Private foundation · EIN 39-6541246 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 63 grants paid, $490K total, median $5,000. 90% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: See footnote for guidelines and restrictions and limitations on awards.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
63
$490K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
90%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.3M

How to apply

Inquiries and applications should be in writing Contact: Bert L Patricia S Steigleder Ch, C/O Paul Tilleman Quarles Brady 4, Milwaukee, Wi, 4142775000 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: See footnote for guidelines and restrictions and limitations on awards.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$30K
John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$25K
John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$25K
Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$25K
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$20K
United Performing Arts FundMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$18K
Wisconsin Conservatory of MusicMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$15K
Historical Haymarket MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$15K
Next DoorSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$10K
United WayAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$10K
Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$10K
Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$10K
FIRST Stage Milwaukee Performing Arts CtMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$10K
Renaissance TheaterworksMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$10K
N & E Pelz Holocaust Ed ResourceMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Secure FuturesStaunton, VAGeneral operating$7,500
City Year MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Mequon Nature PreserveMequon, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Historic Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Pearls for Teen GirlsMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Friends of Villa TerraceMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Hope CenterWaukesha, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Hope Street MinistryMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of MetroMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
United Community CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Milwaukee FilmMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Literacy Services of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Junior AchievementPortland, ORGeneral operating$5,000
Ruach IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
City on a HillMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Lead2change IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Arts at Large IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Milwaukee Jewish FederationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Silver Spring Neighborhood CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
The Friendship Circle IncFox Point, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Artworks for MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Above the CloudsMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Black Arts Mke IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Marcus Performing Arts CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Artists Working in EducationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Core El CentroMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Islands of BrillianceMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
West Side Arts Un LimitedMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Safe SoundSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Cathedral CenterCathedral Cty, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Wild Space Dance CompanyMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$4,000
Xalaat Africa Drum and Dance for LifeMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$4,000
Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$3,000
Ozaukee Food AllianceSaukville, WIGeneral operating$3,000
Pianoarts of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$3,000
Civic Music Association of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$3,000
Ex FabulaMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$2,500
Milwaukee Tennis and Education FoundatioMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$2,500
Frankly MusicMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Wisconsin 57 · California 3 · Virginia 2 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of 1st Wisconsin Trust Co Ttee, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Inquiries and applications should be in writing Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $490K across 63 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust give?

Wisconsin (57 grants), California (3 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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