Private foundation · EIN 93-6019493 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ernest a Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund

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: 1 grants paid, $74K total, median $74K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$74K
Median grant
$74K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohsu - CmePortland, ORSponsor medical lectures$74K

About this foundation

Ernest a Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 1970. 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 Ernest a Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund 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 Ernest a Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $74K across 1 grants, a median of $74K.

Where does Ernest a Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund give?

Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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