Private foundation · EIN 39-6033236 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Robert a Uihlein Foundation

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: 11 grants paid, $223K total, median $10K. 27% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$223K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Out of Door AcademySarasota, FLEducation$110K
South Eastern Guide DogPalmetto, FLWelfare$41K
Salvation ArmySarasota, FLWelfare$15K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXHealth$10K
UW Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIVeterinary care$10K
City of Land O' Lakes - Volunteer FireLand Olakes, WIWelfare$10K
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, NDEnvironment$5,000
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNEnvironment$5,000
Land O'Lakes Area Artisans IncLand Olakes, WICultural arts and education$5,000
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock SocietyPittsburgh, PAEnvironment$5,000
United Service OrganizationOrlando, FLWelfare$5,000

By state: Florida 4 · Wisconsin 3 · Texas 1 · North Dakota 1 · Tennessee 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Robert a Uihlein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Glenora Co, tax-exempt since 1944. 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 Robert a Uihlein Foundation 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 Robert a Uihlein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $223K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Robert a Uihlein Foundation give?

Florida (4 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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