US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Appleton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 208 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $800,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants208
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $4.3 million | 155 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 208 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Applications Must Be Submitted Onli 425 Better Way, Appleton, WI 54915 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 243-5806, foundation@usventure.com |
| What to submit | Applications can be submitted at www.usventure.com/us-venture-schmidt-family-foundation/#grants-sponsorships program grants will be awarded to help the disadvantaged, improve the quality of people's lives, and strengthen our communities. Program grants will typically fund: - requests that demonstrate long-term results for a substantial number of people - organizations with clarity of mission and a strong focus on effective outcomes - organizations in good health, including financial stability, high caliber of staff and board - requests with support from a broad base of funding sources; U.S. Venture prefers not to be the sole funder of any one project or program |
| Deadlines | See webpage for deadlines in january, april, august, and october |
| Restrictions | Consideration is given to needs that fulfill the foundation's mission within the following impact areas: education jobs & economy family support & social connectedness physical health psychological health & addiction human services others as determined by the board typically outside program grant funding: -grants to individuals or specific families, to underwrite conference expenses, or to fund medical procedures or research -events that occur before funding is awarded or previously incurred expenses -political organizations or causes -requests for support from schools or government agencies -annual meetings -religious organizations attempting to build membership or requiring specific religious affiliation for services rendered -capital campaigns for schools, religious institutions, sports facilities and endowments -organizations outside the geographic footprint of U.S. Venture facilities and its team members |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $800,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 142 | $3.9 million |
| California | 20 | $248,700 |
| Illinois | 3 | $190,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $161,000 |
| New York | 3 | $140,000 |
| Georgia | 5 | $74,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $65,000 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $46,500 |
| Missouri | 3 | $44,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Community Development Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $800,000 |
| Kenya Works Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $152,000 |
| The Building for Kids Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $150,000 |
| Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $121,500 |
| Pillars Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $110,000 |
| Corpsgiving Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $105,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $103,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital & Health Systems Foun | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Cots | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Friends of Appleton Library | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Oshkosh Kids Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| US 2 Behavioral Health Care Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Golden House Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $93,333 |
| Laundrycares Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $90,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $80,000 |
| Fiorello H Laguardia Community College Fo | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| St Joseph's Food Program | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $65,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $63,050 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh | Unrestricted charitable grant | $61,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60,000 |
| Fox Valley Literacy Council Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Riverview Gardens Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| YMCA of the Fox Cities | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| African Heritage Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Cots Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Fox Valley Data Exchange | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Friends of Pals Youth & Families | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| On Broadway Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeast Florida | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| St Gianna Molla Clinic Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| The Elaine Clark Center Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Human | Unrestricted charitable grant | $45,000 |
| NAMI Fox Valley Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $45,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley | Unrestricted charitable grant | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amber Simonds
- Dan Posanski
- Sarah Johannsen
- Greg Bongers
- Mike Bongers
- Bill Kessenich
- Mike Koel
- Kate Kessenich
- Jose Mata
- Brett Wetzel
- Jimmy Schmidt
- Greg Vandenberg
- Jackie Sharkey
- Brian Rhodes
- Parker Wolf
Questions people ask
Does US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See webpage for deadlines in january, april, august, and october.
How much does US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 208 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amber Simonds (President), Dan Posanski (Vice President), Sarah Johannsen (Treasurer) and Greg Bongers (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, community development and youth programs.