Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity
Preselected recipients only
Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $201,008 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$201,008
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$124 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 22 | $117 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 22 | $124 million |
How to apply
Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity 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 Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $5.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State System | General operating | $1.2 million |
| University of Minnesota | General operating | $912,185 |
| University of St Thomas | General operating | $666,146 |
| St Olaf College | General operating | $351,806 |
| Augsburg College | General operating | $261,822 |
| Concordia University | General operating | $252,593 |
| Macalester College | General operating | $232,486 |
| Carleton College | General operating | $229,190 |
| St Catherine University | General operating | $224,136 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | General operating | $209,743 |
| Bethel University | General operating | $205,898 |
| Concordia College | General operating | $196,119 |
| Hamline University | General operating | $183,264 |
| College of St Scholastica | General operating | $178,650 |
| St John's University | General operating | $153,270 |
| College of St Benedict | General operating | $149,534 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul | General operating | $142,722 |
| St Mary's University of Minnesota | General operating | $96,247 |
| Minneapolis College of Art & Design | General operating | $77,239 |
| Leech Lake Tribal College | General operating | $11,500 |
| White Earth Tribal and Community College | General operating | $6,500 |
| Red Lake Nation College | General operating | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank NA
- Becky Roloff
- Robert Bruininks
- Sharon Pierce Evans
- Gaye Adams Massey
- Melissa Lopez Franzen
- John R Finnegan Jr
Questions people ask
Does Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $201,008.
Who runs Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank NA (Trustee), Becky Roloff (Co-Trustee), Robert Bruininks (Co-Trustee) and Sharon Pierce Evans (Co-Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.