Turek Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Turek Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New Berlin, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$33,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$613,045
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,050 the year before.
60% 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 | $27,450 | 13 | $641,156 |
| 2024 | $33,050 | 16 | $626,866 |
| 2025 | $33,500 | 15 | $613,045 |
How to apply
Turek Charitable Trust 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 Turek Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $33,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Forward | operating support | $10,000 |
| Froedtert Eye Institute | operating support | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | operating support | $3,850 |
| Life Navigators | operating support | $3,600 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | operating support | $2,300 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | operating support | $2,000 |
| Meta House | operating support | $1,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish | operating support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | operating support | $1,000 |
| Susan Komen Southeast WI Foundation | operating support | $1,000 |
| Beyond Vision | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Misericordia | operating support | $500 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Neurosciences | operating support | $500 |
| WI Breast Cancer Showhouse | operating support | $500 |
| Broadscope Disability Services | operating support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula C Strelitz
Questions people ask
Does Turek Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Turek Charitable Trust give?
$33,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Turek Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Paula C Strelitz (Trustee).
What does Turek Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.