Private foundation · EIN 39-1708686 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ellamae Siebert 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: 7 grants paid, $75K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: Emphasis on milwaukee metropolitan area

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$75K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
July 31st of each year
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Application form & irs determination letter for section 501(c)(3) status Contact: Frank W Bastian, 111 East Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wi, 4142763400 Deadlines: July 31st of each year Restrictions: Emphasis on milwaukee metropolitan area

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned ParenthoodMilwaukee, WIGeneral$15K
Family Promise of OzaukeePort Washington, WIGeneral$15K
University of Wi FoundationMadison, WIUw school of veterinary med$15K
University of Wi FoundationMadison, WIStem cell research$10K
Milwaukee Habitat for HumanityMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Hunger Task ForceWest Milwaukee, WIGeneral$7,500
Literary Services of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,500

About this foundation

Ellamae Siebert Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Ellamae Siebert 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 Ellamae Siebert Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ellamae Siebert Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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