Private foundation · EIN 47-6326748 · Waukesha, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorn Charitable Tr

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: 1 grants paid, $315K total, median $315K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$315K
Median grant
$315K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Joseph ParishAppleton, WIProgram support$315K

About this foundation

Dorn Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin, administered in care of Waukesha State Bank, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Dorn Charitable Tr 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 Dorn Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $315K across 1 grants, a median of $315K.

Where does Dorn Charitable Tr give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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