Private foundation · EIN 36-3218800 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sommer Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $70K total, median $1,000. 5% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$70K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in WI
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Applegate Regional Theatre IncVeneta, ORGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$8,000
Venice Symphony (florida)Venice, FLGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$6,000
Marie Selby Botanical GardeSarasota, FLGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$4,000
Suncoast Humane SocietyEnglewood, FLGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$4,000
Bristol Fire DepartmentBristol, WIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$3,000
Friends of the Venice Public LibraryVenice, FLGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$3,000
Miami UniversityOxford, OHGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,500
University of ColoradoBoulder, COGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,500
Colgate UniversityHamilton, NYGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,000
Dension UniversityGranville, OHGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,000
Downs Syndrome Connection of the Bay AreaDanville, CAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,000
Middlesex SchoolConcord, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,000
St John's Presbyterian Attn Cemetery FundCAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,000
White Lake Sailing SchoolWhitehall, MIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$2,000
Lemon Bay ConservancyEnglewood, FLGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,500
Monarch High SchoolLouisville, COGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,500
Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CTGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Community Rowing Inc Institute for Rowing LeadershipBrighton, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Cottey CollegeNevada, MOGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Dexter SchoolDexter, MIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Great Lakes CoalitionSaugatuck, MIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Hdps Inc Under Leslie Shankman School CorpChicago, ILGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Maxwell Gaudenzi Benefit FundBeverly, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Nols National Outdoor Leadership SchoolLander, WYGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
San Miguel Educational Fund (koto-Fm Radio)Telluride, COGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
St Marks SchoolChicago, ILGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Telluride FoundationBrookfield, WIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Trustees of the ReservationBoston, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
White Lake Arts CouncilMontague, MIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
White Lake CommunityMuskegon, MIGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
Community Food ShareLouisville, COGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$1,000
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchNew York, NYGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$750
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson'sLouisville, COGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$750
Mass Audobon Society for Drumlin FarmLincoln, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$500
Seagullseafarer CampsArapahoe, NCGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$500
The Innocence ProjectNew York, NYGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$500
WburBoston, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$500
5k for Jkchanging Parkinson'sPowell, OHGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$500
Mspca AngellBoston, MAGeneral operating support to promote charitable purpose.$500

By state: Florida 5 · Oregon 1 · Colorado 5 · Massachusetts 7 · Michigan 5 · Ohio 3

About this foundation

Sommer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sommer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sommer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 41 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Sommer Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (5 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Colorado (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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