Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Belleville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $405,500 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $245,025 | 8 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $405,500 | 10 | $20.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 16 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Jenni & Kyle 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 Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $965,200 |
| Florida | 3 | $190,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wi Foundation | Lakeshore nature preserve frautschi center fund | $500,000 |
| Individual | Believe in our build campaign | $100,000 |
| University of Wi Foundation | Waisman center funding | $100,000 |
| Individual | Mobile lab for sea school & sccf programs | $100,000 |
| Individual | $60,000 | |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | Ice age national scenic trail maintenance | $55,000 |
| Souther Wi Bird Alliance | Childrens education program | $50,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Programs supplies summer camps lehigh acres school | $50,000 |
| Bailey-Matthews National Shell Muse | Aquarium level exhibit & youth education programs | $40,000 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | Warner park know program & goodman community pool | $30,000 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | Various education and development projects | $25,500 |
| Foundation for Dane County Parks | Get outside youth summer programming | $20,000 |
| University of Wi Foundation | Waisman center fund | $12,000 |
| Arts for All Wisconsin | Arts education programs | $7,500 |
| Marc Inc | Sound abatement project | $5,000 |
| Agrace | Agrace memorial walk | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison S Wilmeth Director
- Terry F Geurkink Director
- Chelsey Geurkink Director
- Nina Tipton Director
Questions people ask
Does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alison S Wilmeth Director (Directorpresident), Terry F Geurkink Director (Directortreasurer), Chelsey Geurkink Director (Director) and Nina Tipton Director (Director).
What does Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.