Private foundation · EIN 39-1971724 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gustav and Gladys Kindt Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $120K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$120K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

Written form only Contact: Gerald E Mainman Trustee, 1858 N Propsect Ave Apt 2n, Milwaukee, Wi, 4148316989 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pillows With WingsWaukesha, WIUnrestricted grant$6,079
Meta House IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$5,000
Nehemiah Project IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$5,000
Peoples TableMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$5,000
Safe & Sound IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$5,000
St Marcus SchoolMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$5,000
University of Wi Milwaukee FoundationMilwaukee, WIGraduate student program$5,000
Acts Community Development CorpMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
All Hands BoatworksMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
ApricityAppleton, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
Centro Hispano IncMadison, WIImmigrant defense$4,000
Nativity Jesuit Academy IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
St Francis Children's Center IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
Wisconsin Veterans Network IncWest Allis, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
Waukesha County Community Dental ClinicWaukesha, WIUnrestricted grant$4,000
Ascension Wisconsin FoundationBrookfield, WISt. ben's clinic$3,000
Children's Wisconsin Foundation NcMilwaukee, WIBullying program$3,000
City on a Hill IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Hear Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Interchange Food PantryMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Life NavigatorsWauwatosa, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Pink Umbrella Theater Company LLCMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities East WiMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Securefutures IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Seeds of Health IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Special Olympics of Wisconsin IncMadison, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
The Women's CenterWaukesha, WIUnrestricted grant$3,000
Afar Inc Dba the Ability CenterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$2,000
Hope Straps IncMequon, WIUnrestricted grant$2,000
Lead2change IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$2,000
Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$2,000
Mke Urban StablesMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted grant$2,000

About this foundation

Gustav and Gladys Kindt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of John B Haydon, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Gustav and Gladys Kindt Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written form only Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Gustav and Gladys Kindt Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 34 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Gustav and Gladys Kindt Foundation give?

Wisconsin (34 grants), per its latest filing.

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