Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Gives $25,000 to Appleton Area Nonprofits in 2025

MADISON, WI – The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation is proud to announce its latest round of community giving, awarding more than $179,000 to 39 Midwestern nonprofits, including $25,000 to Appleton area 501(c)(3) organizations.

Since its founding in 2002, the Foundation has contributed over $2.6 million to nonprofits (in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and South Dakota), continuing the legacy of Gordon Flesch Company (GFC) founder, Gordon Flesch, whose mission was rooted in giving back to the neighborhoods that shape the company’s success.

In addition to its annual grant program, the Foundation responds to urgent needs through targeted disaster relief efforts. This year, it provided emergency funding to aid flood recovery efforts in Texas and Milwaukee.

Organizations in the Appleton area receiving grants in 2025 are:

• Hear in the Fox Cities (hearinthefoxcities.org) provides financial assistance for hearing aids to children 21 and under in the Fox Cities of Northeastern Wisconsin.
• We EmpowHER (weempowher.org) serves the Greater Fond du Lac area by providing women and children with a safe, supportive community where participants are encouraged and empowered to engage in year-round programming, utilize community resources and embrace the best versions of themselves as valued community members.
• My Team Triumph - Wisconsin (myteamtriumph-wi.org) offers programs focused on including people with disabilities in all facets of life.
• Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team (victimcrisisresponse.org) is a volunteer-based organization that assists local law enforcement agencies and other emergency personnel in providing on-scene support for community members in the aftermath of a crime or traumatic event.
• Community Benefit Tree (communitybenefittree.org) is a medical debt support center assisting families & their supporters by equipping them with the right tools such as financial assistance, fundraising, education, resources, case management and emotional support to empower them to be financially sustainable during their medical crisis.

GFC has a longstanding tradition of charitable giving and philanthropy. Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, employees and leadership chose to redirect funds from their annual recognition dinners to support victims. That heartfelt gesture, led by Gordon Flesch’s sons—John, Tom and Bill Flesch—sparked the creation of what is now the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation.

What sets the Foundation apart is its employee-driven approach as it is managed entirely by company associates. Each year associates nominate local community organizations that are close to their hearts. The Foundation’s board of directors annually reviews nominations and selects award recipients based on impact, mission alignment and community need.

“We’re honored to support these incredible nonprofits as they continue their work to uplift and empower our communities,” said Kelly Moran, President of the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. “It’s inspiring to see the difference these organizations make every day and we’re grateful to play a small part in their journey.”

For more information about the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation, or to apply for the next round of grants, visit our website or download our brochure. 

About Gordon Flesch Company

The Gordon Flesch Company is one of the largest independent providers of office technology solutions in the nation. Family-owned since 1956, the Gordon Flesch Company employs 585 people throughout 29 offices in the Midwest, with their corporate office in Madison, Wisconsin. They deliver unique business process expertise to solve challenging problems and achieve organizational goals. This includes integrating industry-leading software and hardware to build custom solutions that are supported by technical expertise, customer service and flexible, in-house financial services. Follow us on X at @GordonFlesch.