Private foundation · EIN 85-4041540 · Pewaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fleckenstein 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $188K total, median $5,400. 70% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$188K
Median grant
$5,400
Stays in WI
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Young America's FoundationReston, VAGeneral support$75K
LhsagmWest Allis, WIGeneral support$50K
Wisconsin Bike FederationMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$25K
Kids Matter IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$10K
New Road MissionSouthampton, NJGeneral support$5,800
Umdf IncPittsburg, PAGeneral support$5,000
Eye Witness for Life LtdWauwatosa, WIGeneral support$5,000
Life Connection MukwonagoMukwonago, WIGeneral support$5,000
Redeem and Restore CenterPewaukee, WIGeneral support$4,000
American Heart AssociationMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$3,000

By state: Wisconsin 7 · Virginia 1 · New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of John L Fleckenstein, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc 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 Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $188K across 10 grants, a median of $5,400.

Where does Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (7 grants), Virginia (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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