Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,177 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$203,177
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,025 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,750 | 11 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $117,025 | 10 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $203,177 | 12 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Eppstein Uhen Tennessen 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 Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $173,177 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Program support | $100,000 |
| The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Education Foundation | Program support | $23,177 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region | Program support | $10,000 |
| Centro Hispano Inc | Program support - grant 1 of 2 | $10,000 |
| Valley Kids Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Youth on Record Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Create Your Dreams Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| SP Milwaukee Propcol LLC | Run by river 5k sponsor - for the benefit of ignite the spirit fund - milwaukee | $5,000 |
| Naiop Wisconsin Chapter Inc | Mke cre silver sponsor | $2,500 |
| Community Advocates Inc | 2025 feed your soul sponsorship w/eua - champion level | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg Uhen
- Sam Eppstein
- Rich Tennessen
- Angela King
Questions people ask
Does Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc give?
$203,177 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Greg Uhen (President/Director), Sam Eppstein (Director), Rich Tennessen (Vice President/Director) and Angela King (Treasurer).
What does Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.