U | Little Chute, WI | 1 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Village of Hortonville | U | Hortonville, WI | 1 | $14,500 | 2024 |
| City of Appleton | U | Appleton, WI | 1 | $13,500 | 2024 |
| Village of Fox Crossing | U | Neenah, WI | 1 | $13,500 | 2024 |
| UW Oshkosh - Fox Valley 39-1805963 | A | Menasha, WI | 1 | $7,527 | 2019 |
| Neenah Historical Society Jane Lang 39-3075872 | A | Neenah, WI | 1 | $6,000 | 2025 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 57 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Trout Museum of Art Appleton, WI | A | $250,000 | paid | EXHIBIT COSTS | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Timber Rattlers Give Back Inc Appleton, WI | A | $210,000 | paid | HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Outagamie County Appleton, WI | A | $59,375 | paid | AIRLINE ROUTES | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Sculpture Valley Appleton, WI | A | $52,500 | paid | SCULPTURE PROJECT | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Appleton Community Music Appleton, WI | A | $40,000 | paid | TOURISM DEVELPOMENT | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Future Neenah Inc Neenah, WI | A | $25,000 | paid | CHIRSTMAS MARKET HUT | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Fox Cities Sports Development Cente Appleton, WI | A | $15,999 | paid | CFCC EXPANSION | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | City of Neenah Neenah, WI | U | $9,500 | paid | KAYAK RENTAL STATION | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Appleton, WI | A | $7,000 | paid | SIGNAGE | 202611189349301756 |
| 2025 | Neenah Historical Society Jane Lang Neenah, WI | A | $6,000 | paid | EXHIBIT | 202611189349301756 |
| 2024 | City of Menasha Menasha, WI | U | $200,000 | paid | CANAL TRAIL | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | The Building for Kids Appleton, WI | A | $134,000 | paid | EXHIBIT | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Menasha, WI | A | $100,000 | paid | CONEFLOWER PAVILION | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | History Museum at the Castle Appleton, WI | A | $100,000 | paid | YOU ARE HERE EXHIBIT | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Future Neenah Inc Neenah, WI | A | $53,100 | paid | VIDEO VISUAL PROJEC | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Creative Downtown Appleton Inc Appleton, WI | A | $40,000 | paid | VIDEO ART PROJECT | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Outagamie County Appleton, WI | A | $37,560 | paid | AIRLINE ROUTES | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Village of Hortonville Hortonville, WI | U | $14,500 | paid | KAYAK RENTAL STATION | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | City of Appleton Appleton, WI | U | $13,500 | paid | KAYAK RENTAL STATION | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | City of Neenah Neenah, WI | U | $13,500 | paid | KAYAK RENTAL STATION | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Village of Kimberly Kimberly, WI | U | $13,500 | paid | KAYAK RENTAL STATION | 202511719349300106 |
| 2024 | Village of Fox Crossing Neenah, WI | U | $13,500 | paid | KAYAK RENTAL STATION | 202511719349300106 |
| 2023 | Grand Chute Community Development Authority Grand Chute, WI | U | $162,615 | paid | CONSTRUCTION COSTS | 202401159349301325 |
| 2023 | Menasha Youth Sports Menasha, WI | A | $50,000 | paid | FIELD LIGHTING | 202401159349301325 |
| 2023 | Trout Museum of Art Appleton, WI | A | $9,000 | paid | EXHIBIT COSTS | 202401159349301325 |
| 2023 | Fox Cities Sports Development Inc Appleton, WI | A | $0 + $150,000 non-cash | paid | 202401159349301325 | |
| 2022 | Menasha Youth Sports Menasha, WI | A | $50,486 | paid | FIELD LIGHTING | 202301019349300015 |
| 2022 | Trout Museum of Art Appleton, WI | A | $21,000 | paid | EXHIBITS | 202301019349300015 |
| 2022 | Fox Cities Sports Development Inc Appleton, WI | A | $0 + $250,000 non-cash | paid | DEBT FORGIVENESS | 202301019349300015 |
| 2021 | City of Kaukauna Kaukauna, WI | U | $250,000 | paid | FOX RIVER BOARDWALK | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | City of Neenah Neenah, WI | U | $125,000 | paid | PUBLIC PLAZA | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Outagamie County Appleton, WI | A | $125,000 | paid | AIRLINE ROUTES | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Appleton, WI | A | $100,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Menasha Youth Sports Menasha, WI | A | $50,000 | paid | FIELD LIGHTING | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Paper Discovery Center Appleton, WI | A | $41,109 | paid | STAGE AND STUDIO | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Appleton Downtown Inc Appleton, WI | A | $25,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Appleton, WI | A | $20,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | The Building for Kids Appleton, WI | A | $20,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Appleton, WI | A | $20,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Village of Little Chute Little Chute, WI | U | $15,000 | paid | KAYAK LAUNCH | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Bubolz Nature Preserve Randy Tuma Appleton, WI | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Paper Discovery Center Appleton, WI | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID RELIEF | 202242499349300994 |
| 2021 | Village of Kimberly Kimberly, WI | U | $10,000 | paid | CONCRETE TRAIL | 202242499349300994 |
| 2020 | Appleton Ice Inc Scott Horman Appleton, WI | A | $150,000 | paid | ENHANCE TOURISM | 202110859349301121 |
| 2020 | Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Menasha, WI | A | $40,000 | paid | CANOPY WALK | 202110859349301121 |
| 2020 | History Museum at the Castle Terry Bergen Appleton, WI | A | $22,500 | paid | EXHIBIT | 202110859349301121 |
| 2020 | City of Neenah Neenah, WI | U | $6,288 | paid | SIGNAGE | 202110859349301121 |
| 2019 | City of Menasha Menasha, WI | U | $100,000 | paid | PROVENCE TRAIL | 202001359349301845 |
| 2019 | History Museum at the Castle Terry Bergen Appleton, WI | A | $82,500 | paid | EXHIBIT | 202001359349301845 |
| 2019 | Lawrence University Calvin Husmann Appleton, WI | A | $50,000 | paid | BANTA BOWL | 202001359349301845 |
| 2019 | UW Oshkosh - Fox Valley Menasha, WI | A | $7,527 | paid | INFORMATIONAL KIOSKS | 202001359349301845 |
| 2018 | Grand Chute Community Development Authority Grand Chute, WI | U | $1,870,981 | paid | CONSTRUCTION COSTS | 201901089349300505 |
| 2018 | Bubolz Nature Preserve Randy Tuma Appleton, WI | A | $150,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 201901089349300505 |
| 2018 | Navigate Neenah-Future Neenah Neenah, WI | A | $100,000 | paid | LOOP THE LAKE | 201901089349300505 |
| 2018 | Lawrence University Calvin Husmann Appleton, WI | A | $100,000 | paid | BANTA BOWL | 201901089349300505 |
| 2018 | History Museum at the Castle Terry Bergen Appleton, WI | A | $70,000 | paid | EXHIBIT | 201901089349300505 |
| 2018 | The Building for Kids Appleton, WI | A | $18,277 | paid | SIGNAGE | 201901089349300505 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.0 | 202611189349301756 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202511719349300106 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202401159349301325 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202301019349300015 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.0 | 202242499349300994 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202110859349301121 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.0 | 202001359349301845 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201901089349300505 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/391607175.json.
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