Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $473,400 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $114,600. 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$473,400
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$114,600
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $433,400 the year before.
3% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $550,900 | 36 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $433,400 | 32 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $473,400 | 33 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn 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 Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 33 | $473,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine YMCA | Human services | $114,600 |
| Individual | $58,000 | |
| Historic West Bend Theatre | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| The Threshold Incorporated | Human services | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club West Bend | Civic | $22,300 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Conservation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Washington County | Civic | $20,000 |
| Volunteer Center of Washington Cty | Civic | $20,000 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | Arts | $15,000 |
| West Bend Full Shelf Food Pantry | Human services | $15,000 |
| Cedar Community | Civic | $15,000 |
| Kewaskum Youth Scholarships Inc | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Washington County Historical Society | Civic | $10,000 |
| Blue Lotus Center | N/a | $10,000 |
| Friends Inc | Human services | $9,000 |
| Elevate Inc | Human services | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters of Washington Cou | Civic | $7,000 |
| Family Promise of Washington County | Human services | $7,000 |
| Independence First | Human services | $7,000 |
| 4C Family Center | Human services | $6,000 |
| Lakeland University | Educatinal | $6,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | Human services | $5,000 |
| Casa Guadalupe Washington County | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Caregivers of Washington Coun | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Washington County Humane Society | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Citizens Advocacy | Civic | $4,500 |
| Kettle Moraine Symphony | Arts | $2,000 |
| Hometown Heroes Inc | N/a | $2,000 |
| Roots & Branches | Civic | $2,000 |
| Bay Lakes Council- Boy Scouts | Civic | $2,000 |
| Youth and Family Project Inc | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Civic | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast | Civic | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Midwest Institutional Trust Company
- W Dirk Hausmann Hausmann Law LLC
- Marilyn L Holmquist
- Kim Palleon
Questions people ask
Does Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn give?
$473,400 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Midwest Institutional Trust Company (Trustee), W Dirk Hausmann Hausmann Law LLC (Chairman), Marilyn L Holmquist (Vice Chairman) and Kim Palleon (Secretary).
What does Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and arts and culture.