Weyco Group Charitable Trust
Weyco Group Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Glendale, Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants went primarily to Wisconsin organizations, including recipients in the arts, education, and community services.
Weyco Group Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Weyco Group Charitable Trust gave $307K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $307,327
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,088
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $658,243
- +42.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (10 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Weyco Group Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written application with the required IRS determination letters.
- Contact
Application contact: Judy Anderson
Mailing address: 333 W Estabrook Blvd, Glendale, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 908-1833
Website: https://weycogroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weyco Group Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way Milwaukee ($43K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 182 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining shares were Massachusetts (13%), Washington, DC (3%), Minnesota (2%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Weyco Group Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 37 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2021) to $307K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General | $42,814 |
| Two Ten International Foundation Waltham, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | General | $25,000 |
| UWM Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Lubar School of Business; School of Public Health | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art and Desi Milwaukee, WI | Creative Fusion Sponsorship/General | $15,300 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin Wonders Campaign | $14,333 |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory Schoo Milwaukee, WI | Event Sponsor | $12,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Annual Membership | $10,000 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Milwauke, WI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | MPS Superintendent Leadership Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $658,243 | $502,685 | $307,651 | $307,327 | 38 | $307,327 | $2,685 | $26,205 |
| 2024 | $463,209 | $506,788 | $291,917 | $291,844 | 35 | $291,844 | $6,788 | $24,928 |
| 2023 | $248,338 | $505,251 | $274,448 | $274,447 | 36 | $274,447 | $5,251 | $16,778 |
| 2022 | $17,535 | $200,045 | $214,479 | $214,479 | 34 | $214,479 | $45 | $1,623 |
| 2021 | $31,969 | $200,009 | $177,548 | $177,546 | 39 | $177,546 | $9 | $3,824 |
| 2020 | $9,508 | $177 | $200,617 | $200,598 | 36 | — | $177 | $5,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weyco Group Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. For example, United Performing Arts Fund says it raises community resources to support performing arts in southeastern Wisconsin; Milwaukee Public Museum says it uses exhibitions, educational programs, collections, and research to inspire curiosity and promote preservation; and Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy says its mission is to prepare scholars to go to and through college. Meta House describes its work as ending the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 38 grants totaling $307,327. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $42,814, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $42,814 to United Way Milwaukee for general purposes; $40,000 to Two Ten International Foundation for general support; and $25,000 to United Performing Arts Fund. Other notable grants included $20,000 to UWM Foundation for the Lubar School of Business and School of Public Health, $15,300 to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design for Creative Fusion sponsorship/general purposes, and $14,333 to Milwaukee Public Museum for its Wisconsin Wonders campaign. Milwaukee Art Museum received $10,000 for an annual membership, and Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy received $10,000 for its general fund.
The trust’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be in writing and accompanied by IRS determination letters evidencing the applicant’s exempt status and non-private-foundation status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judy Anderson, Thomas W Florsheim Sr, Thomas W Florsheim Jr, and John W Florsheim as trustees.
Weyco Group Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Florsheim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Florsheim Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Florsheim Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Wittkowske (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Weyco Group Charitable Trust
How much does Weyco Group Charitable Trust give each year?
Weyco Group Charitable Trust gave $307K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $292K across 35 grants.
What is Weyco Group Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Weyco Group Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,088, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weyco Group Charitable Trust that year got $8K on average.
Where does Weyco Group Charitable Trust give grants?
Weyco Group Charitable Trust gives mostly in Wisconsin: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (29 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Weyco Group Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Weyco Group Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Event Sponsor" (3 grants).
Who are Weyco Group Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Weyco Group Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include United Way Milwaukee ($42,814), Two Ten International Foundation ($40,000) and United Performing Arts Fund ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Weyco Group Charitable Trust?
Weyco Group Charitable Trust reported $658K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Weyco Group Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weyco Group Charitable Trust?
Submit a written application with the required IRS determination letters. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Weyco Group Charitable Trust's EIN?
Weyco Group Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6645370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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