Private foundation · EIN 39-0678640 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Vilter Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (n/a) and its median grant is $2,250.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $158K total, median $2,250. 82% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: Donations are limited to charitable, scientific, religious, and educational organizations.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
60
$158K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in WI
82%
of grants
Deadline
n/a
Assets
$3.7M

How to apply

n/a Contact: John D Csepella, Po Box 270082, Milwaukee, Wi, 2629893389 Deadlines: n/a Restrictions: Donations are limited to charitable, scientific, religious, and educational organizations.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$8,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral Operating Support$6,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandrai, VAGeneral Operating Support$5,500
Zoological Society of Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$5,250
Bader Honor FlightMadison, WIGeneral Operating Support$5,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
American Diabetes AssociationAlrington, VAGeneral Operating Support$4,000
Parkinsons FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$4,000
The Pettit Center - Schools on IceMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,700
Childrens Hospital FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Faith Hope and LoveCudahy, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FLGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Racine Toys for TotsRacine, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Wounded Warior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern WiMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
American Lunc AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Arthritis Foundation - Wi ChapterMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Fisher House WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
March of DimesArlington, VAGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Racine County Food BankRacine, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Racine Zoological SocietyRacine, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Shepherds CollegeUnion Grove, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
St Matthew CongregationGreen Bay, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
The Womens CenterWaukesha, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Uwm Lubar School of BusinessMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$3,000
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Macc FundMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Milwaukee Jazz FestivalSussex, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,500
American Heart AssociationMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Blood Center Research FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Circus World MuseumBaraboo, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Hunger Task Force MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Ronald McDonald HouseWauwatosa, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
St Matthew SchoolGreen Bay, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic ChurchWaterford, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
The Cathedral CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary MedicineMadison, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Variety - the Childrens Charity of WiElm Grove, WIGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Broadscope Disability ServicesGreenfield, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Foundation for Heart ScienceWauwatosa, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Foundation for Religious RetirementSt Francis, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Goodwill Industries of Se WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Habitat for Humanity - Racine KenoshaRacine, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Help Hope LiveRadnor, PAGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Historic Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Make a Wish FoundationWauwatosa, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Milwauke County War Memorial CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Racine Theater Guild - Childrens TheaterRacine, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Valley of the KingsSharon, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Vision Forward AssociationMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Betty Brinn Childrens MuseumMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Big Brothers Big SistersMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Captain Frederick Pabst MansionMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Feeding America - Eastern WiMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Penfield Childrens CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
St Ann Center for Integrational CareMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
St Francis Childrens CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 49 · Virginia 3 · New York 2 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Vilter Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Vilter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. n/a Deadlines: n/a.

How much does Vilter Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $158K across 60 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Vilter Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (49 grants), Virginia (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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