Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 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 | $155,000 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 7 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 8 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier 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 Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $125,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW Stevens Point Foundation - Ecological Program | Vallier treehaven resident ecologist | $40,000 |
| UW Stevens Point Foundation - Ecological Program | Vallier treehaven resident ecologist | $40,000 |
| Kids on the Block | General operations | $30,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Center | Preschool programs | $28,000 |
| UW Stevens Point Foundation | Treehaven college programs | $12,000 |
| Friends of Warren Co Parks & Recreation | General operations | $12,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Kentucky | Memorial alice h kummer | $8,000 |
| Forest Home Cemetery | Garden preservation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William G Kummer
- Katherine A Kummer Varugese
- Christopher M Kummer
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William G Kummer (President/Director), Katherine A Kummer Varugese (Director) and Christopher M Kummer (Secretary, Treasurer, Dire).
What does Dorothy Kopmeier Vallier Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.