Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Charitable Trust No 1
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1602180 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,280 and $15,215.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR J KOHOUT AND MR T VOIGHTMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 777 E WISCONSIN AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53202 |
| Phone | 4142712400 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM OR FORMAT IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE SET FORTH IN TRUST AGREEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 30% OF EACH YEAR'S GRANTS ARE DISTRUBUTED FOR CAPITAL OR UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT PURPOSES TO OR AMONG CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS A PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL CARE AND/OR TO PROVIDE CARE OR SERVICES IN THE FIELDS OF MEDICAL, PHYSICAL, OR MENTAL HEALTH. APPROXIMATELY 25% OF EACH YEAR'S GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED FOR CAPITAL OR UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT PURPOSES TO OR AMOUNG CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION A PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH IS DEALING WITH OR BENEFITING CHILDREN (IE, PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS), AND PARTICULARLY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED AND/OR MENTALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THE BALANCE OF EACH YEAR'S GRANTS IS DISTRIBUTED AMONG RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPERATING, CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT PURPOSES OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF AN EDUCATIONAL OR CULTURAL CHARACHACTER THAT PROVIDE BROAD SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT, SELF DEVELOPMENT A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Versiti Blood Research Institute | Milwaukee, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Zoological Society | Milwaukee, WI | General | $16,310 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $15,215 |
| Prevent Blindness | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Center | Bayside, WI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,937 |
| Pathfinders | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Greater Galilee Community Development Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General | $4,280 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,883 |
| Sixteenth Street Community Health Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,272 |
| Neu-Life Community Development | Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,375 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,772 | 14 |
| 2024 | $130,411 | 17 |
| 2023 | $112,835 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102562
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1602180
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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