Private foundation · EIN 87-2660123 · Pewaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Himes 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: 6 grants paid, $64K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$64K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist Church of WausauWausau, WIThe mission of the united methodist church is to make disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of the world.$14K
Never Forgotten Honor FlightWausau, WIThe never forgotten honor flight is a not-for-profit organization of dedicated volunteers providing veterans with closure, gratitude & resp…$10K
Salvation Army Wisconsin & Upper MichiganWauwatosa, WIThe salvation army, an international movement, is an evangical part of the universal christian church, its message is based on the bible. i…$10K
Wausau American LegionWausau, WIAmerican legion family in wausau works hard to be a community orientated service organization. post 10, unit 10 of the american legion auxi…$10K
Marshfield Area Community Foundation IncMarshfield, WIMacfi creates a partnership with caring members of the community to assess the needs and priorities of the marshfield area and assists them…$10K
Camp American Legion Lake TomahawkLake Tomahawk, WICamp is a place for wisconsin veterans, military, and their families to come together in a safe place; a place where others may have shared…$10K

About this foundation

Himes Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of John Fitzgerald, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Himes 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 Himes Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $64K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Himes Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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