Gary W. Freels

Manufactures and markets paper towels & tissue products

Operates general medical and surgical hospitals

Provides investment management services

Judd S. Alexander Foundation, Inc. supports community development and economic growth in the Wausau area by distributing grants to nonprofit organizations and community projects focused on economic development, education, arts and culture, youth enrichment, human services, and recreation. The non-profit company is based in Wausau, WI. The foundation partners with public and private entities to redevelop blighted properties and fund major capital projects such as the Woodson YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Arts Block, and local cultural institutions. It also supports workforce training, veteran programs, and educational organizations serving Marathon County residents. Grants are awarded exclusively to tax-exempt nonprofits with specific funding guidelines.

Dudley Foundation, Inc. is a private family philanthropic organization established in 2000 by Richard David Dudley. The non-profit company is based in Wausau, WI. The foundation manages assets exceeding $10 million and supports community development programs that improve the quality of life for residents in Wausau, Marathon County, and the broader state. It has awarded over 720 grants totaling more than $6 million to local nonprofits, funding initiatives such as multi-year capital projects at Northcentral Technical College, contributions to the Woodson YMCA and Aspirus campus, outdoor recreation, and the development of cultural and historic sites like the Grand Theatre and Yawkey House Museum. The foundation also provides smaller grants for educational programs, libraries, youth initiatives, and local charities, particularly in smaller communities.