American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.6 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $569,282 and the largest $4.7 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$10.6 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$569,282
- Largest grant$4.7 million
- Assets$31.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.2 million the year before.
29% 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 | $10.2 million | 12 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $10.6 million | 14 | $31.4 million |
How to apply
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $14.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants | See attachment | $4.7 million |
| Individual | See attachment | $3.4 million |
| Individual | See attachment | $1.6 million |
| Individual | See attachment | $950,000 |
| Individual | See attachment | $819,500 |
| Individual | See attachment | $697,876 |
| Individual | See attachment | $643,686 |
| Matching | See attachment | $494,878 |
| University Partnerships Cash | See attachment | $227,119 |
| Charitables | See attachment | $205,389 |
| Charitables | See attachment | $200,470 |
| Milwaukee | See attachment | $175,000 |
| Adopt A School | See attachment | $93,000 |
| University Partnerships | See attachment | $77,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William B Westrate
- Troy van Beek
- Thomas Hrdlick
- Telisa Yancy
- Tracy Schwitzer
- Jeff Swalve
- Jessica Stauffacher
- Peter Settel
- Sherina Smith
- Michael Lorion
Questions people ask
Does American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc give?
$10.6 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $569,282.
Who runs American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William B Westrate (President), Troy van Beek (Treasurer), Thomas Hrdlick (Director) and Telisa Yancy (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.