Private foundation · EIN 39-6129125 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Melvin F Wagner 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, $474K total, median $43K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$474K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sheboygan County Humane SocietySheboygan, WIGeneral operating$43K
St James United Church of ChristNewton, WIGeneral operating$43K
Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WIScholarship$43K
Uw-Sheboygan County FoundationSheboygan, WIScholarship$43K
Aurora Health FoundationSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$43K
Alzheimers AssociationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$43K
Unity Christian ChurchSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$43K
Children's Hospital & HealthMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$43K
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$43K
Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating$43K
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$43K

By state: Wisconsin 8 · Virginia 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Melvin F Wagner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 1970. 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 Melvin F Wagner 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 Melvin F Wagner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $474K across 11 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Melvin F Wagner Foundation give?

Wisconsin (8 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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