Private foundation · EIN 82-1416313 · Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

V Kirt Fiegel and Dixie Lee Fiegel 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: 3 grants paid, $110K total, median $35K. 33% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$110K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in WI
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World ReliefBaltimore, MDGeneral$45K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral$35K
Wi Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund-Uw FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$30K

By state: Maryland 1 · Illinois 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

V Kirt Fiegel and Dixie Lee Fiegel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Whitefish Bay, 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 V Kirt Fiegel and Dixie Lee Fiegel 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 V Kirt Fiegel and Dixie Lee Fiegel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 3 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does V Kirt Fiegel and Dixie Lee Fiegel Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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