Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $473,550 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $43,050 and the largest $43,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$473,550
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$43,050
- Largest grant$43,050
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $451,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $425,018 | 11 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $451,000 | 11 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $473,550 | 11 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $344,400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $86,100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $43,050 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan County Humane Society | General operating | $43,050 |
| St James United Church of Christ | General operating | $43,050 |
| Lakeland University | Scholarship | $43,050 |
| Uw-Sheboygan County Foundation | Scholarship | $43,050 |
| Aurora Health Foundation | General operating | $43,050 |
| Alzheimers Association | General operating | $43,050 |
| Unity Christian Church | General operating | $43,050 |
| Children's Hospital & Health | General operating | $43,050 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $43,050 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General operating | $43,050 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $43,050 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Ellis
- Jim Kitzinger
- Delores Slesrick
- Robin J Callan
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn give?
$473,550 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $43,050.
Who runs Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Ellis (Co-Trustee), Jim Kitzinger (Co-Trustee), Delores Slesrick (Co-Trustee) and Robin J Callan (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Melvin F and Ellen L Wagner Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.