How to apply
No specific form or format is required. Contact: Mr J Kohout and Mr T Voightman, 777 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wi, 4142712400 Deadlines: AUGUST 31. Restrictions: Preference set forth in trust agreement. Approximately 30% of each year's grants are distrubuted for capital or unrestricted endowment purposes to or among charitable organizations a principal purpose of which is to provide hospital care and/or to provide care or services in the fields of medical, physical, or mental health. Approximately 25% of each year's grants are distributed for capital or unrestricted endowment purposes to or amoung charitable organization a principal purpose of which is dealing with or benefiting children (ie, persons under the age of 18 years), and particularly physic…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WI | General | $25K |
| Versiti Blood Research InstituteMilwaukee, WI | General | $20K |
| Zoological SocietyMilwaukee, WI | General | $16K |
| United Community CenterMilwaukee, WI | General | $15K |
| Prevent BlindnessMilwaukee, WI | General | $10K |
| Teens Grow GreensMilwaukee, WI | General operations | $10K |
| Schlitz Audubon CenterBayside, WI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Carmen High School of Science and Technology IncMilwaukee, WI | General | $6,937 |
| PathfindersMilwaukee, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Greater Galilee Community Development CenterMilwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI | General | $4,280 |
| Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,883 |
| Sixteenth Street Community Health CenterMilwaukee, WI | General | $2,272 |
| Neu-Life Community DevelopmentMilwaukee, WI | General | $1,375 |
About this foundation
Elizabeth E Doolittle Charitable Trust No 1 is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Elser Enterprises Inc, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Elizabeth E Doolittle Charitable Trust No 1 accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form or format is required. Deadlines: AUGUST 31..
How much does Elizabeth E Doolittle Charitable Trust No 1 give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $133K across 14 grants, a median of $7,218.
Where does Elizabeth E Doolittle Charitable Trust No 1 give?
Wisconsin (14 grants), per its latest filing.
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