Your Questions, Answered

  • RFF is governed by its Board of Directors: Randy Spangler (President), Michael Brenden (Secretary), Mike Hill (Treasurer), Judy Rasmuson (Philanthropic Advisor), Wayne Curtis (PRTA), Dr. Sarah Shull (Director), Dr. Kipp Erickson (Director), Marcy Wright (PRTA).

  • To strengthen the retriever field trial sport through improvement of grounds and funding retriever medical research.

  • RFF was incorporated in the state of Wisconsin on May 29, 2025.

  • RFF provides grants for grounds improvement, land acquisition, facilities upgrades and retriever medical research.

  • Tax-deductible donations, providing support for club infrastructure, retriever research and strong governance via the Winona Community Foundation.

  • To leverage Winona Community Foundation’s governance, efficiency, philanthropic infrastructure and eliminate the 5% annual corpus reduction.

  • Current focus is AKC retriever field trial clubs, so some cross-over does occur.

  • If you don’t find what you’re looking for in this website, please contact Mike Hill, Mike Brenden or Randy Spangler:

    Mike Hill: 715.456.9956; gundawg3@gmail.com

    Mike Brenden: 612.850.1004; michaelhbrenden@gmail.com

    Randy Spangler: 608.769.1395; randysgns@gmail.com

  • AKC-registered field trial clubs and validated canine research facilities.

  • No. RFF operates under U.S. laws in the United States only.

  • RFF is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity.

  • EIN: 92-3508067

  • 19783 16th Street, Bloomer, WI  54724

  • The IRS determination letter confirms proper legal structure as a public charity.

  • A donation acknowledgement letter from RFF which includes the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Tax Identification Number.

  • Gifts are based on fair-market value. High-value gifts may require appraisal.

  • RFF grants follow board-approved policy with consideration to donor’s wishes.

  • Yes.

  • Through grant progress reporting and RFF follow-up communications.

  • Yes. RFF may receive non-cash gifts under relevant IRS Sections.

  • Fiscal management is administered via the RFF Treasurer and Accounting Resource Group.