Wittwer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wittwer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Verona, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $100,400 | 18 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 19 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Wittwer Family Foundation Inc 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 Wittwer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15 | $110,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Svcs | Support for domestic abuse victims | $20,000 |
| Edgewood College | Support of education | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | Helping needy families | $10,000 |
| Wayforward Resources | Providing food for needy families | $10,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | Helping needy families | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin | Support for those in need | $10,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society | Helping with animal support | $7,500 |
| Operation Smile | Helping needy children | $5,000 |
| Aquinas Foundation | Support of education | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Helping needy families | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Help needy families | $5,000 |
| Goodman Community Foundation | Support for needy families | $5,000 |
| Agrace Foundation | Support for those in need | $5,000 |
| Culvers Foundation | Student scholarships | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | For medical research | $2,500 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | Support of education | $2,000 |
| PAWS with a Cause | Assist with support animals | $1,000 |
| Catholic Multicultural Center | Helping needy families | $1,000 |
| Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep | Support for families | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Wittwer
- David Wittwer
- Kyle Wittwer
- Dana Schaller
Questions people ask
Does Wittwer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wittwer Family Foundation Inc give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wittwer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Wittwer (President), David Wittwer (Secretary & Treasurer), Kyle Wittwer (Vice President) and Dana Schaller (Vice President).
What does Wittwer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.