Robert a Uihlein Foundation

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-6033236

The Robert A. Uihlein Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1944, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting diverse charitable causes across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$158K

-38.3% YoY

Grant Count

-18.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-24.1% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a broad range of subject areas including:

Arts and culture
Museums and sport/hobby museums
Education
Philanthropy and nonprofit support
Health and disease/condition research, particularly cancer
Religion, with emphasis on Christianity
Human services, youth development, and youth services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

of approximately $71 and a median grant amount that varies by funding cycle.

Average Grant

of approximately $71 and a median grant amount that varies by funding cycle.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:

Florida
North Dakota
Ohio
Texas
Wisconsin
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania
Tennessee

Notable funding locations include Bismarck, Columbus, and Houston.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $699K (63%)

Wisconsin $141K (13%)

Texas $81K (7%)

Tennessee $45K (4%)

North Dakota $36K (3%)

Ohio $35K (3%)

District of Columbia $30K (3%)

Pennsylvania $20K (2%)

+1 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

BISMARCKCOLUMBUSCORAOPOLISHOUSTONLAND OLAKESMADISONMEMPHISMIAMIORLANDOPALMETTOPITTSBURGHSARASOTASPRINGFIELDWASHINGTONWELLINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $2,085,516
Annual Expenses: $281,583
Annual Revenue: $157,719
Total Annual Giving: $256,077

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

70 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Out of Door Academy ($57,436), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium ($20,083), South Eastern Guide Dog ($15,138).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF LAND O' LAKES - VOLUNTEER FIRE LAND OLAKES, WI	WELFARE	$10,000
DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION BISMARCK, ND	ENVIRONMENT	$5,000
DUCKS UNLIMITED MEMPHIS, TN	ENVIRONMENT	$5,000
JUDICIAL WATCH WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATION	$5,046
LAND O'LAKES AREA ARTISANS INC LAND OLAKES, WI	CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATION	$5,000
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON, TX	HEALTH	$10,092
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM SARASOTA, FL	HEALTH	$20,083
RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY & AMERICAN WOODCOCK SOCIETY PITTSBURGH, PA	ENVIRONMENT	$5,000
SALVATION ARMY SARASOTA, FL	WELFARE	$10,092
SOUTH EASTERN GUIDE DOG PALMETTO, FL	WELFARE	$15,138

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Robert A. Uihlein III — President and Director
Jill M. Newman — Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director
James I. Uihlein — Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT A UIHLEIN III	PRES./DIR	0.1	—
JILL MNEWMAN	V PRES/SEC/TREAS/DIR	0.1	—
JAMES I UIHLEIN	DIRECTOR	0.1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been recognized for its long-standing philanthropic contributions. News sources indicate the foundation has marked significant anniversaries and continues active grantmaking across its focus areas, including support for environmental conservation, marine research, and community development initiatives.

Uihlein Foundation marks 25th anniversary | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert a Uihlein Foundation fund?

The foundation supports a broad range of subject areas including: • Arts and culture • Museums and sport/hobby museums • Education • Philanthropy and nonprofit support • Health and disease/condition research, particularly cancer • Religion, with emphasis on Christianity • Human services, youth development, and youth services

How do I apply for a grant from Robert a Uihlein Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $74,646, with an average grant size of approximately $71 and a median grant amount that varies by funding cycle. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $256,077 in total giving in its most recent fiscal year, with 3,600 total grants awarded in the previous year. **Personnel:** All key personnel work minimal hours and receive no compensation for their roles, indicating a volunteer-driven governance structure.

Where does Robert a Uihlein Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in: • Florida • North Dakota • Ohio • Texas • Wisconsin • Virginia • Washington, D.C. • Pennsylvania • Tennessee Notable funding locations include Bismarck, Columbus, and Houston.