Private foundation · EIN 42-6278047 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Josephine R Witte Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $110K total, median $110K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$110K
Median grant
$110K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa Foundation Attn Brenda WrightIowa City, IAGeneral operating$110K

About this foundation

Josephine R Witte Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1978. 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 Josephine R Witte Trust 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 Josephine R Witte Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 1 grants, a median of $110K.

Where does Josephine R Witte Trust give?

Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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