Aloysius Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aloysius Foundation is a private foundation in Middleton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $30,000. 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$169,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $172,500 the year before.
5% 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 | $169,500 | 27 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $172,500 | 25 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $169,500 | 22 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Aloysius Foundation 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 Aloysius Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $18,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Parish | General operating expenses | $26,000 |
| University of Dallas | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Canons Regular of St John Cantius | General operating expenses | $11,000 |
| Priestly Fraternity of St Peter | General operating expenses | $11,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Crisis Magazine | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Corpus Christi Monastery | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Mother of Divine Grace | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Valley of Our Lady Monastery | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General operating expenses | $4,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Portage County | General operating expenses | $3,500 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry of Portage County | General operating expenses | $3,500 |
| Aid to the Church in Need | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Crime Prevention Research Center | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Home School Legal Defense Foundation | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Wi Right to Life Educational Fund | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Center of the American Experiment | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Pro Life Across America | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| University of Chicago | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Erna Kostuch
- Thomas Kostuch
- Keith Kostuch
- Lydia Kostuch
- William Kostuch
- Hannah Kostuch
Questions people ask
Does Aloysius Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aloysius Foundation give?
$169,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Aloysius Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Erna Kostuch (President & Ceo), Thomas Kostuch (Director), Keith Kostuch (Director) and Lydia Kostuch (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Aloysius Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.