Victor Sumnicht Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Victor Sumnicht Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$9,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$99,349
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $4,000 | 8 | $100,000 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 9 | $97,747 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 9 | $99,349 |
How to apply
Victor Sumnicht 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 Victor Sumnicht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Hill Nature Center | General Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Rawhide | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Children's Welfare Development Fund | Religious CharitablePurposes | $1,000 |
| Sawa Sawa Collective | Charitable Food Pantry | $1,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Charitable Food Pantry | $1,000 |
| NAOMI House | General CharitablePurposes | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Street Angels | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Mercy Memorial | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Sumnicht
- Patricia Sumnicht
Questions people ask
Does Victor Sumnicht Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Victor Sumnicht Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Victor Sumnicht Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Sumnicht (Trustee) and Patricia Sumnicht (Trustee).
What does Victor Sumnicht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.