Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family
The Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Established in 1955, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+31.1% YoY
Grant Count
88
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+14.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds organizations in areas including education, youth development, and community support. Recent grant descriptions indicate support for capital campaigns, scholars programs, operating expenses, and community infrastructure projects.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker, distributing 77 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s range from significant capital campaign support to program-specific funding. The foundation made additional grants totaling $1,133,515 beyond the three grants listed above in the most recent reporting period.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin area and surrounding communities, with demonstrated support for local educational institutions and youth organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,075,942
- Total Revenues: $1,283,141
- Total Expenses: $1,996,468
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2023:
- Total Assets: $16,000,000
- Total Revenues: $1,260,000
- Total Expenses: $1,690,000
The foundation maintains substantial assets and distributes significant annual grants relative to its revenue.
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Camp Anokijig ($125,000), Archdiocese of Milwaukee ($100,000), Camp Evergreen ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 CLUB SHEBOYGAN, WI | PARKING LOT REPAIRS | $30,000 |
| A MILLION DREAMZ SHEBOYGAN, WI | $200,000/4-YR. (50/50/50/50) - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - RENOVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING | $50,000 |
| AAUW WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC SHEBOYGAN, WI | STEM CONFERENCED 2025 | $1,000 |
| ABOVE & BEYOND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (SHEBOYGAN WI)) SHEBOYGAN, WI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $10,000 |
| ABOVE & BEYOND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (SHEBOYGAN WI)) SHEBOYGAN, WI | NEW HVAC SYSTEM | $30,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI | LOVE ONE ANOTHER CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF MILW-CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP MILWAUKEE, WI | 2024 CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP APPEAL | $25,000 |
| AVIATION HERITAGE CENTER OF WISCONSIN SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS WI SHORELINE (SHEBOYGAN & MANITOWOC COUNTIES) SHEBOYGAN, WI | CONTINUED SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS WI SHORELINE (SHEBOYGAN & MANITOWOC COUNTIES) SHEBOYGAN, WI | MENTORING PROGRAMS AND TRAINING | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUART W BROTZ | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JESSE R BROTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ADAM T BROTZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STUART W BROTZ II | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY T MOHR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has recently supported Lakeland University's Scholars Program, with a gift announced in early 2025 to support Sheboygan County scholars. The foundation continues active grantmaking with multiple capital campaigns and community development projects in the Sheboygan area.
Brotz Family Foundation gift supports Sheb. Co. ScholarsFrequently Asked Questions
What does Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family fund?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in areas including education, youth development, and community support. Recent grant descriptions indicate support for capital campaigns, scholars programs, operating expenses, and community infrastructure projects.
How do I apply for a grant from Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family?
The foundation is an active grantmaker, distributing 77 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Recent grants include: • **Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club** - $125,000 for 420 Fleet Capital Campaign (2024) • **Friends of Camp Anokijig** - $125,000 for Bridge To the Future Project (2024) • **Lakeland University** - $100,000 for Scholars Program (2024) Grant sizes range from significant capital campaign support to program-specific funding. The foundation made additional grants totaling $1,133,515 bey…
Where does Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin area and surrounding communities, with demonstrated support for local educational institutions and youth organizations.
What size grants does Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family award?
In 2025, Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family awarded 88 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family's EIN?
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6060552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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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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