The Vinger Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Vinger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$111,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $36,000 | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 12 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $111,000 | 10 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Vinger Family Foundation 10361 W Innovation Drive 350, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 203-8040 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing along with proof of organization's exempt status |
| Deadlines | Prior to fall meeting in october/november |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; however, preferance may be given to those organizations serving southwestern Wisconsin |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $54,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundati | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Royal Family Kids' Camp | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Volunteer Fire Rescue SVS | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Uw-Lacrosse Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Melrose Mindoro High School | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| National Society of the Deaf | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Stickler
- Kayla Vinger
- Christopher A Vinger
- Eric A Vinger
- Kelly Vinger
- Doris Vinger
- Caden J Vinger
Questions people ask
Does The Vinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to fall meeting in october/november.
How much does The Vinger Family Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Vinger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Stickler (Trustee), Kayla Vinger (Trustee), Christopher A Vinger (Trustee) and Eric A Vinger (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.