The Engh Foundation
The Engh Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, it reported making 20 grants totaling $720,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, housing, community support, immigrant advocacy, and music education.
The Engh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Engh Foundation gave $720K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Minnesota. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,000
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,774,850
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Engh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (651) 466-8088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Engh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minneapolis Institute of Art ($245K). Together the top 10 received $640K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 107 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Minnesota (54%) and Wyoming (46%). Examples include grants to organizations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Jackson, Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Engh Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2022) to $720K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $245,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Teton Jackson, WY | General Operating | $150,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church of JH WY Jackson, WY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Constellation Fund Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Operating | $35,000 |
| American Friends of the Prado Museum Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| ONE22 Inc Jackson, WY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project Jackson, WY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Astoria Park Conservancy Jackson, WY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Grace-Trinity Community Church Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,774,850 | $733,414 | $887,432 | $720,000 | 20 | $781,951 | $338,176 | $534,592 |
| 2023 | $9,617,551 | $579,110 | $728,578 | $545,000 | 17 | $559,005 | $276,325 | $497,709 |
| 2022 | $9,422,159 | $-1,111,164 | $332,660 | $247,200 | 15 | $262,941 | — | $529,671 |
| 2021 | $10,519,428 | $1,126,865 | $791,359 | $703,400 | 25 | $713,672 | $763,750 | $675,466 |
| 2020 | $9,660,978 | $526,457 | $548,282 | $460,000 | 30 | — | $258,230 | $551,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Engh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $535K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement or specific funding focus is stated. The 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole says it invests in nonprofits and makes grants that positively impact its community; One22 says it supports neighbors facing health, financial, and cultural challenges; and the Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project says it promotes and defends immigrants’ rights through legal services, public education, and advocacy. Other recipients include arts, nature, food-rescue, music-learning, and youth-focused organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $720,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $245,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $245,000 to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and $150,000 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Teton, both for general operating support. Other grants included $50,000 each to St Johns Episcopal Church of Jackson Hole and Constellation Fund, and $35,000 to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Engh as president, Rolf Engh as treasurer, and Martha Engh, Peter Engh, and Phillip Engh as directors.
The Engh Foundation is led by Nancy Engh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Engh
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Engh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Engh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Engh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rolf Engh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Engh Foundation
How much does The Engh Foundation give each year?
The Engh Foundation gave $720K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $545K across 17 grants.
What is The Engh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Engh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $36,000, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Engh Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Engh Foundation give grants?
The Engh Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (9 grants), Jackson, WY (8 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does The Engh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Engh Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Engh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Engh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Minneapolis Institute of Art ($245,000), Habitat for Humanity Greater Teton ($150,000) and St Johns Episcopal Church of JH WY ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Engh Foundation?
The Engh Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $782K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $535K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Engh Foundation fund?
No mission statement or specific funding focus is stated. The 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Engh Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Engh Foundation's EIN?
The Engh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3680925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Engh Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Engh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-engh-foundation-morg_475cef4416ea41138c607f6f36cd228b
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