Sommerhauser Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sommerhauser Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,950 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $13,500. 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$92,950
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$373,205
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $94,552 the year before.
65% 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 | $90,750 | 20 | $491,836 |
| 2024 | $94,552 | 20 | $428,811 |
| 2025 | $92,950 | 20 | $373,205 |
How to apply
Sommerhauser 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 Sommerhauser Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $42,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $20,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $750 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | General operating support | $13,500 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation (Northwestern Memorial Healthcare) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Systems Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerr county flood relief | $2,000 |
| United Community Center Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Whitefish Bay Public Library Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research (Brightfocus Foundation) | General operating support | $750 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | General operating support | $250 |
| Cristo Rey Network | General operating support | $200 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | General operating support | $150 |
| Peninsula School of Art Inc | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter M Sommerhauser
- Elizabeth H Sommerhauser
- Lisa E Eickberg
- Brian L Sommerhauser
- James N Phillips
- Joan D Klimpel
Questions people ask
Does Sommerhauser Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sommerhauser Foundation Inc give?
$92,950 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sommerhauser Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter M Sommerhauser (President/Director), Elizabeth H Sommerhauser (Vice Pres/Treasurer/Director), Lisa E Eickberg (Vice Pres/Secretary/Director) and Brian L Sommerhauser (Vice Pres/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sommerhauser Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.