Kolaga Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Kolaga Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,923 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$255,923
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,203 the year before.
54% 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 | $254,469 | 63 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $232,203 | 79 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $255,923 | 33 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sue Kolaga Trustee 21140 Capital Drive suite 8, Pewaukee, WI 53072 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 783-4340 |
| What to submit | Appication should include description and purpose of Charitable Organization |
| Restrictions | Grants Limited to Section 501 C 3 Charitable Organizations |
What Kolaga Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 30 | $134,925 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | operating expchristmas food purchases | $18,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of WI | Operating exp | $16,000 |
| The Womens Center | Operating Exp | $11,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Operating expbest use | $8,500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | greatest Need | $8,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services B 2 Three | Operating exp | $7,500 |
| Pathfinders | Operating Exp | $7,500 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee | Operating expn Youth program | $6,000 |
| Vince Lombardi Cancer Center | Operating Exp | $6,000 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic | operating expdental clinic | $5,475 |
| Woodland Academy Lake Country | operating exp and field trips | $4,500 |
| Crivitz Area Food Pantry | Operating Exp | $4,000 |
| Walkers Point Youth Family Center | operating exp | $3,000 |
| Reins and Rides | Best Use | $2,050 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Operating Exp | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Mil | Operating Exp | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals of Southeast WI | operating Exp | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operating EXp | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | operating exp | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operating exp and WI Wonders History project | $2,000 |
| United Way backpack Supplies | School Supplies | $2,000 |
| Versiti | Operating exp | $2,000 |
| WI Humane Scoiety | operating exp | $2,000 |
| Womens Soccer Club IncWomens Cha | greatest need | $2,000 |
| Luke Home | Fundraising | $1,900 |
| Habitat for Humantity | Operating Exp | $1,500 |
| Individual | Operating Exp | $1,500 |
| Individual | operating exp | $1,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | operating exp | $1,000 |
| Sharon Lynne Wilson Center | Operating Exp | $1,000 |
| Individual | operating exp | $1,000 |
| UWM Peck School of the arts | operating exp | $1,000 |
| Individual | operation exp | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzette M Kolaga
- Molly Ann Paasdera
Questions people ask
Does Kolaga Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kolaga Family Charitable Trust give?
$255,923 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kolaga Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzette M Kolaga (Trustee) and Molly Ann Paasdera (Trustee).
What does Kolaga Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and faith communities.