Private foundation · EIN 43-6882508 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William F and Mary Louise Wischmeyer 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $162K total, median $2,250. 29% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$162K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in AZ
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lutheran Social Services of the SouthwestPhoenix, AZHealth and human services$30K
Lutheran Family & Children's ServicesSt Louis, MOTo help families, children, and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life through jesus christ$27K
Christ the Lord Lutheran ChurchCarefree, AZTo foster christian fellowship and love and extend a helping hand to those in need$21K
Salvation Army of PhoenixPhoenix, AZTo provide support to the community$16K
Missouri Military AcademyMexico, MOScholarship foundation$10K
Stealing Hearts RescueGlendale, AZTo provide care for animals in the shelter$10K
Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MDTo save and improve lives in the poorest parts of the world$7,500
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYTo honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller who laid down his life to save others on 9/11/2001$5,000
US VetsLos Angeles, CATo provide support to veterans in phoenix, az$5,000
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization IncChandler, AZScholarships for the navajo christion preparatory academy$3,000
Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission IncRock Point, AZMission and school for native americans$3,000
Hazelden Philanthropy - Betty Ford FoundationSt Paul, MNTo provide support for mental health$2,500
Active MindsWashington, DCSchool programs with a focus on mental health in young adults nationwide$2,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo provide international health care$2,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILNationwide food bank network$2,000
Folds HonorOwasso, OKScholarships/ financial assistance to children of fallen soldiers and disabled veterans$2,000
Foothills Caring CorpsCarefree, AZPromote independence and enhance quality of life for homebound residents in the community.$2,000
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOProvide veterinary care & rescue and rehabilitate animals to place in permanent homes$2,000
National Park TrustRockville, MDTo provide support to the national parks$2,000
Operartion Food SearchSt Louis, MOTo provide support for food for the needy$2,000
Outreach InternationalKansas City, MOInternational assistance to community leaders to find solutions for health care, education and poverty$2,000
Reading Is FundamentalWashington, DCLiteracy services and programs for children$2,000
The Hunger ProjectNew York, NYInternational food bank network, education in farming and sustainability$2,000
Robert Soper FoundationPhoenix, MOHonor the life of rob by providing support of those pursuing trade-based career and orgs to become better fathers$1,000

By state: Arizona 7 · Missouri 6 · Maryland 2 · New York 3 · California 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

William F and Mary Louise Wischmeyer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of William F Wischmeyer, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 William F and Mary Louise Wischmeyer Family Foundation 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 William F and Mary Louise Wischmeyer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $162K across 24 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does William F and Mary Louise Wischmeyer Family Foundation give?

Arizona (7 grants), Missouri (6 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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