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James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Waukesha, Wisconsin · EIN 396744914

James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $22,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,0005$1.5 million
2024$1.3 million4$234

How to apply

James and Yvonne Ziemer Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin3$1.6 million
Illinois1$200

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Donor-advised fund for grantmaking to public charities$1.6 million
Uw-Lacrosse Foundation
La Crosse, WI
Support to provide education to students$10,000
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Support of economic education to youth$5,000
Alzheimers Association
Chicago, IL
General operations$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation give?

$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James Ziemer (Trustee) and Yvonne Ziemer (Trustee).

What does James and Yvonne Ziemer Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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