Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It directs gifts to work in equity and sustainability, children and families, physical and mental health, and community and education.
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd at a glance
In short: Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd gave $778K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Iowa. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $778,490
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,693
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,212
- Total assets
- $6,428,925
- +68.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (25 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (46% 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 Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The funder’s 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website lists an April 1, 2026 application deadline, with review in May and distribution in June. That cycle has passed; the website says applications are expected to reopen in January 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1835 Winnebago Street 402, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 249-2111
Website: https://salzwedelfamilyfund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wartburg College ($345K). Together the top 10 received $707K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 206 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Iowa (46%) and Wisconsin (41%), followed by Michigan (12%). The filing also lists Alabama and Illinois at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 44 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% 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 $517K (2021) to $923K (2020). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $778K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA | General Operations | $345,000 |
| UW Foundation Madison, WI | General Operations | $106,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church Southfield, MI | General Operations | $91,000 |
| YMCA of Dane County Madison, WI | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation Baraboo, WI | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Friends of UW Health Madison, WI | General Operations | $30,080 |
| Heartland Church OF SUN PRAIRIE Sun Prairie, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| American Family Children's Hospital Madison, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement OF WISCONSIN Monona, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| McComb-Bruchs Performing Arts Center Wautoma, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,428,925 | $4,191,787 | $853,007 | $778,490 | 44 | $785,328 | $3,149,040 | $415,735 |
| 2024 | $3,810,207 | $5,350,509 | $719,774 | $772,922 | 45 | $781,524 | $1,096,999 | $249,242 |
| 2023 | $1,871,272 | $666,151 | $650,845 | $630,789 | 50 | $635,065 | $125,697 | $154,804 |
| 2022 | $2,194,765 | $707,844 | $588,897 | $558,250 | 30 | $562,037 | $173,923 | $146,804 |
| 2021 | $2,345,130 | $2,856,231 | $532,223 | $517,180 | 37 | $511,680 | $384,089 | $95,786 |
| 2020 | $1,046,736 | $219,924 | $849,858 | $923,095 | 38 | — | $203,647 | $101,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd reported a distributable amount of $416K 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
The funder’s website identifies four areas of support:
- Equity & Sustainability: Financial stability and affordable housing, racial and LGBTQIA+ equity, environmental conservation, carbon-footprint reduction, and gun safety.
- Children & Families: Youth athletics and girls’ participation in sports, adoption services, educational enrichment, and early intervention.
- Physical & Mental Health: Cancer research and support, women’s and reproductive health, children’s health, stillbirth support, and mental health services.
- Community & Education: Local schools, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions.
The 2025 grants include colleges, health organizations, faith-based organizations, environmental groups, and community-service organizations. For example, Wartburg College describes its mission as challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service. The Aldo Leopold Foundation says it fosters a land ethic through Aldo Leopold’s legacy, while The Road Home Dane County says it helps homeless children and families pursue self-determined goals and affordable, stable housing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder reported 44 grants totaling $778,490. Grants ranged from $155 to $345,000, with a median of $2,212. The largest awards included $345,000 to Wartburg College, $106,000 to UW Foundation, $91,000 to Peace Lutheran Church, $50,000 to YMCA of Dane County, and $35,000 to Aldo Leopold Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd is led by Jack Salzwedel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Salzwedel
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Salzwedel
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Lea
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Salzwedel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Salzwedel
Vice President
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 Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd
How much does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd give each year?
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd gave $778K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $773K across 45 grants.
What is Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's typical grant size?
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $2,212, and its average grant was $17,693, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd that year got $5K on average.
Where does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd give grants?
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's top state is Iowa, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (41%) and Michigan (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (18 grants).
Does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's largest grantees?
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include Wartburg College ($345,000), UW Foundation ($106,000) and Peace Lutheran Church ($91,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd?
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $785K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $416K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd fund?
The funder’s website identifies four areas of support: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd?
The funder’s 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's EIN?
Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3437192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd 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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Grantable. (2026). Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/salzwedel-family-fund-ltd-morg_31979bfd7f1c49b88b868fc6a768d013
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