Alpha a Wetenkamp Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWauwatosa, Wisconsin · EIN 20-7086634 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER M DROSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 949 GLENVIEW AVENUE, WAUWATOSA WI 53213 |
| Phone | 4142599300 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMAT REQUESTING CONSIDERATION FOR GRANT WHICH INCLUDES DETAILED INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT IS PURSUING A DEGREE IN ONE OF THE REQUIRED FIELDS. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS FOR GRANTS ARE DUE BEFORE THE START OF THE SEMESTER THAT THE APPLICANT WILL ATTEND CLASS. |
| Restrictions | THE ONLY RESTRICTION IS THAT THE APPLICANT IS PURSUING A DEGREE IN ONE OF THE REQUIRED FIELDS OF EDUCATION AND AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | Education | $100,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $100,000 |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641629349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7086634
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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