Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2026 filing lists scholarship grants to Wisconsin high schools and universities, as well as a technical college.
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship at a glance
In short: Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship gave $204K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $51K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $204,222
- +22.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $51,056
- +114.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,637
- Total assets
- $3,476,494
- +8.7% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship
- 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 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Merrill High School ($166K). Together the top 4 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2026 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $211K (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill High School Merril, WI | Scholarships | $165,762 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | Scholarships | $15,586 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | Scholarships | $11,688 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | Scholarships | $11,186 |
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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 | $3,476,494 | $513,155 | $264,822 | $204,222 | 4 | $211,312 | $459,050 | $238,837 |
| 2025 | $3,198,466 | $178,215 | $243,231 | $166,529 | 7 | $187,984 | $124,491 | $205,877 |
| 2024 | $3,257,978 | $203,429 | $235,166 | $172,400 | 8 | $187,739 | $148,956 | $200,572 |
| 2023 | $3,270,316 | $146,270 | $280,181 | $211,200 | 12 | $218,050 | $98,562 | $263,896 |
| 2022 | $3,319,528 | $643,492 | $283,892 | $209,000 | 12 | $231,141 | $587,212 | $206,876 |
| 2021 | $2,959,939 | $79,755 | $246,352 | $191,400 | 9 | — | $26,714 | $185,931 |
| 2020 | $3,126,537 | $189,562 | $204,173 | $146,000 | 10 | — | $141,490 | $177,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship reported a distributable amount of $239K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships. One recipient, the University of an individual recipient, describes its own mission as supporting the university’s facilities, equipment, teaching, research, scholarships, programs, and educational purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 4 grants totaling $204,222. Grants ranged from $11,186 to $165,762, with a median of $13,637. Recipients included Merrill High School ($165,762), the University of Wisconsin-Madison ($15,586), Northcentral Technical College ($11,688), and the University of an individual recipient ($11,186); each grant was for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$56K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2020–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $56K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship
How much does Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship give each year?
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship gave $204K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $167K across 7 grants.
What is Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship's typical grant size?
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship's median grant in 2026 was $13,637, and its average grant was $51,056, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship give grants?
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
How large is Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship?
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (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.
What does Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship?
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 Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship's EIN?
Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6250027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Walter Mabel Fromm Schlship 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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