Private foundation · EIN 39-2011976 · Pewaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald W and Sharon K Wadina Family 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: 4 grants paid, $229K total, median $61K. 75% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$229K
Median grant
$61K
Stays in WI
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Bryon Riesch Paralysis FoundationWaukesha, WIGeneral operations$100K
LA CASA de Esperanza IncWaukesha, WIGeneral operations$72K
Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukee, WIEducational$50K
Evans Scholars Foundation IncGolf, ILScholarships$7,500

By state: Wisconsin 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Gerald W and Sharon K Wadina Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Drinka Levine & Masson S C, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Gerald W and Sharon K Wadina Family 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 Gerald W and Sharon K Wadina Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $229K across 4 grants, a median of $61K.

Where does Gerald W and Sharon K Wadina Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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