Motor Castings Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Motor Castings Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kiel, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$438,756
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $43,500 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $43,500 | 17 | $427,893 |
| 2024 | $38,500 | 20 | $438,756 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Kempen 13605 Cedar Lake Road, Kiel, WI 53024 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 476-1434 |
| What to submit | No special form required |
What Motor Castings Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $29,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Healthcare | Charitable activities of the hospital | $5,000 |
| Christo Rey Milwaukee | Catholic school support | $5,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin World Affairs Seminar | Education | $5,000 |
| Uw-Eau Claire Foundation | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| West Allis Rotary | Charitable activites of the west allis rotary club | $3,000 |
| West Allis Police Department | Domestic violence program support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable program support | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Rotary International | Charitable activities of rotary international | $1,000 |
| Sojourner's Truth House | Support for disadvantaged families | $1,000 |
| The Dominican Center | Support for disadvantaged women | $1,000 |
| American Lung Assocation | Research support | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Support for youth programs | $500 |
| Boy's Hopegirl's Hope | Support for disadvantaged youth | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Boys and girls activity programming | $500 |
| Children's Craniofacial Association | Charitable activities | $500 |
| Family Services | Support for disadvantaged families | $500 |
| From the Heart Productions | Education support | $500 |
| Fef George Barker Scholarship | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Sommerhauser
Questions people ask
Does Motor Castings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Motor Castings Foundation Inc give?
$38,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Motor Castings Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Sommerhauser (Pres. As Needed).
What does Motor Castings Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.