Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Bierman Family Foundation Inc ($1.2M), Department of Wisconsin of the Veterans ($236K), Kalscheur Family Foundation ($108K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bierman Family Foundation Inc | $1,200,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Department of Wisconsin of the Veterans | $235,866 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | $108,000 | 10 | 2019–2024 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $79,340 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc | $59,992 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Debbink Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Incrediblebank Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of WI | $21,077 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Geiger Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Waukesha County Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Abbybank Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Generac Foundation Inc | $4,950 | 9 | 2023–2025 |
| Kunes Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Jack and Arlene Schumann | $1,300 | 1 | 2025 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $400 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2019) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $116K.
What grants has Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Debbink Family Foundation Inc | Capital Fund Drive | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Department of Wisconsin of the Veterans | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,594 |
| 2025 | Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of WI | JOURNEY TO HEALING PROJECT | $21,077 |
| 2025 | Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc | GREATEST NEED | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Abbybank Foundation Inc | CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CLUB HOUSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Jack and Arlene Schumann | CHARITABLE GIVING | $1,300 |
| 2025 | Generac Foundation Inc | Funds for VFW Post 1879 | $500 |
| 2025 | Generac Foundation Inc | Funds for VFW Post 2925 | $500 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $32,131 |
| 2024 | Department of Wisconsin of the Veterans | SUPPORT FOR VETERANS FUND | $14,300 |
| 2024 | Incrediblebank Foundation Inc | NORTHWOODS VETERANS POST | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kalscheur Family Foundation | Post 8216, Middleton WI | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kalscheur Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Kunes Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Generac Foundation Inc | funds for VFW Post 2925 | $500 |
| 2024 | Generac Foundation Inc | funds for VFW Post 1879 | $500 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCH CREDIT CARD DONATION (501(C)3) GRANT | $100 |
| 2023 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $47,209 |
| 2023 | Department of Wisconsin of the Veterans | SUPPORT FOR VETERANS FUND | $34,328 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support the Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Kalscheur Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| 2023 | Incrediblebank Foundation Inc | NORTHWOODS VETERANS POST | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Geiger Family Foundation Inc | WAUWATOSA WAR MEMORIAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Green Bay Packers Foundation | WAUWATOSA VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Generac Foundation Inc | Elkhorn VFW Post 6375 for Post improvements | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Generac Foundation Inc | VFW Post 5470 | $750 |
| 2023 | Generac Foundation Inc | Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial fund | $500 |
| 2023 | Generac Foundation Inc | VFW Post 1879 | $400 |
| 2023 | Generac Foundation Inc | VFW Post 1621 Military Expo event sponsorship fund | $300 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCH CREDIT CARD DONATION (501(C)3) | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Bierman Family Foundation Inc ($1.2M), Department of Wisconsin of the Veterans ($236K), Kalscheur Family Foundation ($108K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Bierman Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc, with $1.2M across 1 grant (2020).
How much grant funding has Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc across 48 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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