Priebe Family Foundation Inc

MILWAUKEE, 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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$430K

-18.6% YoY

Grant Count

-28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

+14.0% 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 $3.2M (86%)

Illinois $410K (11%)

Indiana $110K (3%)

States

Illinois Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin

Cities

BROOKFIELDCHICAGOELKHORNGREENCASTLELAKE GENEVAMADISONMILWAUKEEMINNEAPOLISNORMALOCONOMOWOCPEWAUKEERACINEREEDSBURGWAUKESHAWAUWATOSAWEST MILWAUKEE

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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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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

111 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brookfield Academy ($50,000), Secure Futures ($50,000), Edgewood High School ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BADGER HIGH SCHOOL LAKE GENEVA, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$15,000
THREE HARBORS COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIP/GEN OPER	$30,000
BROOKFIELD ACADEMY BROOKFIELD, WI	CAPITAL PROJECTS	$50,000
SECURE FUTURES MILWAUKEE, WI	FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS	$50,000
MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS/CAP EXPEND	$30,000
THE TIME IS NOW TO HELP LAKE GENEVA, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$40,000
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL WEST MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$20,000
PEARLS FOR TEEN GIRLS MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKE MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
ALL-IN MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$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

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 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.