David V Uihlein Foundation
The David V Uihlein Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations with purposes listed as conservation, education, health, or general support.
David V Uihlein Foundation at a glance
In short: David V Uihlein Foundation gave $740K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Wisconsin. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $740,000
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,462
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,933,592
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David V Uihlein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Glenora Co 1249 N Franklin Pl100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 347-1270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David V Uihlein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($91K). Together the top 10 received $496K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 126 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 12% to Pennsylvania, 7% to North Dakota, 3% to Tennessee, and 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David V Uihlein Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $565K (2020) to $740K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Madison, WI | Conservation | $91,000 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society Coraoplis, PA | Conservation | $90,000 |
| Academy of Basic Education Inc Brookfield, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | Conservation | $50,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| City Year Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Education | $40,000 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation Milwaukee, WI | HEALTH | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,933,592 | $1,032,185 | $885,810 | $740,000 | 26 | $757,810 | $913,185 | $814,554 |
| 2024 | $7,787,280 | $804,601 | $760,946 | $630,000 | 24 | $644,710 | $701,590 | $756,237 |
| 2023 | $7,743,625 | $836,713 | $739,980 | $635,000 | 27 | $648,200 | $750,050 | $647,182 |
| 2022 | $7,646,892 | $831,479 | $797,566 | $680,000 | 26 | $695,594 | $553,290 | $649,163 |
| 2021 | $7,612,979 | $812,082 | $673,801 | $565,000 | 23 | $577,508 | $723,198 | $691,805 |
| 2020 | $7,485,316 | $556,871 | $651,005 | $565,000 | 26 | — | $475,439 | $571,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David V Uihlein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $815K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included conservation, education, health, and general-support grants. The grantees describe a range of activities: the Ruffed Grouse Society says it works to improve wildlife habitat and forest health; Delta Waterfowl Foundation says its mission is to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting. Academy of Basic Education describes operating a school to prepare students for college and life, while Teens Grow Greens says it provides skill-building employment for teenagers. Other grantees include Aurora Health Care Foundation, which says it coordinates philanthropic investments in support of affiliated organizations’ programs and services, and Kids Matter, which says it helps abused and neglected children heal and thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $740,000 through 26 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $91,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $91,000 to the Nature Conservancy for conservation and $90,000 to the Ruffed Grouse Society for conservation. The foundation also gave $50,000 each to Academy of Basic Education, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Teens Grow Greens, and Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. Other listed grants included $40,000 to City Year Milwaukee for education; $25,000 each to Aurora Health Care Foundation for health, Kids Matter for general support, Northshore Classical Academy for general support, and Rawhide for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip G Kuehn Jr, Kathryn M Kuehn, Charles D Kuehn, and Andrew E Kuehn as trustees.
David V Uihlein Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew E. Kuehn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Kuehn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn M. Kuehn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip G. Kuehn Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David V Uihlein Foundation
How much does David V Uihlein Foundation give each year?
David V Uihlein Foundation gave $740K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $630K across 24 grants.
What is David V Uihlein Foundation's typical grant size?
David V Uihlein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,462, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David V Uihlein Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does David V Uihlein Foundation give grants?
David V Uihlein Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and North Dakota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (14 grants).
Does David V Uihlein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of David V Uihlein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Conservation" (4 grants).
Who are David V Uihlein Foundation's largest grantees?
David V Uihlein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($91,000), Ruffed Grouse Society ($90,000) and Academy of Basic Education Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David V Uihlein Foundation?
David V Uihlein Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $758K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $815K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David V Uihlein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included conservation, education, health, and general-support grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David V Uihlein Foundation?
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 ↑
What is David V Uihlein Foundation's EIN?
David V Uihlein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1284018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David V Uihlein Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David V Uihlein Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-v-uihlein-foundation-morg_4e58a4809707484c95f38ed598875900
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