Private foundation · EIN 39-6700438 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vinger Fam Fndtn

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Prior to fall meeting in october/november) and its median grant is $7,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $111K total, median $7,500. 30% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: No restrictions; however, preferance may be given to those organizations serving southwestern wisconsin

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$111K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in WI
30%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Prior to fall meeting in october/novembe
Assets
$4.5M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in writing along with proof of organization's exempt status Contact: The Vinger Family Foundation, 10361 W Innovation Drive 350, Milwaukee, Wi, 4142038040 Deadlines: Prior to fall meeting in october/november Restrictions: No restrictions; however, preferance may be given to those organizations serving southwestern wisconsin

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 9 of 10 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gundersen Lutheran Medical FoundatiLA Crosse, WIGeneral operating support$45K
Royal Family Kids' CampFayetteville, GAGeneral operating support$15K
Shelburne MuseumShelburne, VTGeneral operating support$10K
Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VTGeneral operating support$10K
Evergreen CemeteryBarrington, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Charlotte Volunteer Fire Rescue SvsCharlotte, VTGeneral operating support$5,000
Uw-Lacrosse FoundationLacrosse, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
Coyotes Amateur Hockey AssociationScottsdale, AZGeneral operating support$5,000
National Society of the DeafSilver Spign, MDGeneral operating support$2,000

By state: Wisconsin 3 · Vermont 3 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1 · Arizona 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Vinger Fam Fndtn is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jacobus Wealth Management Inc, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Vinger Fam Fndtn accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in writing along with proof of organization's exempt status Deadlines: Prior to fall meeting in october/november.

How much does Vinger Fam Fndtn give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $111K across 10 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Vinger Fam Fndtn give?

Wisconsin (3 grants), Vermont (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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