Bossard Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bossard Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,250 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$24,250
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$505,743
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,750 the year before.
14% 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 | $24,500 | 8 | $464,577 |
| 2024 | $24,750 | 8 | $481,226 |
| 2025 | $24,250 | 7 | $505,743 |
How to apply
Bossard 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $22,250 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in | General | $10,000 |
| Lakeland University | General | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $1,500 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | General | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | General | $500 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | General | $500 |
| Tosa Skateboarders United | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Ziemer
- Robert Schmidt
- Frank W Bastian
Questions people ask
Does Bossard Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bossard Foundation Inc give?
$24,250 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Bossard Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Ziemer (Director), Robert Schmidt (Director) and Frank W Bastian (Director).