Priebe Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Lake Geneva, WI EIN: 46-5350765

Priebe Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a secondary connection to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The foundation was established in 2015 by William A. Priebe and Linda Jeanne (Howe) Priebe with a mission to support local community organizations and educational institutions.

Key facts about Priebe Family Foundation Inc

EIN: 46-5350765
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $450,000
Grants made (2025): 16
Average grant: $28,125
Median grant: $25,000
New grantees (estimate): 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025)
Primary geography: Wisconsin (96% 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 Priebe Family Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Priebe Family Foundation Inc's 16 itemized 2025 grants were Wisconsin (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (7 grants), Madison, WI (2 grants) and Lake Geneva, WI (2 grants). 38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Projects" (4 grants).

Is Priebe Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $31K. How we count

Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.

87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). 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

$450K

+4.7% YoY

Grant Count

+6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

-1.9% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Children and youth services
Youth programs and youth services
Housing and women's shelters

The foundation was created out of a strong desire by its founders to give back to their local community, with particular emphasis on supporting organizations serving children and young people.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $1,500 to $134,470.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on local community organizations and schools in the Lake Geneva and Milwaukee areas.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $430K (96%)

Virginia $20K (4%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Indiana Minnesota Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

MilwaukeeLake GenevaMadisonBrookfieldWest MilwaukeeElkhornWaukeshaRacineWauwatosaGreencastlePewaukeeReedsburgChicagoArlingtonMinneapolisNormalOconomowoc

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $8,040,793
Total Revenue: $639,277
Total Expenses: $474,767
Total Giving: $430,000
Net Income: $164,510
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation has maintained substantial assets since its establishment in 2014, with consistent year-over-year financial activity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 24, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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

104 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Edgewood High School ($60,000), Brookfield Academy ($50,000), Secure Futures ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Madison, WI	CAPITAL PROJECTS	$60,000
BROOKFIELD ACADEMY Brookfield, WI	CAPITAL PROJECTS	$50,000
SECURE FUTURES Milwaukee, WI	FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS	$40,000
THE TIME IS NOW TO HELP Lake Geneva, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$40,000
TREE HOUSE CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER Elkhorn, WI	CAPITAL PROJECTS	$40,000
THREE HARBORS COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS Milwaukee, WI	SCHOLARSHIP/GEN OPER	$30,000
BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKE Milwaukee, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$30,000
ACTS HOUSING Milwaukee, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
ST MARCUS SCHOOL Milwaukee, WI	CAPITAL PROJECTS	$25,000
MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS/CAP EXPEND	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation was founded by William A. Priebe and Linda Jeanne (Howe) Priebe. Linda Jeanne Priebe (1943-2020) was a speech pathologist with a 35-year career in education, most recently in the Lake Geneva School District. She was actively involved in community service, serving as a board member of The Tree House of Elkhorn and as a mentor with Pearls for Girls before her passing in March 2020.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William a Priebe	President	1	—
Sarah J Roy	Vice President	1	—
William S Priebe	Treasurer	1	—
John Roy	Director	1	—
Lindsay Priebe	Secretary	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Priebe Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Children and youth services • Youth programs and youth services • Housing and women's shelters The foundation was created out of a strong desire by its founders to give back to their local community, with particular emphasis on supporting organizations serving children and young people.

How do I apply for a grant from Priebe Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $1,500 to $134,470. **Recent Activity:** In fiscal year 2024, the foundation distributed $430,000 in grants. A documented grant of $30,000 was awarded to Three Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America for scholarship and general operations support.

Where does Priebe Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on local community organizations and schools in the Lake Geneva and Milwaukee areas.