Private foundation · EIN 82-3543553 · Nashotah, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation Inc

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: 36 grants paid, $630K total, median $2,500. 72% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$630K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WI
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncMilwaukee, WIHuman services$107K
Meta House IncMilwaukee, WICompassionate treatment for women struggling with addiction$100K
Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I IncMilwaukee, WIDeveloping and constructing a permanent museum building$75K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILScholarship support$63K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICurt and sue culver professorship in economics$50K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICurt and sue culver professorship in economics$50K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIUw athletics$50K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICurt and sue culver professorship in public policy education (la follette school)$50K
Immokolee FoundationNaples, FLSocial services support$25K
Securefutures Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIFinancial literacy programs and resources for students$10K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILScholarship support$5,000
Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc (macc Fund)Milwaukee, WIScientific research for curing/treating childhood cancer and blood disorders$5,000
Network of Enlightened Women IncIndianapolis, INEducation/leadership skills for conservative university women$5,000
Southwest Florida CeoNaples, FLEducational services$5,000
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyMilwaukee, WIEducational support$5,000
Serenity InnsMilwaukee, WIAddiction treatment support$3,000
Betty Brinn Children's MuseumMilwaukee, WIEducation and development of children$2,500
Brookfield AcademyBrookfield, WIEducational support$2,500
Naples Take a Soldier Fishing IncNaples, FLVeterans social support$2,500
Wisconsin State Golf Association Foundation IncWest Allis, WIPromote golf in wisconsin$2,500
Tall Pines ConservancyNashotah, WINature preservation support$1,500
Chenequa FoundationHartland, WICommunity support$1,000
Friends of the Ruth Culver Community Library IncPrairie du Sac, WICommunity education support$1,000
Greater Delafield Community FundDelafield, WICommunity support$1,000
Hire Heroes USAAlpharetta, GAHuman services support$1,000
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra IncMilwaukee, WIPerforming arts support$1,000
Peninsula School of ArtFish Creek, WIDoor county arts support$1,000
Prevent Blindness WisconsinMilwaukee, WIImprove lives through early detection of eye conditions$1,000
Northern Door Children's CenterSister Bay, WIEarly childhood education$750
All Hands Boatworks IncMilwaukee, WIInspire, educate and empower youth through craft, science, art of boat building$500
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIShelter and addiction recovery support$500
Restoring Hope Ministries IncGreen Bay, WIChrist-centered biblical counseling for individuals and families$500
Salvation Army of Waukesha CountyWaukesha, WIHumanitarian needs in waukesha county, wisconsin$500
Ussga Memorial Fund IncElmsford, NYSupport for junior golfers/caddies through scholarships/golf promotion$500
United States Golf Association (dba Usga)Liberty Corner, NJChampion and advance the game of golf$300
Collier Community Foundation IncNaples, FLCommunity support$250

By state: Wisconsin 26 · Illinois 2 · Florida 4 · Indiana 1 · Georgia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashotah, Wisconsin, administered in care of Curt S Culver, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation Inc 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 Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $630K across 36 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (26 grants), Illinois (2 grants), Florida (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Nashotah that accept applications

All in Wisconsin
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Fotsch Family Foundationsince 2013 Nashotah, WI $3.5M55 grants · 2025 $20KPreselected only $31M
Thomas J Rolfs Foundation Incsince 1961 Nashotah, WI $1.4M19 grants · 2025 $25KPreselected only $19M
Ruehlow Family Foundation Incsince 2007 Nashotah, WI $295K17 grants · 2025 $10KPreselected only $3.6M
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation Incsince 2002 Nashotah, WI $146K7 grants · 2024 $10KPreselected only $2.2M
Ej and Meloney Kubick Family Foundationsince 2015 Nashotah, WI $61K21 grants · 2025 $1,000Yes $1.3M
Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Incsince 1943 Milwaukee, WI $56M361 grants · 2024 $100KYes $987M
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Incsince 1999 Waukesha, WI $67M108 grants · 2024 $46KPreselected only $842M
Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Incsince 2008 Madison, WI $20M3 grants · 2024 $120KPreselected only $272M
Email me matching grants