Private foundation · EIN 39-6719617 · Green Bay, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph & Sarah Van Drisse Charitable Trust Uad 12-1-1999

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: 26 grants paid, $355K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$355K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hshs St Vincent HospitalGreen Bay, WIProgram support$25K
Habitat for HumanityGreen Bay, WIProgram support$25K
Her AllianceGreen Bay, WIProgram support$20K
Freedom HouseGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
CpGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern WisconsinGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
YWCAGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Family Services of Northeastern Wisconsin IncGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Aspiro IncGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Einstein ProjectGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Pauls Pantry IncGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
New Community Shelter Terri RefsguardGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Green BayGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
CASA Alba MelanieGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Angel Fund for Children With CancerGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Oral Health PartnershipGreen Bay, WIProgram support$15K
Ecumenical Partnership for HousingGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
Brown County Civic Music AssociationDe Pere, WIProgram support$10K
Foster the VillageGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
Howe Community Resource CenterGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
Encompass Early Education and Care IncGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
Cup O Joy MinistriesGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
House of HopeGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
Neville Public Museum Foundation IncGreen Bay, WIProgram support$10K
Grit 920Green Bay, WIProgram support$5,000
Literacy Green Bay IncGreen Bay, WIProgram support$5,000

About this foundation

Joseph & Sarah Van Drisse Charitable Trust Uad 12-1-1999 is a private grantmaking foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin, administered in care of Nicolet National Bank, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Joseph & Sarah Van Drisse Charitable Trust Uad 12-1-1999 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 Joseph & Sarah Van Drisse Charitable Trust Uad 12-1-1999 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $355K across 26 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Joseph & Sarah Van Drisse Charitable Trust Uad 12-1-1999 give?

Wisconsin (26 grants), per its latest filing.

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