Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. It reported 10 grants totaling $187,800 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Wisconsin and other states.
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc gave $188K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,800
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,780
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $6,439,598
- +32.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 533, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: (414) 430-1661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young America's Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 40% to Virginia, 3% to New Jersey, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 370% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% 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 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $197K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | General Support | $75,000 |
| LHSAGM West Allis, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Bike Federation Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| New Road Mission Southampton, NJ | General Support | $5,800 |
| Umdf Inc Pittsburg, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Eye Witness for Life Ltd Wauwatosa, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Life Connection Mukwonago Mukwonago, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Redeem and Restore Center Pewaukee, WI | General Support | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $6,439,598 | $1,801,039 | $212,869 | $187,800 | 10 | $189,675 | $1,538,767 | $314,975 |
| 2024 | $4,851,428 | $958,164 | $213,365 | $197,000 | 12 | $198,375 | $170,069 | $214,396 |
| 2023 | $4,106,629 | $24,237 | $210,535 | $195,000 | 11 | $196,410 | $45,925 | $181,684 |
| 2022 | $4,292,927 | $-42,958 | $129,221 | $40,000 | 2 | $41,250 | $33,890 | $182,833 |
| 2021 | $4,465,106 | $4,537,358 | $72,252 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $2,626,819 | $96,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $315K 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 organizations with varied missions. Young America’s Foundation describes its work as youth outreach centered on individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. KIDS MATTER INC says it helps abused and neglected children heal and thrive and works to prevent further child abuse. Redeem and Restore Center Inc describes its mission as the prevention, intervention, and restoration of women trapped in the sex trafficking industry.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $187,800 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $5,400. The largest grants included $75,000 to Young America’s Foundation, $50,000 to LHSAGM, and $25,000 to Wisconsin Bike Federation. Other grants included $10,000 to KIDS MATTER INC and $4,000 to Redeem and Restore Center Inc. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John L Fleckenstein as President, Andrew S Fleckenstein as Vice President, and David Fleckenstein as Secretary.
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc is led by John L. Fleckenstein, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John L. Fleckenstein
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Fleckenstein
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Fleckenstein
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc gave $188K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $197K across 12 grants.
What is Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,400, and its average grant was $18,780, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Young America's Foundation ($75,000), LHSAGM ($50,000) and Wisconsin Bike Federation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc?
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (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 Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Young America’s Foundation describes its work as youth outreach centered on individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4041540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Fleckenstein Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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