Private foundation · EIN 39-1433726 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We Energies Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $11M.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $11M total, median $11M. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: Preference is given to qualified recipients within the we-energies territory. However, grants may be made to other states.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$11M
Median grant
$11M
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$88M

How to apply

A letter requesting the funds should include the purpose and activities of the requestor and how the funds are to be used. Contact: We Energies Foundation, 231 W Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wi, 4142212107, foundation@we-energies.com Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Preference is given to qualified recipients within the we-energies territory. However, grants may be made to other states.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
ContributionsSee Attached, WISee attached part xiv 3a contributions paid during year$11M

About this foundation

We Energies Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Bryan Olson, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does We Energies Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter requesting the funds should include the purpose and activities of the requestor and how the funds are to be used. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does We Energies Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 1 grants, a median of $11M.

Where does We Energies Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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