The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $939K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $88K. Net investment income was $119K.
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation at a glance
In short: The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation gave $88K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $88K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $88,279
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $88,279
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $88,279
- Total assets
- $939,415
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($88K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2021) to $88K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Program Support | $88,279 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $939,415 | $132,509 | $117,141 | $88,279 | 1 | $101,779 | $118,761 | $109,411 |
| 2025 | $946,646 | $87,705 | $108,444 | $82,435 | 1 | $95,045 | $74,402 | $100,889 |
| 2024 | $944,793 | $45,272 | $103,184 | $78,816 | 1 | $90,439 | $32,763 | $94,058 |
| 2023 | $1,003,013 | $69,867 | $113,518 | $87,205 | 1 | $98,342 | $58,539 | $89,953 |
| 2022 | $1,047,185 | $173,200 | $106,972 | $80,697 | 1 | $93,134 | $160,600 | $99,642 |
| 2021 | $980,897 | $56,035 | $97,868 | $75,802 | 1 | — | $44,222 | $91,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$23K (2024) → $27K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BMO Harris Bank N A (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $27K, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation
How much does The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation give each year?
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation gave $88K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $82K across 1 grant.
How large is The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation?
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation reported $939K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation operate?
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation's EIN?
The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3218282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Willard Aschenbrener Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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