Demmer Goisman Foundation
Demmer Goisman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $269K. Net investment income was $129K.
Demmer Goisman Foundation at a glance
In short: Demmer Goisman Foundation gave $269K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $269K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $268,770
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $268,770
- +93.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $268,770
- Total assets
- $3,088,988
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Demmer Goisman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Milwaukee Art Museum ($269K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Demmer Goisman Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $209K (2023) to $278K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $268,770 |
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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 | $3,088,988 | $151,995 | $312,185 | $268,770 | 1 | $286,212 | $128,772 | $159,669 |
| 2024 | $3,249,177 | $160,199 | $319,303 | $278,374 | 2 | $300,771 | $143,531 | $165,077 |
| 2023 | $3,408,281 | $132,706 | $319,021 | $208,907 | 2 | $273,999 | $89,584 | $167,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Demmer Goisman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Demmer Goisman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Goisman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne R. Lueders
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joann Goisman (2023–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Demmer Goisman Foundation
How much does Demmer Goisman Foundation give each year?
Demmer Goisman Foundation gave $269K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $278K across 2 grants.
How large is Demmer Goisman Foundation?
Demmer Goisman Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $286K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Demmer Goisman Foundation operate?
Demmer Goisman Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Demmer Goisman Foundation's EIN?
Demmer Goisman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6290714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Demmer Goisman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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