Engelke Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Engelke Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.8 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 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 | $2.5 million | 50 | $89.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 21 | $107 million |
How to apply
Engelke Family 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.
What Engelke Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 6 | $945,433 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $375,000 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $279,450 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carter Center Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1.8 million |
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Buffalo | Funds for the communication and assistive device laboratory | $854,433 |
| Gallaudet University | Unrestricted charitable grant | $375,000 |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | Unrestricted charitable grant | $207,450 |
| Obama Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| UNICEF | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Safe Harbor Children's Alliance | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Rubin for Kids | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Madison | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,000 |
| Covenant House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Map International | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Engelke
- Susan L Engelke
- Timothy W Engelke
- Christopher R Engelke
Questions people ask
Does Engelke Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Engelke Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Engelke Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Engelke (President, Treasurer, Dir.), Susan L Engelke (VP, Secretary. Director), Timothy W Engelke (Director) and Christopher R Engelke (Director).
What does Engelke Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.