The Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Nashotah, Wisconsin. Established in 2018, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, the arts, human services, and community development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.2M
+26.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$630K
+14.6% YoY
Grant Count
36
+16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-1.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curt and Sue Culver reported a distributable amount of $829K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Educational support
- Performing arts support
- Arts support
- Human services support
- Community support
- Youth support (including youth support through golf)
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving capacity. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Florida, and Illinois, with a notable concentration in the greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $19,203,990
- Total revenue: $2,895,495
- Total expenses: $765,188
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $15,156,961
- Total revenues: $3,820,952
- Total expenses: $612,681
The foundation maintains zero employees and operates as a private grantmaking foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,203,990 | $15,156,961 | $10,474,269 |
| Revenue | $2,895,495 | $3,820,952 | $231,277 |
| Expenses | $765,188 | $612,681 | $537,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $629,825 | $549,450 | $475,653 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,828,620 | $1,541,481 | $181,487 |
| Distributable Amount | $828,550 | $567,487 | $550,485 |
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
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc ($107,000), Meta House Inc ($100,000), Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL HANDS BOATWORKS INC MILWAUKEE, WI | INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH CRAFT, SCIENCE, ART OF BOAT BUILDING | $500 |
| BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM MILWAUKEE, WI | EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN | $2,500 |
| BROOKFIELD ACADEMY BROOKFIELD, WI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| CHENEQUA FOUNDATION HARTLAND, WI | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC NAPLES, FL | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $250 |
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | $62,500 |
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE RUTH CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI | COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| GREATER DELAFIELD COMMUNITY FUND DELAFIELD, WI | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| HIRE HEROES USA ALPHARETTA, GA | HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Curt S. Culver is identified as a key figure associated with the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE CULVER | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICK CULVER | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CURT CULVER | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUE CULVER | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported notable initiatives including a professorship in public policy education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs, established through the Curt and Sue Culver Professorship in Public Policy Education.
Curt and Sue Culver Professorship in Public Policy Education announced \u2013\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Curt and Sue Culver fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Educational support • Performing arts support • Arts support • Human services support • Community support • Youth support (including youth support through golf)
How do I apply for a grant from Curt and Sue Culver?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving capacity. Recent grantmaking activity includes: **2023 Grants:** • Meta House: $100,000 (Compassionate Treatment for Women Struggling With Addiction) • United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County: $100,000 (Human Services) • Historic Haymarket Milwaukee: $75,000 (Developing and Constructing A Permanent Museum Building) The foundation made 32 grants in 2023, with additional grants totaling $308,925 beyond those listed …
Where does Curt and Sue Culver make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Florida, and Illinois, with a notable concentration in the greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County area.
What size grants does Curt and Sue Culver award?
In 2024, Curt and Sue Culver awarded 36 grants totaling $630K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Curt and Sue Culver required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Curt and Sue Culver reported a distributable amount of $829K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Curt and Sue Culver's EIN?
Curt and Sue Culver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3543553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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