Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mequon, WI EIN: 39-6077488

HENRY H UIHLEIN (SR) AND MARION is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. It reported 13 grants totaling $189,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Wisconsin, Montana, and Ohio.

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc gave $189K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$189,000
+5.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
13
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$14,538
+5.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$18,000
Total assets
$2,080,444
-1.6% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Wisconsin (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 13821 N Birchwood Ln, Mequon, WI 53097
Phone: (414) 354-0300

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin: $28KMake-a-Wish Foundation ofWisconsin$28KJunior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc: $25KJunior Achievement ofWisconsin Inc$25KSupporters of Opera Singers Inc: $22KSupporters of Opera SingersInc$22KBoys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee: $18KBoys & Girls Club of GreaterMilwaukee$18KRonald McDonald House Charities of Eastern WI Inc: $18KRonald McDonald HouseCharities of Eastern WI Inc$18KWarriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc: $18KWarriors & Quiet WatersFoundation Inc$18KYMCA of Metro Milwaukee: $18KYMCA of Metro Milwaukee$18K4PAWS: $7K4PAWS$7KCharles M Boesel Foundation - Red Arrow Scholarship: $7KCharles M Boesel Foundation -Red Arrow Scholarship$7KHear Wisconsin: $7KHear Wisconsin$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin ($28K). Together the top 10 received $168K.

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

64<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 13% to recipients in Montana, and 4% to recipients in Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

MilwaukeeBozemanWauwatosaWest AllisXeniaBrookfieldButlerCedarburgDelafield

Is Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K12 grants2019 12 grants2020 13 grants2021 13 grants2022 13 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2019) to $189K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $189K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin Butler, WIGeneral Charity$28,000
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WIScholarship$25,000
Supporters of Opera Singers Inc Brookfield, WIGeneral Charity$22,000
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WIGeneral Charity$18,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern WI Inc Wauwatosa, WIGeneral Charity$18,000
Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc Bozeman, MTVeterans Rehabilitation$18,000
YMCA of Metro Milwaukee Milwaukee, WIGeneral Charity$18,000
4PAWS Xenia, OHGeneral Charity$7,000
Charles M Boesel Foundation - Red Arrow Scholarship Milwaukee, WIGeneral Charity$7,000
Hear Wisconsin West Allis, WIGeneral Charity$7,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$2,080,444$181,469$215,278$189,00013$189,000$158,166$184,099
2023$2,114,253$92,896$206,376$180,00013$180,000$71,826$174,041
2022$2,227,733$272,264$213,210$180,00013$180,000$239,054$177,498
2021$2,168,679$372,946$186,667$162,00013—$348,279$168,970
2020$1,982,400$16,788$171,240$150,00012—$75,980$146,513
2019$2,136,852$87,387$168,951$142,00012—$70,093$142,142

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin describes its mission as creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin says it provides young people and the changing workforce with experience-based economic education. Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation says it supports post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones through nature experiences and evidence-based programs.

Other 2024 recipients include Summit Educational Association, which says it fosters relationships among mentors, parents, and children to encourage children’s intellectual, cultural, and moral growth, and Hear Wisconsin, which says it works to eliminate communication and language barriers through services, technology, and education.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $189,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $28,000, with a median grant of $18,000. Notable awards included $28,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, $25,000 to Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, $22,000 to Supporters of Opera Singers, and $18,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation, and YMCA of Metro Milwaukee.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Marnie Omer as president; Rebecca U Scott as secretary; James C Uihlein as treasurer; and Jennifer Straszewski as vice president. Directors listed are James B Kitzinger, Philip J Uihlein Jr, Philip J Uihlein Sr, and Richard A Uihlein.

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc is led by Marnie Omer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Marnie Omer

    President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • James B. Kitzinger

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Philip J. Uihlein Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Philip J. Uihlein Sr.

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Richard A. Uihlein

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • James C. Uihlein

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Straszewski

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca U. Scott

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc

How much does Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc give each year?

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc gave $189K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 13 grants.

What is Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $14,538, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc give grants?

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (6 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).

Does Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 62% of Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).

Who are Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin ($28,000), Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc ($25,000) and Supporters of Opera Singers Inc ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc?

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin describes its mission as creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's EIN?

Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6077488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein 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

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Henry H Uihlein (Sr) and Marion (Polly) S Uihlein Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henry-h-uihlein-sr-and-marion-polly-s-uihlein-foundation-inc-morg_24be37aa4a3246e3815aea355b01b7ce

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