Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation
The Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools and universities, cultural organizations, and other nonprofits.
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation at a glance
In short: Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation gave $23K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,900
- +125.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,636
- +45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $263,897
- -6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 777 E Wisconsin Avenue Ste 3500, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5306
Phone: (414) 225-2284
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University School of Milwaukee ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 18% to Connecticut, 16% to Illinois, and 4% each to New York and Minnesota. The reported grants also included recipients in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 186% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $24K (2019). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University School of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Miss Porter's School Farmington, CT | General | $4,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General | $1,750 |
| Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL | General | $1,250 |
| Hamilton College Clinton, NY | General | $1,000 |
| St John's Communities Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee PBS Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Schroeder Area Historical Society Cross River Heri Schroeder, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $750 |
| Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | General | $250 |
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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 | $263,897 | $6,743 | $25,892 | $22,900 | 14 | $25,275 | $6,126 | $15,955 |
| 2024 | $282,547 | $-18,550 | $11,822 | $10,150 | 9 | $10,662 | $5,935 | $14,336 |
| 2023 | $312,919 | $19,768 | $11,946 | $10,900 | 9 | $11,252 | $18,940 | $13,140 |
| 2022 | $305,097 | $14,518 | $9,606 | $8,000 | 10 | $8,307 | $13,853 | $12,539 |
| 2021 | $300,185 | $26,189 | $11,602 | $10,650 | 13 | $10,900 | $25,487 | $13,132 |
| 2020 | $285,496 | $4,870 | $13,154 | $12,150 | 14 | — | $4,116 | $11,779 |
| 2019 | $293,508 | $12,685 | $26,759 | $24,350 | 14 | — | $11,941 | $13,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K 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 went to organizations including schools and universities, a theater, a senior-living community, a public broadcasting organization, a historical society, and nonprofits focused on reproductive health and hunger relief.
Grantees’ own mission statements describe some of their work: University School of Milwaukee says its mission is to support the school in fulfilling its educational purposes. Miss Porter’s School says it educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens. Northwestern University describes a commitment to excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth. Mount Mary University describes itself as an urban Catholic university for women that promotes whole-person development, leadership, integrity, and social justice. Westover School says it empowers young women to lead lives of consequence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $22,900. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to University School of Milwaukee and $4,000 to Miss Porter’s School. Other reported grants included $1,750 to Northwestern University, $1,250 to Goodman Theatre, and $1,000 each to Hamilton College, St. John’s Communities, Milwaukee PBS, and the Schroeder Area Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy C. Snyder as treasurer and director; Constance Coburn as vice president and director; Peter E. Coburn as director; Lane Coburn-Alonzo as president and director; and Jason J. Kohout as secretary.
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation is led by Lane Coburn-Alonzo, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lane Coburn-Alonzo
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Coburn
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy C. Snyder
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter E. Coburn
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason J. Kohout
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Jason J Kohout (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation
How much does Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation give each year?
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation gave $23K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 9 grants.
What is Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's typical grant size?
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,636, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation give grants?
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (18%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's largest grantees?
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University School of Milwaukee ($10,000), Miss Porter's School ($4,000) and Northwestern University ($1,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation?
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, a theater, a senior-living community, a public broadcasting organization, a historical society, and nonprofits focused on reproductive health and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's EIN?
Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6044395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Mathilde U and Albert Elser Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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