Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation
Accepts applications
Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $242,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $242,500 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 4 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Affeldt Koeppen Gerlach FDTN 8741 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53227 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 321-4560, david.affeldt@affeldtlaw.com |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | According to bylaws |
What Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservancy for Healing and Heritag | Program support | $100,000 |
| Versiti Blood Research Institute | Program support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee County Historical Society | Program support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art Design | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Affeldt
- Thomas Boettcher
- Thomas Tuttle
Questions people ask
Does Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Affeldt (President), Thomas Boettcher (Vice President) and Thomas Tuttle (Treasurersecretary).
What does Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.