Gebhardt Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gebhardt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mequon, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $720,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $230,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$720,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $588,081 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 | $509,378 | 13 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $588,081 | 10 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $720,000 | 12 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gebhardt Foundation Inc 2609 W Lake Isle Drive, Mequon, WI 53092-6201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 236-9804, shammilll2@yahoo.com |
| Restrictions | Individuals - provided grants are made persuant to a written objective grant - making program which has received an advance ruling from the IRS. |
What Gebhardt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | $720,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Educational | $230,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Educational | $200,000 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Capuchin Community Services | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Casa Romero Renewal Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Benedict Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Dominican High School | Educational | $15,000 |
| Alpha Sigma Nu | General program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Hammill
- Ellen C Nygaard
Questions people ask
Does Gebhardt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gebhardt Foundation Inc give?
$720,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Gebhardt Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Hammill (Pres/Treas) and Ellen C Nygaard (Secretary).
What does Gebhardt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.