Graef Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Graef Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$82,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$819,486
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $16,000 the year before.
64% of its 2024 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 | $16,000 | 4 | $727,499 |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 11 | $819,486 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Kissinger 275 West Wisconsin Ave Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 259-1500 |
| What to submit | Request letter, description of the event or purpose, brochures |
| Restrictions | Engineering students, student organizations, grants are limited to irc sec. 501(c)(3) organization with an irc sec. 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) public charity status. |
What Graef Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $77,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Scholarship program | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Marquette University | Scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Illinois | Alumni scholarship program | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Scholarship program | $3,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Platteville | Scholarship program | $3,000 |
| American Society of Civil Engineers Inc Wisconsin Section | General support | $1,500 |
| STEM Forward Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Kids Building Wisconsin | Event support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Kissinger
- Kenneth Grebe
- Richard Bub
- John Goetter
Questions people ask
Does Graef Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Graef Foundation Inc give?
$82,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Graef Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Kissinger (President/Treasurer/Director), Kenneth Grebe (Director), Richard Bub (Director) and John Goetter (Director/Secretary).
What does Graef Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.