Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wauwatosa, WI EIN: 39-6040377

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION is a private foundation based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Its 2020 grants included a large distribution to a donor-advised fund, a COVID relief grant, and scholarships.

Key facts about Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc

In short: Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 25 grants in 2020 (avg $64K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
39-6040377
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020)
$1,612,480
Grants made (2020)
25
Average grant
$64,499
Median grant
$2,000
Primary geography
Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

+230.2% YoY

Grant Count

25

-78.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$64K

+1458.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Grantmaking

In 2020, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,612,480. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,561,480, with a median of $2,000. The largest was $1,561,480 to Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc. – Briggs & Stratton Fund for a “liquidation grant to Briggs & Stratton DAF.” Other notable grants included $15,000 to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce for COVID relief and $2,000 scholarships to several named students.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2020, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The filing also lists recipients in Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and New York, each representing 0% of grant dollars.

Grant Distribution by State

22states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

Cities

MilwaukeeMadisonMurrayPoplar BluffStatesboroWashingtonCape GirardeauColumbusEau ClaireIowa CityNotre DameSchenectadySt. LouisTempeTuscaloosaWest AllisAuburnChicagoClevelandLeawood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M118 grants2019 25 grants2020

From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $488K (2019) to $1.6M (2020). In 2020 it made 25 grants totaling $1.6M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc - Briggs & Stratton Fund: $1.6MGreater Milwaukee FoundationInc - Briggs & Stratton Fund$1.6MMilw Metropolitan Assoc of Commerce (Mmac): $15KMilw Metropolitan Assoc ofCommerce (Mmac)$15KKevin Glomski Ohio State Univ: $2KKevin Glomski Ohio State Univ$2KZachary Martin Murray State Univ: $2KZachary Martin Murray StateUniv$2KTrenton Nepean Southeast Missouri S: $2KTrenton Nepean SoutheastMissouri S$2KBlake Furlano Univ of Wisconsin Eau: $2KBlake Furlano Univ ofWisconsin Eau$2KKari Kimball Union College: $2KKari Kimball Union College$2KJohn May Univ of Iowa: $2KJohn May Univ of Iowa$2KAlex Pereira Notre Dame: $2KAlex Pereira Notre Dame$2KHannah Willer Embry-Riddle Univ: $2KHannah Willer Embry-RiddleUniv$2K

The largest 2020 recipient was Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc - Briggs & Stratton Fund ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.

Grant Size Distribution

143 grants across all recorded years

140<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 143 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc - Briggs & Stratton Fund Milwaukee, WILiquidation Grant to Briggs & Stratton DAF$1,561,480
Milw Metropolitan Assoc of Commerce (Mmac) Milwaukee, WICovid Relief$15,000
Kevin Glomski Ohio State Univ Columbus, OHScholarship$2,000
Zachary Martin Murray State Univ Murry, KYScholarship$2,000
Trenton Nepean Southeast Missouri S Cape Giraradeau, MOScholarship$2,000
Blake Furlano Univ of Wisconsin Eau Eau Claire, WIScholarship$2,000
Kari Kimball Union College Schenectady, NYScholarship$2,000
John May Univ of Iowa Iowa City, IAScholarship$2,000
Alex Pereira Notre Dame Notre Dame, INScholarship$2,000
Hannah Willer Embry-Riddle Univ Tempe, AZScholarship$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2020 $1,612,480 25
2019 $488,300 118
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2019 2020
Metric20202019
Total Assets—$2,752,430
Revenue$-1,107,676$298,588
Expenses$1,644,879$496,922
Net Investment Income$14,586$294,839
Distributable Amount$130,659$368,245

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2020 filing lists F P Stratton Jr. as director and president; J S Shiely as director and vice president; M D Hamilton and T J Teske as directors; and K M Buono as secretary and treasurer.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc is led by F. P. Stratton Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • F. P. Stratton Jr.

    Director & President

    On filings since 2019

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • J. S. Shiely

    Director & Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • M. D. Hamilton

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • T. J. Teske

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • K. M. Buono

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 12301 W Wirth St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222-2110
Phone: (414) 259-5333

Frequently asked questions about Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc

How much does Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc give each year?

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 25 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $488K across 118 grants.

What is Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $2,000, and its average grant was $64,499, across 25 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc give grants?

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (6 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Murry, KY (2 grants).

Does Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).

Who are Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc - Briggs & Stratton Fund ($1,561,480), Milw Metropolitan Assoc of Commerce (Mmac) ($15,000) and Kevin Glomski Ohio State Univ ($2,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

How do I apply for a grant from Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $131K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's EIN?

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6040377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.

Does Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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