Private foundation · EIN 65-6304345 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William and Virginia E Oosterhuis Charitable 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: 5 grants paid, $64K total, median $6,436. 40% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$64K
Median grant
$6,436
Stays in WI
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UW Platteville Foundation IncPlatteville, WIGeneral operating$39K
Trinity Reformed ChurchOrange City, IAGeneral operating$6,436
Sheldon Christian Retirement HomeSheldon, IAGeneral operating$6,436
Forest Larger Parish PresbyterianWabeno, WIGeneral operating$6,436
Church of the PalmsDelray Beach, FLGeneral operating$6,436

By state: Wisconsin 2 · Iowa 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

William and Virginia E Oosterhuis Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of US Bank, 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 William and Virginia E Oosterhuis Charitable 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 William and Virginia E Oosterhuis Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $64K across 5 grants, a median of $6,436.

Where does William and Virginia E Oosterhuis Charitable Trust give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), Iowa (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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