Arzbaecher Family Foundation
The Arzbaecher Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin and Colorado.
Arzbaecher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arzbaecher Family Foundation gave $708K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $707,627
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,827
- +54.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,592,603
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arzbaecher Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17425 Morningview Court, Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone: (262) 821-1364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arzbaecher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City Forward Collective ($150K). Together the top 10 received $639K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 136 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients and 21% to Colorado recipients. Smaller shares went to Iowa (3%) and Florida (1%); Oklahoma is listed as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arzbaecher Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 239% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2022) to $708K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $708K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Forward Collective Milwaukee, WI | Assist Organization | $150,000 |
| Well Spring Community Castle Rock, CO | Assist Organization | $134,500 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee, WI | Assist Organization | $123,000 |
| Mmac Community Support Foundatin Milwaukee, WI | Assist Organization | $75,000 |
| Wauwatosa Curling Club Wauwatosa, WI | Assist Organization - Renovation Fund | $68,700 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Milwaukee, WI | Assist Organization | $30,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Assist Organization | $20,000 |
| St John Vianney Brookfield, WI | Assist Organization | $15,000 |
| The Summit Foundation Breckenridge, CO | Assist Organization | $12,500 |
| All in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Assist Organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 26-1148157.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,592,603 | $462,619 | $735,118 | $707,627 | 31 | $707,627 | $435,128 | $295,673 |
| 2023 | $4,853,850 | $206,549 | $455,423 | $428,123 | 29 | $428,123 | $176,026 | $304,032 |
| 2022 | $5,102,724 | $603,873 | $292,555 | $256,860 | 27 | $256,860 | $257,174 | $302,195 |
| 2021 | $4,791,406 | $925,873 | $436,909 | $410,000 | 24 | $410,000 | $469,463 | $264,403 |
| 2020 | $4,305,222 | $77,401 | $491,826 | $468,450 | 25 | — | $54,025 | $257,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arzbaecher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, community services, health, and cancer research. For example, City Forward Collective says it works to end educational inequity in Milwaukee, and St. Augustine Preparatory Academy says it provides a Christian-based education and develops students as future leaders. The Summit Foundation describes its work as supporting community needs in Summit County and neighboring communities; United Community Center describes services in education, human services, health, community development, and cultural arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $707,627. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $150,000 to City Forward Collective, $134,500 to Well Spring Community, $123,000 to St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, $75,000 to MMAC Community Support Foundation, and $68,700 to Wauwatosa Curling Club for a renovation fund.
Other listed grants included $30,000 to Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, $20,000 to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, and $12,500 to The Summit Foundation. The grantee descriptions identify the first as holding, developing, maintaining, and leasing property to the academy, and the latter as a philanthropic organization serving Summit County and neighboring communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Arzbaecher is listed as president and director on the 2024 filing.
Arzbaecher Family Foundation is led by Robert Arzbaecher, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Arzbaecher
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Arzbaecher Family Foundation
How much does Arzbaecher Family Foundation give each year?
Arzbaecher Family Foundation gave $708K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $428K across 29 grants.
What is Arzbaecher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arzbaecher Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,827, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arzbaecher Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Arzbaecher Family Foundation give grants?
Arzbaecher Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (14 grants), Brookfield, WI (3 grants) and Immokalee, FL (2 grants).
Does Arzbaecher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Arzbaecher Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Organization" (30 grants).
Who are Arzbaecher Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Arzbaecher Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City Forward Collective ($150,000), Well Spring Community ($134,500) and St Augustine Preparatory Academy ($123,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arzbaecher Family Foundation?
Arzbaecher Family Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $708K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arzbaecher Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, community services, health, and cancer research. For example, City Forward Collective says it works to end educational inequity in Milwaukee, and St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arzbaecher Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arzbaecher Family Foundation's EIN?
Arzbaecher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1148157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arzbaecher Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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