Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $180,000 | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 22 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 23 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust 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 Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Historic haymarket milwaukee | $1.0 million |
| Douglas County Land Conservancy | General | $50,000 |
| Lifestriders | General | $50,000 |
| Vision Forward | General | $50,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | General | $45,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | General | $45,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | General | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | General | $35,000 |
| Drake University | General | $30,000 |
| Kandu Industries | General | $30,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | General | $20,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | General | $20,000 |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver | General | $20,000 |
| Help and Hope Center | General | $20,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Life sports program | $15,000 |
| Wildlife in Need Center LTD | General | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | General | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics of Colorado | General | $10,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | General | $10,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Hedrick
- Leona I Fitzsimonds
- Stephen R Fitzsimonds
- Michael Hedrick
- Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds
Questions people ask
Does Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Hedrick (Trustee), Leona I Fitzsimonds (Trustee), Stephen R Fitzsimonds (Trustee) and Michael Hedrick (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and animals.