The Arzbaecher Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Established in 2007, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors with a particular emphasis on arts and education initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$708K
+65.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
+6.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+54.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts — particularly children's theater
- Education — including elementary and secondary schools and arts education
- Science and STEM Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Federated giving programs
The foundation demonstrates a commitment to supporting educational institutions and arts organizations that serve children and communities.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Wisconsin, Illinois, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,592,603
- Total Annual Giving: $707,627
- EIN: 26-1148157
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,592,603 | $4,853,850 | $5,102,724 |
| Revenue | $462,619 | $206,549 | $603,873 |
| Expenses | $735,118 | $455,423 | $292,555 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $707,627 | $428,123 | $256,860 |
| Net Investment Income | $435,128 | $176,026 | $257,174 |
| Distributable Amount | $295,673 | $304,032 | $302,195 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert C. Arzbaecher is listed as a key contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ARZBAECHER | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Phone: 262-821-1364
Location: Brookfield, WI
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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