Private foundation · Waukesha, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Generac Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant
- $500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 311 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1M | $500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $898K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $638K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kelly Skindzelewski · Waukesha · 2625444811 · generacgives@generac.com
- What to send
- Generacgives@generac.com
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Raj KanuruDir, sec
- Joe KavalaryDir
- Rhonda MatschkeDir, pres
- York RagenDir, treas
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- UW Platteville Ducks Unlimited Fund
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | UW Platteville Ducks Unlimited Fund | $500 |