Usinger Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Usinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$69,582
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,700 the year before.
16% 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 | $24,800 | 31 | $108,172 |
| 2024 | $24,700 | 31 | $85,942 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 19 | $69,582 |
How to apply
| Contact | Fritz Usinger Fred Usinger Inc 1030 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 276-9100 |
| What to submit | Letter including some background information |
| Deadlines | Donations generally considered in december |
| Restrictions | Donations primarily to assist charities in the milwaukee area |
What Usinger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 17 | $14,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The ALS Association - Uecker Fund | Scientific | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wi | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Capuchin Community Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Center for Independence | Educational | $1,000 |
| Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Center | Scientific | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Community Center | Prevention of cruelty to children/animals | $1,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Educational | $1,000 |
| Kathy's House | Charitable | $750 |
| Make A Wish | Charitable | $750 |
| St Ann Center | Charitable | $750 |
| Wisconsin Livestock & Meat Council Scholarship Fund | Educational | $750 |
| Repairers of the Breach | Charitable | $500 |
| Village of Bayside | Charitable | $500 |
| Wisconsin FFA Foundation | Educational | $500 |
| German Immersion Foundation | Educational | $250 |
| Meghan's Mission | Scientific | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick D Usinger
- Allen W Weidler
- Timothy K Lamers
Questions people ask
Does Usinger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Donations generally considered in december.
How much does Usinger Foundation Inc give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Usinger Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick D Usinger (President, Director), Allen W Weidler (Vice President, Director) and Timothy K Lamers (Secretary/Treasurer & Director).
What does Usinger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and food and hunger.