FFBW Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
FFBW Community Foundation is a private foundation in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. 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$42,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$370,278
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $44,500 the year before.
42% 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 | $27,000 | 8 | $384,958 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 13 | $404,830 |
| 2025 | $42,500 | 12 | $370,278 |
How to apply
FFBW Community 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $37,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Builders of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | General support | $5,000 |
| Rooted and Rising | General support | $5,000 |
| Securefutures | General support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Women's Business Iniative Corporation | General support | $5,000 |
| Acts Housing | General support | $2,500 |
| La Casa de Esperanza Inc Center for Financial Stability | General support | $2,500 |
| The Women's Center Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Employ Milwaukee Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven L Wierschem
- Leann Eddingsaas
- Lukas Kreger
- Jay B Kaun
Questions people ask
Does FFBW Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does FFBW Community Foundation give?
$42,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs FFBW Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven L Wierschem (President), Leann Eddingsaas (Treasurer (Thru 06/25)), Lukas Kreger (Treasurer) and Jay B Kaun (Secretary).