Kalscheur Family Foundation

WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 39-6681490

The Kalscheur Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is tax-exempt since May 1998 and operates as a trust-based entity. It maintains offices in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional connections to Madison, Wisconsin.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$405K

+67.4% YoY

Grant Count

58

+61.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+3.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

  • Roman Catholic churches and schools
  • Human services
  • Children's and youth services

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded a grant of $11,500 to the Wisconsin Regional Training Center in 2024 for general and unrestricted support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has demonstrated giving activity in Wisconsin, with documented grants to organizations in the Madison area. The foundation maintains a registered address in Wilmington, Delaware, though it was originally established in Wisconsin.

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

CAMP DOUGLASCHAPEL HILLCROSS PLAINSDEFORESTFEDERAL WAYFISH CREEKFITCHBURGGRAND JUNCTIONGREEN BAYHIGHLANDINDIANAPOLISLODILOUISVILLEMADISONMAZOMANIEMCFARLANDMEMPHISMIDDLETONMILWAUKEEMONONA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric Amount Year
Total Assets $15.7 million 2024
Total Liabilities $0 2024
Annual Revenue $1.29 million 2024
Annual Expenses $612,000 2024
Total Giving $241,727 2023

The foundation maintains strong financial health with no outstanding liabilities and consistent annual revenue exceeding expenses.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$474K$947K$1M$2M53 grants201948 grants202048 grants202144 grants202236 grants202358 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

SAVE OUR ALLIES$20KST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEAR…$20KTHE INTERNATIONAL WALDEN…$20KTOWN OF CROSS PLAINS$20KCHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN…$15KLOGAN JAMES HERR FOUNDAT…$12KALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND R…$10KATTIC ANGEL ASSOCIATION$10KBADGER HONOR FLIGHT INCO…$10KCHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

226 grants across all recorded years

223<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Save Our Allies ($20,000), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($20,000), The International Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia F ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI MADISON, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
ATTIC ANGEL ASSOCIATION MIDDLETON, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
BADGER HONOR FLIGHT INCORPORATED MADISON, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
BLACKHAWK EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH INC MIDDLETON, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FITCHBURG, WIPre-School Fund$15,000
CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FITCHBURG, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FITCHBURG, WIHigher Ground Fund$5,000
CITY OF MIDDLETON MIDDLETON, WIK-9 Program$5,000
CROSS PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER CORPORATION CROSS PLAINS, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
CROSS PLAINS-BERRY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CROSS PLAINS, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Scott A KalscheurCo-Trustee1
Steven J KalscheurCo-Trustee1
Amy LanhamCo-Trustee1

Contact Information

  • Telephone: 800-839-1754
  • Address: 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kalscheur Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Roman Catholic churches and schools • Human services • Children's and youth services

How do I apply for a grant from Kalscheur Family Foundation?

**Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation awarded a grant of $11,500 to the Wisconsin Regional Training Center in 2024 for general and unrestricted support. **Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $15.7 million (2024) • Total giving: $241,727 (2023) • Annual revenue: $1.29 million (2024) • Annual expenses: $612,000 (2024)

Where does Kalscheur Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation has demonstrated giving activity in Wisconsin, with documented grants to organizations in the Madison area. The foundation maintains a registered address in Wilmington, Delaware, though it was originally established in Wisconsin.

What size grants does Kalscheur Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Kalscheur Family Foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $405K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Kalscheur Family Foundation's EIN?

Kalscheur Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6681490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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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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