Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn

Foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 39-1586544

The Oscar C & Augusta Schlegel Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since October 1987.

Key facts about Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn

EIN: 39-1586544
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $433,400
Grants made (2025): 32
Average grant: $13,544
Median grant: $7,500
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 32, 2025)
Primary geography: Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn's 32 itemized 2025 grants were Wisconsin (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Bend, WI (23 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (3 grants). 16% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (11 grants) and "Human Services" (9 grants).

Is Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 32 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$433K

-21.3% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-11.5% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Historic Buildings Preservation
Historic Preservation
History
Cycling

Primary geographic focus is Wisconsin.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $800 to $85,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $433K (100%)

Share of all 32 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Wisconsin

Cities

West BendMilwaukeeJacksonMenashaNewburgSheboyganKewaskumSlingerPortageCedarburgGrafton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:

Total Assets: $7,630,521
Total Giving: $433,400
Revenue: $276,000
Expenses: $597,000
Total Liabilities: $0

EIN: 39-1586544

Address: 115 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

164 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Kettle Moraine YMCA ($85,000), COLUMNS Scholarship ($57,800), Boys & Girls Club West Bend ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Kettle Moraine YMCA West Bend, WI	HUMAN SERVICES	$85,000
COLUMNS Scholarship West Bend, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$57,800
Boys & Girls Club West Bend West Bend, WI	CIVIC	$25,000
The Threshold Incorporated West Bend, WI	HUMAN SERVICES	$25,000
United Way of Washington County West Bend, WI	CIVIC	$25,000
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF WASHINGTON CTY West Bend, WI	CIVIC	$25,000
West Bend Full Shelf Food Pantry West Bend, WI	HUMAN SERVICES	$20,000
Friends Inc West Bend, WI	HUMAN SERVICES	$15,100
Washington County Historical Society West Bend, WI	CIVIC	$15,000
Museum of Wisconsin Art West Bend, WI	ARTS	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
W Dirk Hausmann Hausmann Law LLC	Chairman	3	—
Marilyn L Holmquist	Vice Chairman	3	—
Kim Palleon	Secretary	3	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn fund?

The foundation's grant-making focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Historic Buildings Preservation • Historic Preservation • History • Cycling Primary geographic focus is Wisconsin.

How do I apply for a grant from Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn?

**Grant Ranges:** Typical awards range from $800 to $85,000 **Recent Activity:** As of the most recent fiscal year ending March 2024, the foundation distributed $433,400 in total giving.