Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation
Accepts applications
Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,117 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $44,625. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,117
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$44,625
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $71,993 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $67,022 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $71,993 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $65,117 | 7 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Elsner 2329 E Belleview Place Apt C, Milwaukee, WI 53211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 964-0549 |
| What to submit | No formal application - requests must be in writing |
What Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $65,117 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Lloyd Wright Burnham Block | Burnham block project | $44,625 |
| Wisconsin Historical Society | General support | $7,292 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General support | $6,750 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Wild Space Dance Co | General support | $1,000 |
| Glacial Lakes Conservancy | General support | $250 |
| PBS | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Elsner III
- Margaret Howland
- Barbara Elsner
- Kate Lilek
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation give?
$65,117 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Elsner III (President & Treasurer), Margaret Howland (Secretary), Barbara Elsner (Member) and Kate Lilek (Member).
What does Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.