Private foundation · EIN 39-1574609 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gebhardt 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: 14 grants paid, $161K total, median $10K. 86% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$161K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Door Community FoundationSturgeon Bay, WIGeneral support$25K
Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$25K
United Performing Arts FundMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$15K
Young America's FoundationReston, VAGeneral support$13K
Mequon - Thiensville Education FoundationMequon, WIGeneral support$11K
Birch Creek Music Performance Center IncEgg Harbor, WIGeneral support$10K
Ephriam Foundation Heritage Fund IncEphrim, WIGeneral support$10K
Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$10K
Northern Sky TheaterFish Creek, WIGeneral support$10K
Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation IncFish Creek, WIGeneral support$10K
United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral support$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Dane County IncFitchburg, WIGeneral support$5,000
Catholic Charities of the Arch Diocese of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Admirals Power Play FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$2,000

By state: Wisconsin 12 · Virginia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Gebhardt Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of William Gebhardt, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Gebhardt 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 Gebhardt Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $161K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gebhardt Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (12 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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