Private foundation · EIN 39-6048089 · Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Roehl 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: 39 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $5,000. 74% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$1.3M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA at Pabst FarmsOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support-memorial$1.0M
Rogers Behavioral Health ResearchOconomowoc, WIHealth research project$50K
Lake Country Lutheran High SchoolHartland, WIBuilding expansion fund$50K
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$43K
Uwf-AthleticsMadison, WIBldg expansion-indoor football practice facility$25K
Westby FIRST RespondersWestby, WIGeneral operating support$15K
Westby Coon-Prairie Lutheran ChurchWestby, WIGeneral operating support$12K
Angels Grace HospiceWaukesha, WIGeneral operating support$10K
Divine Redeemer ChurchHartland, WIGeneral operating support$10K
Salvation ArmyWauwatosa, WIGeneral operating support$10K
The Women's Center IncWaukesha, WIGeneral operating support$10K
Badger Boys State IncPortage, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaWaukesha, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin SoutheastMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
K9's for WarriorsPonte Vedra Beach, FLGeneral operating support$5,000
Keawala'i Congregational Church-1812Makena Maui, HIGeneral operating support$5,000
Lake Area Free ClinicOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
Oconomowoc Historical SocietyOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
The Saints Fund St Stevens & St Agnes SchoolAlexandria, VAGeneral operating support$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStatan Island, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral operating support$5,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
Kiwanis ClubOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$3,000
Oconomowoc Food PantryOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$3,000
Sharp Literacy IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$3,000
Westby Food PantryWestby, WIGeneral operating support$3,000
Maui Arts & Cultural CenterKahului, HIGeneral operating support$2,000
The UsoWashington, DCGeneral operating support$2,000
Westby Area Historical SocietyWestby, WIGeneral operating support$2,000
Western Lakes Fire & Ems AssociationOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$2,000
Young America's FoundationReston, VAGeneral operating support$2,000
George Mason University FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating support$1,000
Oconomowoc Festival of the ArtsOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$1,000
Shorehaven FoundationOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$1,000
Vang Lutheran CemetaryWestby, WIGeneral operating support$1,000
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDGeneral operating support$500
Ethan Meyer Memorial GolfColgate, WIGeneral operating support-memorial$300
Oconomowoc Public LibraryOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$200
Village of Oconomowoc LakeOconomowoc, WIGeneral operating support$200

By state: Wisconsin 29 · Hawaii 2 · Virginia 2 · Florida 1 · New York 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Roehl Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1960. 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 Roehl 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 Roehl Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 39 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Roehl Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (29 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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