Trieschmann Foundation
The Trieschmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Mellen, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Trieschmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Trieschmann Foundation gave $40K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,850
- -28.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +3700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,049
- -98.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,097,003
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% 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 Trieschmann Foundation
- 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: PO Box 427, Mellen, WI 54546
Phone: (715) 681-0038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Trieschmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cumberland Clear Kayo & Family ($6K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Trieschmann Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $56K (2021). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Clear Kayo & Family On File, WI | Donation | $5,500 |
| Saint Martindo Porres HS On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Winnetka Historical Society On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Keiser University Athletics On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| I Reach Global On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| League of Animal Protection On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wings for Heroes On File, WI | Donation | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross On File, WI | Donation | $1,500 |
| WI Wetlands Assoc On File, WI | Donation | $1,175 |
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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 | $1,097,003 | $69,428 | $67,338 | $39,850 | 38 | $67,338 | — | $52,199 |
| 2024 | $1,022,745 | $329,312 | $68,714 | $55,700 | 1 | $68,714 | $10,096 | $48,776 |
| 2023 | $957,918 | $31,952 | $54,245 | $38,050 | 1 | $42,245 | $18,744 | $45,227 |
| 2022 | $889,313 | $-2,644 | $53,828 | $45,775 | 1 | $53,828 | $13,088 | $47,401 |
| 2021 | $1,045,251 | $25,179 | $60,344 | $55,950 | 1 | $60,344 | $21,561 | $47,825 |
| 2020 | $908,301 | $7,439 | $60,300 | $39,000 | 1 | — | — | $49,532 |
| 2019 | $930,070 | $25,525 | $68,146 | $53,350 | 1 | — | $10,729 | $43,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trieschmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cable Natural History Museum describes its mission as “environmental & natural history programs & education,” and International Crane Foundation says it is “committed to a world where cranes, people, and our natural heritage thrive together.” These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $39,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,500, with a median of $1,000. Among the listed grants were $5,500 to Cumberland Clear Kayo & Family; $2,000 each to Saint Martin de Porres HS, Winnetka Historical Society, Keiser University Athletics, Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep, I Reach Global, League of Animal Protection, and Wings for Heroes; and $1,500 to the American Red Cross. Cable Natural History Museum and International Crane Foundation each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Micheal Trieschmann as trustee.
Trieschmann Foundation is led by Micheal Trieschmann, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Micheal Trieschmann
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Trieschmann (2019–2022) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $12K, to Micheal Trieschmann (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Trieschmann Foundation
How much does Trieschmann Foundation give each year?
Trieschmann Foundation gave $40K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 1 grant.
What is Trieschmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Trieschmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,049, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trieschmann Foundation give grants?
Trieschmann Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were On File, WI (38 grants).
Does Trieschmann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Trieschmann Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (38 grants).
Who are Trieschmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Trieschmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cumberland Clear Kayo & Family ($5,500), Saint Martindo Porres HS ($2,000) and Winnetka Historical Society ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Trieschmann Foundation?
Trieschmann Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Trieschmann Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trieschmann Foundation?
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 Trieschmann Foundation's EIN?
Trieschmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2532691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Trieschmann 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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