Salzwedel Family Fund LTD
Preselected recipients only
Salzwedel Family Fund LTD is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $778,490 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,212 and the largest $345,000. 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$778,490
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,212
- Largest grant$345,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $691,419 the year before.
68% 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 | $630,789 | 50 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $691,419 | 45 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $778,490 | 44 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Salzwedel Family Fund LTD 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 Salzwedel Family Fund LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $355,000 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $320,378 |
| Michigan | 1 | $91,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,319 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,105 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College | General Operations | $345,000 |
| UW Foundation | General Operations | $106,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | General Operations | $91,000 |
| YMCA of Dane County | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Friends of UW Health | General Operations | $30,080 |
| Heartland Church OF SUN PRAIRIE | General Operations | $20,000 |
| American Family Children's Hospital | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement OF WISCONSIN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| McComb-Bruchs Performing Arts Center | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Road Home Dane County | General Operations | $7,964 |
| Bethel Horizons foundation | General Operations | $5,250 |
| Central Lyon Foundation | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | General Operations | $5,000 |
| UWDC - Shelter Friends of Dane Co | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Village Diaper Bank | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Waunakee food for kidz | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General Operations | $3,000 |
| The Odyssey Project | General Operations | $3,000 |
| WI Tribal Education Program | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Cure for Casey | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Gifts of Adoption | General Operations | $2,319 |
| National Alliance on Mental Health | General Operations | $2,105 |
| Child Loss Foundation | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Madison Children's Museum | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Bethel Home & Services Foundation | General Operations | $1,350 |
| Goodman Center | General Operations | $1,120 |
| WI Chamber of Orchestra | General Operations | $1,044 |
| Agape Ranch | General Operations | $1,030 |
| Foundation for Dane County parks | General Operations | $1,030 |
| Babies & Beyond of WI | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Bereaved Parents of Madison | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Fond-Blanc Foundation | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Four Diamonds | General Operations | $1,000 |
| UW Foundation Carbone Center | General Operations | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | General Operations | $500 |
| World Vision | General Operations | $500 |
| Project Purple | General Operations | $270 |
| Blood Cancer United | General Operations | $263 |
| Donate Badger | General Operations | $260 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Salzwedel
- Jack Salzwedel
- Tyler Salzwedel
- Katy Lea
- Luke Salzwedel
Questions people ask
Does Salzwedel Family Fund LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Salzwedel Family Fund LTD give?
$778,490 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,212.
Who runs Salzwedel Family Fund LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Sara Salzwedel (President), Jack Salzwedel (President), Tyler Salzwedel (Vice President) and Katy Lea (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Salzwedel Family Fund LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.