Private foundation · EIN 39-6681490 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kalscheur Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $405K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$405K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Young LifeLouisville, COMadison & Mt. Horeb Fund$40K
Save Our AlliesChapel Hill, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
The International Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia FSarasota, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Town of Cross PlainsCross Plains, WIPark and community center$20K
Christ Memorial Lutheran ChurchFitchburg, WIPre-School Fund$15K
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
Logan James Herr Foundation IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$12K
Wisconsin Regional Training Center IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$12K
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders AssociatiMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Attic Angel AssociationMiddleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Badger Honor Flight IncorporatedMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Christ Memorial Lutheran ChurchFitchburg, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Deforest Police Foundation IncDeforest, WIK-9 Program$10K
National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin IncWest Allis, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
National Wrestling Hall of Fame IncStillwater, OKPower Beyond Endowment Campaign$10K
Ss Anthony & Philip Congregation Highland Wi IncHighland, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Wisconsin VFW Foundation IncCamp Douglas, WIPost 8216, Middleton WI$10K
Wisconsin American Legion Foundation IncPortage, WIAmerican Legion Post 245, Cross Plains WI$8,000
Wisconsin VFW Foundation IncCamp Douglas, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$8,000
Oregon Area Food Pantry IncOregon, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$7,000
Gildas Club Madison Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$6,700
Mount Horeb Area Wrestling IncMount Horeb, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Blackhawk Evangelical Free Church IncMiddleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Christ Memorial Lutheran ChurchFitchburg, WIHigher Ground Fund$5,000
City of MiddletonMiddleton, WIK-9 Program$5,000
Domestic Abuse Intervention ServicesMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Energy Services IncFitchburg, WIKeep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund$5,000
Green Beret FoundationMontgomery, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Habitat for Humanity International IncMadison, WIDane County Fund$5,000
Home of Our OwnNew Glarus, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Monroe Clinic and Hospital FoundationMonroe, WILittle Golf Event and Hospice Fund$5,000
Oregon Area Fire and Ems Association IncOregon, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin CharitableMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Madison IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Task Force Dagger FoundationNavarre, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
University of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIUW Children's Hospital$5,000
National Football League Alumni IncMount Laurel, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
Cross Plains Volunteer Firefighter CorporationCross Plains, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Cross Plains-Berry Emergency Medical ServiceCross Plains, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Friends of PBS Wisconsin IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Luke House IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Middleton Ems IncMiddleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Middleton Fire DistrictMiddleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire DepartmentMount Horeb, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
St Francis Xavier Parish and School Supporting OrgCross Plains, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
St Maria Goretti Catholic ChurchMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
St Marys of Pine Bluff Catholic ChurchCross Plains, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
St Peter Catholic ChurchMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Mark Osieckis Casting for Kids IncVerona, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Dugout Club IncWaunakee, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,100
Mad-City Ski TeamMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Madison IncMadison, WICharitable Event$1,000
Special Olympics IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Stoughton Fair AssociationStoughton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Wisconsin Amputee Golf Association IncGreen Bay, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$600
Sauk Prairie Wrestling ClubLodi, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$300

By state: Wisconsin 49 · Colorado 1 · Florida 2 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Kalscheur Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Kalscheur Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kalscheur Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $405K across 58 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Kalscheur Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (49 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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