Hartwig Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hartwig Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Appleton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $712,500 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$712,500
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $650,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $692,000 | 40 | $13.6 million |
| 2023 | $650,000 | 36 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $712,500 | 39 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
Hartwig Family 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.
What Hartwig Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 39 | $712,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier | Unrestricted charitable grant | $200,000 |
| Riverside Cemetery Association | Chapel construction | $75,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Fund | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Fox Valley Lutheran High School | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| History Museum at the Castle | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Little Chute Windmill Association | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Fox Cities Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Appleton Historical Society | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Catalpa Health | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| St Paul Elder Services - Providence | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| YMCA of the Fox Cities | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $12,000 |
| Building for Kids | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Community Outreach Transitional Services | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Fox Valley Symphony | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Hearthstone Historic House Museum | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Lawrence University | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Leaven | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Cross | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Spierings Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Trout Museum of Art | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Fox Valley | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Bubolz Nature Preserve | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Community Clothes Closet | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Memory Project | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Harbor House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Pillars | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Soar Fox Cities | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Spiritus Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Food Program Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| St Mary Catholic Schools | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| You Belong Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Hartwig
- Evelyn Hartwig
- Gary Wynveen
- Hans Hartwig
Questions people ask
Does Hartwig Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hartwig Family Foundation Inc give?
$712,500 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hartwig Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Hartwig (Director, Pres/Treasurer), Evelyn Hartwig (Director, Secretary), Gary Wynveen (Director) and Hans Hartwig (Director).
What does Hartwig Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.