The Fotsch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashotah, Wisconsin. Established in 2013, it operates as a non-operating private foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+15.6% YoY
Grant Count
52
-5.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
- Mental Health
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, New York, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $33,165,128
- Total revenues: $6,325,398
- Total expenses: $3,394,178
- Number of employees: 0
Contact Information:
- Address: 3101 Seminary Ridge Lane, Nashotah, WI 53058-9581
- Telephone: 262-361-4993
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marquette University ($1,848,200), The Cardinal's Appeal ($160,000), The Salvation Army ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MILWAUKEE, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PEWAUKEE, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN LEGION POST 449 BROOKFIELD, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS MILWAUKEE, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $22,000 |
| CAMP ONE STEP (CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY SERVICES INC) CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL WAUKESHA, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $3,000 |
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES BALTIMORE, MD | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WI FOUNDATION MILWAUKEE, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $112,000 |
| CHRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL MILWAUKEE, WI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $85,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Geraldine D Fotsch (Trustee)
- Thomas A Fotsch (Trustee)
- James P Fotsch (Trustee)
Geraldine D Fotsch received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her philanthropic work.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALDINE D FOTSCH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS A FOTSCH | VP/SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES P FOTSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR COLLEEN LAWTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2022, the foundation announced a $7 million gift to Marquette University to support innovation leadership development. The gift established a new endowed leadership center and director position within the Opus College of Engineering, building on the university's Excellence in Leadership program and supporting Innovation Alley, a collaborative effort between the engineering and business colleges to foster regional innovation.
Fotsch Family Foundation gives $7 million for Marquette leadership ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fotsch Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education • Mental Health
How do I apply for a grant from Fotsch Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 53 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $3,286,475 • Typical award range: $1,000–$1,848,200 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Marquette University: $1,848,200 • Missionary Society of St Paul the Apostle in the State of California: $75,000 • Women's Care Center of Milwaukee Corp: $50,000 **Notable Historical Grant:** • 2022: $7 million gift to Marquette University to establish an endowed leadership center and director position in the Opus College of Engineering, supporting…
Where does Fotsch Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, New York, and Texas.
What size grants does Fotsch Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Fotsch Family Foundation awarded 52 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fotsch Family Foundation's EIN?
Fotsch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2601906. 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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