Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $626K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $1K.
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,850
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,428
- -74.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $626,174
- +326.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Wisconsin Athletics ($12K). Together the top 9 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $131K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Athletics Madison, WI | Public Welfare | $12,000 |
| Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership Milwaukee, WI | Public Welfare | $3,000 |
| Pettit National Ice Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | Public Welfare | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Public Welfare | $2,000 |
| Hope Center Waukesha, WI | Public Welfare | $600 |
| Green Bay Glory Soccer Club Green Bay, WI | Public Welfare | $500 |
| WBCA Cuba City, WI | Public Charity | $500 |
| Woodmont Band Boosters Piedmont, SC | Public Charity | $500 |
| Center Ice Club Pwewaukee, WI | Public Welfare | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $626,174 | $501,394 | $22,216 | $21,850 | 9 | $21,850 | $1,028 | $7,497 |
| 2023 | $146,996 | $250,232 | $131,014 | $130,600 | 14 | $130,600 | — | $1,355 |
| 2022 | $27,778 | $30,043 | $7,962 | $5,770 | 7 | $5,770 | — | $340 |
| 2021 | $5,697 | $10 | $7,885 | $7,650 | 4 | $7,650 | — | $594 |
| 2020 | $13,572 | $30,018 | $18,031 | $17,800 | 14 | — | — | $442 |
| 2019 | $1,585 | $10,062 | $26,832 | $26,600 | 21 | — | — | $399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc is led by Albert L. Hentzen, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert L. Hentzen
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael J. Hentzen
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven A. Hentzen
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc
How much does Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 14 grants.
What is Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $2,428, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Welfare" (7 grants).
Who are Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Wisconsin Athletics ($12,000), Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership ($3,000) and Pettit National Ice Center Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc?
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc reported $626K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alhentzen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5142746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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