Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashotah, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$295,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $481,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $255,250 | 14 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $481,500 | 24 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $295,000 | 16 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc 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 Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $205,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $32,500 |
| California | 4 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | General operations | $100,000 |
| Hope Street Ministry | General operations | $50,000 |
| Pure Freedom Ministries | General operations | $32,500 |
| Young Life | General operations | $17,500 |
| Humane Animal Welfare Society | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lake Country Caring | General operations | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | General operations | $10,000 |
| North Lake Education Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General operations | $10,000 |
| UNICEF | General operations | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General operations | $5,000 |
| Family House | General operations | $5,000 |
| Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $5,000 |
| Life Moves | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen M Ruehlow
- Theresa A McKitrick
- David B Ruehlow
- Renee M Woods
Questions people ask
Does Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc give?
$295,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen M Ruehlow (President), Theresa A McKitrick (Vice President), David B Ruehlow (Treasurer) and Renee M Woods (Secretary).
What does Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.