Private foundation · EIN 41-6463406 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donald Weesner Charitable Tr 110898

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: 8 grants paid, $307K total, median $43K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$307K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great River GreeningSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$61K
Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRosevile, MNGeneral operating$60K
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning CenterFinland, MNGeneral operating$51K
Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature CenterWest St Paul, MNGeneral operating$50K
Twin Cities PBSSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$35K
True FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating$25K
Great Lakes AquariumDuluth, MNGeneral operating$20K
Lake Superior ZooDuluth, MNGeneral operating$5,000

About this foundation

Donald Weesner Charitable Tr 110898 is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of U S Bank National Association, 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.

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Does Donald Weesner Charitable Tr 110898 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 Donald Weesner Charitable Tr 110898 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $307K across 8 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Donald Weesner Charitable Tr 110898 give?

Minnesota (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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