Nesheim Family Foundation Inc
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. It made 17 grants totaling $20,600 in filing year 2025, primarily to charitable organizations in Wisconsin.
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nesheim Family Foundation Inc gave $21K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,600
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,212
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $250,760
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (83% 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 Nesheim Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2829 Golf Circle, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (262) 243-5465
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nesheim Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lumen Christi Catholic Church ($8K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. Other reported recipient-state shares were Florida 9%, New York 2%, South Dakota 1%, and Ohio 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nesheim Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $363; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $175 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumen Christi Catholic Church Thiensville, WI | General Charitable | $7,700 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General Charitable | $6,000 |
| Center for Working Families Inc Brookfield, WI | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Saint Francis De Sales Seminary Saint Francis, WI | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Venice in Florida Venice, FL | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Milwaukee, WI | General Charitable | $500 |
| Liberty Youth Ranch Bonita Springs, FL | General Charitable | $300 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlin, SD | General Charitable | $250 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $250 |
| St Jude's Children's Memphis, TN | General Charitable | $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 | $250,760 | $11,526 | $21,520 | $20,600 | 17 | $21,344 | $11,526 | $12,182 |
| 2024 | $260,009 | $12,771 | $25,539 | $24,710 | 18 | $25,385 | $12,627 | $12,669 |
| 2023 | $272,222 | $56,504 | $26,915 | $26,265 | 14 | $26,915 | $6,607 | $13,389 |
| 2022 | $241,903 | $54,055 | $23,215 | $21,825 | 16 | $22,395 | $4,243 | $12,096 |
| 2021 | $221,752 | $48,235 | $24,152 | $23,572 | 13 | $24,152 | $3,197 | $10,845 |
| 2020 | $199,314 | $3,931 | $11,315 | $10,400 | 12 | — | $3,861 | $9,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nesheim Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 Catholic churches and other religious institutions, charitable organizations, and groups serving children, families, veterans, and people in need.
The grantee Center for Working Families Inc describes its work as fundraising and outreach to support numerous organizations, including the Working Boys. Liberty Youth Ranch Inc says it provides residential care and education for children in need of a home and family, and supports vulnerable families, single mothers, and widows. St. Matthews House Inc describes its mission as helping people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction in Southwest Florida.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $20,600. Grants ranged from $100 to $7,700, with a median of $250.
The largest reported grants included $7,700 to Lumen Christi Catholic Church in Thiensville, Wisconsin; $6,000 to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee; $2,000 to Center for Working Families Inc; and $1,000 each to Saint Francis de Sales Seminary and the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Each was listed for general charitable purposes. Other named 2025 recipients included Catholic Charities ($500), Liberty Youth Ranch ($300), St. Joseph’s Indian School ($250), Disabled American Veterans ($250), St Jude’s Children’s ($250), Habitat for Humanity ($250), Wounded Warriors ($250), and St. Matthews House Inc ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leif Nesheim as president/director, and Andrew Nesheim and Patricia Nesheim as directors.
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc is led by Leif Nesheim, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leif Nesheim
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Nesheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nesheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nesheim Family Foundation Inc
How much does Nesheim Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc gave $21K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 18 grants.
What is Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,212, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nesheim Family Foundation Inc that year got $363 on average.
Where does Nesheim Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Nesheim Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lumen Christi Catholic Church ($7,700), Archdiocese of Milwaukee ($6,000) and Center for Working Families Inc ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nesheim Family Foundation Inc?
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc reported $251K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nesheim Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Catholic churches and other religious institutions, charitable organizations, and groups serving children, families, veterans, and people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nesheim Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nesheim Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0560726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nesheim Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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