The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return and states that the organization was dissolved effective December 31, 2025; it therefore appears to have wound down.
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,941
- -74.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -88.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,314
- +113.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the 2025 filing is marked as final and states that the organization was dissolved effective December 31, 2025, this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1800 N Prospect Avenue Unit 18B, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3074
Phone: (414) 291-4044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cathedral of St John the Evangelist ($3K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 29% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $132K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of St John the Evangelist Milwaukee, WI | Church Support | $2,941 |
| Make a Wish Wisconsin Wauwatosa, WI | Social Services | $2,000 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | Medical Research | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing is marked as a final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1 | $11,797 | $6,941 | 3 | $6,941 | — | $291 |
| 2024 | $11,796 | $3 | $29,383 | $27,086 | 25 | $27,086 | — | $1,304 |
| 2023 | $41,176 | $7 | $44,886 | $44,675 | 46 | $44,675 | — | $3,133 |
| 2022 | $86,055 | $21,990 | $37,815 | $34,455 | 1 | $34,455 | — | $4,654 |
| 2021 | $101,880 | $154,853 | $133,597 | $131,529 | 1 | $131,529 | $154,628 | $6,450 |
| 2020 | $226,968 | $25,712 | $82,851 | $80,870 | 1 | — | $25,537 | $12,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $291 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 foundation’s 2025 grants included support for a church, a social-services organization, and a medical-research organization. March of Dimes, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as advancing the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $6,941. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $2,941, with a median of $2,000. Recipients included Cathedral of St John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,941, church support); Make a Wish Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin ($2,000, social services); and March of Dimes in Arlington, Virginia ($2,000, medical research).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Colette Goldammer as president, Michael Goldammer as vice president, and Patrick Goldammer as secretary.
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc is led by Colette Goldammer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colette Goldammer
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Goldammer
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Goldammer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Goldammer Sr. (2020) — President
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 The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 25 grants.
What is The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,314, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (29%).
Does The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants included support for a church, a social-services organization, and a medical-research organization. March of Dimes, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as advancing the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $291 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1987991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Goldammer Family Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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