Private foundation · EIN 81-3680925 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Engh 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $720K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$720K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Minneapolis Institute of ArtMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$245K
Habitat for Humanity Greater TetonJackson, WYGeneral operating$150K
St Johns Episcopal Church of Jh WyJackson, WYGeneral operating$50K
Constellation FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$50K
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WYGeneral operating$35K
American Friends of the Prado MuseumMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$25K
One22 IncJackson, WYGeneral operating$25K
Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy ProjectJackson, WYGeneral operating$25K
Astoria Park ConservancyJackson, WYGeneral operating$20K
Grace-Trinity Community ChurchMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Macphail Center for MusicMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Project SuccessMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Hole Food RescueJackson, WYGeneral operating$10K
Global Rights for WomenMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Planned Parenthood of MnndsdSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$10K
Jackson Hole Food & WineJackson, WYGeneral operating$10K
Legal Aid of Wyoming IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating$5,000
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$5,000
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$2,500
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Minnesota 11 · Wyoming 9

About this foundation

Engh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Nancy Engh, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Engh Foundation 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 Engh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $720K across 20 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Engh Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), Wyoming (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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