Sommer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sommer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,500 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$69,500
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $72,308 | 45 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 43 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $69,500 | 41 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Sommer 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 Sommer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $18,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $6,750 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | 5 | $6,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,250 |
| Illinois | 3 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applegate Regional Theatre Inc | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $8,000 |
| Venice Symphony (Florida) | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $6,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Garde | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Suncoast Humane Society | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Bristol Fire Department | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Venice Public Library | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Miami University | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Colgate University | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Dension University | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Downs Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Middlesex School | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| St John's Presbyterian Attn Cemetery Fund | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| White Lake Sailing School | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Lemon Bay Conservancy | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Monarch High School | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc Institute for Rowing Leadership | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Cottey College | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Dexter School | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Coalition | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| HDPS Inc Under Leslie Shankman School Corp | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Maxwell Gaudenzi Benefit Fund | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Nols National Outdoor Leadership School | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| San Miguel Educational Fund (Koto-Fm Radio) | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| St Marks School | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| White Lake Arts Council | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| White Lake Community | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Community Food Share | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $750 |
| Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $750 |
| Mass Audobon Society for Drumlin Farm | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $500 |
| Seagullseafarer Camps | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $500 |
| The Innocence Project | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $500 |
| Wbur | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $500 |
| 5K for Jkchanging Parkinson's | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Sommer
- Scott Sommer
- Erich Sommer
- Jeffrey Sommer
- Erin Sommer
Questions people ask
Does Sommer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sommer Family Foundation Inc give?
$69,500 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sommer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Sommer (President / Director), Scott Sommer (Secretary / Director), Erich Sommer (Director) and Jeffrey Sommer (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sommer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.