Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc gave $102K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,220
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,679
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $667,970
- +10.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (74% 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 Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2718 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211
Phone: (414) 791-9912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 21% to Massachusetts, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2023) to $102K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center West Bend, WI | General | $40,000 |
| Pradiya Foundation Lexington, MA | General | $21,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society Milwaukee, WI | General | $9,600 |
| Street Angels Inc Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,000 |
| Community Projects for Seniors Milwaukee, WI | General | $3,500 |
| Grand Avenue Club Milwaukee, WI | General | $3,500 |
| Self-Realization Fellowship Los Angeles, CA | General | $3,000 |
| California Wildfire Relief Fund Sacramento, CA | General | $2,120 |
| River Alliance of WI Madison, WI | General | $2,000 |
| Christine Center Willard, WI | General | $2,000 |
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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 | $667,970 | $168,582 | $104,759 | $102,220 | 18 | $102,220 | $166,043 | $65,540 |
| 2024 | $604,147 | $79,596 | $91,251 | $85,700 | 18 | $85,700 | $74,045 | $63,395 |
| 2023 | $615,802 | $2,607 | $90,183 | $63,175 | 15 | $63,175 | — | — |
| 2022 | $703,378 | $5,202 | $72,927 | $69,700 | 16 | $69,700 | $8,082 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $66K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as community support, homelessness, mental health, environmental protection, and services for children and people with disabilities.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. For example, Street Angels says it helps people end their homelessness through outreach, services, advocacy, and connections to resources. Grand Avenue Club says it provides employment, educational, and enrichment programming for Milwaukee-area adults experiencing mental illness. Clean Wisconsin says it works to protect Wisconsin’s clean air, water, and natural heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $102,220. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $40,000 to Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center, $21,000 to Pradiya Foundation, $9,600 to St Vincent de Paul Society, and $6,000 to Street Angels Inc. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fred Bliffert and Susan Bliffert as directors.
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Bliffert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bliffert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc
How much does Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc give each year?
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc gave $102K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 18 grants.
What is Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,679, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc give grants?
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (10 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center ($40,000), Pradiya Foundation ($21,000) and St Vincent de Paul Society ($9,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc?
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc reported $668K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as community support, homelessness, mental health, environmental protection, and services for children and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's EIN?
Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1364810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Thomas J Bliffert 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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