Thomas J Rolfs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas J Rolfs Foundation is a private foundation in Nashotah, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$30.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 19 | $27.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 22 | $29.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 19 | $30.7 million |
How to apply
Thomas J Rolfs Foundation 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 Thomas J Rolfs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $648,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $300,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $275,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame University | General purposes | $300,000 |
| Burke Academy | General purposes | $275,000 |
| Marquette University | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Mowa | General purposes | $180,000 |
| The University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Versiti | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Christo Rey Jesuit High School | General purposes | $48,000 |
| Kettle Moraine YMCA | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Avsc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| West Bend Friends of Parks and Recreation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Andean Health | General purposes | $25,000 |
| West Bend Full Shelf Food Pantry | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Tall Pines Conservancy | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Holderness School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Team Echelon | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Threshold Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington County Humane Society | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Brass Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Claire L Rolfs
- Thomas J Rolfs Jr
- Theodore R Rolfs
- Janet M Storr
Questions people ask
Does Thomas J Rolfs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas J Rolfs Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thomas J Rolfs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Claire L Rolfs (President), Thomas J Rolfs Jr (Vice President), Theodore R Rolfs (Secy/Treas) and Janet M Storr (Director).
What does Thomas J Rolfs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.