Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brookfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $943K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $13K.
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation gave $76K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,100
- +60.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,683
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,550
- Total assets
- $942,510
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutheran Home Foundation ($40K). Together the top 6 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $76K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Home Foundation Wauwatosa, WI | General Support of Mission | $40,000 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee West Allis, WI | General Support of Mission | $23,500 |
| Lutheran Social Service West Allis, WI | General Support of Mission | $3,600 |
| Camp One Step Chicago, IL | General Support of Mission | $3,500 |
| Ebenezer Stone Ministries Milwaukee, WI | General Support of Mission | $3,000 |
| Valley Kids Foundation Inc Appleton, WI | General Support of Mission | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $942,510 | $26,436 | $89,192 | $76,100 | 6 | $76,100 | $13,344 |
| 2023 | $892,136 | $42,042 | $67,569 | $47,350 | 5 | $47,350 | $14,167 |
| 2022 | $774,767 | $3,867 | $73,469 | $59,000 | 2 | $59,000 | $4,509 |
| 2021 | $794,369 | $54,172 | $61,143 | $48,000 | 4 | $48,000 | $34,186 |
| 2020 | $801,340 | $21,320 | $58,798 | $45,000 | 3 | — | $5,098 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation is led by Dale Van Dam, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dale Van Dam
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Van Dam
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Van Dam
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Erle C. Hug
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Hug
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eric C. Hug (2020) — Officer
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 Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation
How much does Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation give each year?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation gave $76K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 5 grants.
What is Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,550, and its average grant was $12,683, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation give grants?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Allis, WI (2 grants).
Does Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lutheran Home Foundation ($40,000), Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee ($23,500) and Lutheran Social Service ($3,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation reported $943K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What is Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brookfield, WI. It holds $943K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's EIN?
Van Dam-Hug Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6798635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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