Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1710863 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $7,292.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT ELSNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2329 E BELLEVIEW PLACE APT C, MILWAUKEE WI 53211 |
| Phone | 4149640549 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION - REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Lloyd Wright Burnham Block | Madison, WI | Burnham block project | $44,625 |
| Wisconsin Historical Society | Madison, WI | General support | $7,292 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $6,750 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | West Bend, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Wild Space Dance Co | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Glacial Lakes Conservancy | Sheboygan, WI | General support | $250 |
| Pbs | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,117 | 7 |
| 2024 | $71,993 | 13 |
| 2023 | $67,022 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349104104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1710863
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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