Private foundation · EIN 81-6924530 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Smarelli 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: 6 grants paid, $983K total, median $13K. 67% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$983K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in WI
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pius Xi High SchoolMilwaukee, WIEducational$855K
Eisenhower CenterMilwaukee, WICharitable$100K
Italian Community CenterMilwaukee, WICharitable$20K
Wounded Warriors Abilities RanchPinellas Park, FLCharitable$5,000
Twin Bridge Rescue SquadCrivitz, WICharitable$2,000
Leukemia and Lumphoma Soc Blood Cancer UnitedWashington, DCScientific$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 4 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Smarelli Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Smarelli 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 Smarelli Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $983K across 6 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Smarelli Charitable Tr give?

Wisconsin (4 grants), Florida (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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