Bostrom Foundation Inc
Bostrom Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Oconomowoc, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K.
Bostrom Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bostrom Foundation Inc gave $4K across 3 grants in 2019 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $3,638
- Grants made (2019)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,213
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Bostrom Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Notre Dame Middle School ($2K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Middle School Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $1,638 |
| Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Artists Working in Education Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $500 | $3,667 | $3,638 | 3 | $13 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bostrom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13 for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bostrom Foundation Inc's 2019 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Carola Loepfe
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bostrom
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Bostrom Foundation Inc
How much does Bostrom Foundation Inc give each year?
Bostrom Foundation Inc gave $4K across 3 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bostrom Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bostrom Foundation Inc's median grant in 2019 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,213, across 3 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bostrom Foundation Inc give grants?
Bostrom Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Bostrom Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bostrom Foundation Inc's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Bostrom Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Bostrom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bostrom Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bostrom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6126790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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