Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$290,360
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,050 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,000 | 8 | $306,968 |
| 2024 | $18,050 | 10 | $301,236 |
| 2025 | $19,500 | 7 | $290,360 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda A Wilhelms 2228 E Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 956-6505 |
What Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $19,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Support the arts | $10,000 |
| Wi Trust for Historic Preservation Inc | Historic preservation | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Support the orchestra | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church | Church needs | $1,000 |
| Scholl Community Impact Group | Equine therapy | $1,000 |
| Interlochen Center of the Arts | Support the arts | $500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Support for the homeless | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda A Wilhelms
- Daniel P Wilhelms
- Lucy V Telkamp
- Lidija A Garan
- Lilly G Wilhelms
Questions people ask
Does Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc give?
$19,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda A Wilhelms (President, Treasurer & Dir), Daniel P Wilhelms (VP, Secretary & Director), Lucy V Telkamp (Director) and Lidija A Garan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wilhelms Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.