Locher Family Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Locher Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$343,584
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $14,000 | 16 | $277,218 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | 2 | $305,792 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 15 | $343,584 |
How to apply
| Contact | Trust Point inc 230 Front Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 782-1148 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to La Crosse area charities |
What Locher Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Roland a. Locher memorial | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| La Crosse Symphony Orchestra | Arts | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Coulee Region Humane Society Inc | Animal protection and | $500 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | Health | $500 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | Environmental | $500 |
| St Clare Health Mission | Health | $500 |
| Women's Fund | Humanitarian | $250 |
| Wafer | Humanitarian | $250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Humanitarian | $250 |
| Children's Museum | Education | $250 |
| Hunger Task Force | Humanitarian aid | $250 |
| Salvation Army | Humanitarian | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Locher
- Christian Locher
- Matthew Locher
- Eric Locher
Questions people ask
Does Locher Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Locher Family Foundation Trust give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Locher Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra Locher (Trustee), Christian Locher (Trustee), Matthew Locher (Trustee) and Eric Locher (Trustee).
What does Locher Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.