Kellogg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kellogg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $49,000 and the largest $3.9 million. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$49,000
- Largest grant$3.9 million
- Assets$57.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
42% 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 | $10,000 | 1 | $54.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 11 | $55.6 million |
| 2025 | $6.1 million | 12 | $57.6 million |
How to apply
Kellogg 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.
What Kellogg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $4.9 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $200,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Programs Inc | Provide approximately 650 acres of land and buildings in boscobel, wi to enable kellogg programs inc to offer milwaukee youth, who may otherwise not have opportunities to experience the outdoors, the ability to attend a residential summer camp. | $3.9 million |
| Breakthrough T1D (JDRF) | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | General operating support | $560,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $275,000 |
| St Joseph the Protector Fdn (Women's Care Center) | General operating support | $200,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County | General operating support | $58,000 |
| Center for Deaf-Blind Persons Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Acts Housing | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Outreach for Hope Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Elmbrook Senior Taxi Inc | Vehicle replacement program | $10,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Kellogg
- Kurt A Kellogg
- Peter M Sommerhauser
- James N Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Kellogg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kellogg Family Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $49,000.
Who runs Kellogg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William S Kellogg (Pres/Treas/Director), Kurt A Kellogg (Vp/Sec/Director), Peter M Sommerhauser (Assist. Sec/Director) and James N Phillips (Director).
What does Kellogg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.