Emil Ewald Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOconomowoc, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1687505 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$672K
Organizations funded141
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$26M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Cooperating Ministries | Newport News, VA | Build churches | $85,000 |
| American Legion of Wisconsin | Portage, WI | Local posts - support for veterans, military personnel, families and communities | $26,000 |
| Watda Foundation | Madison, WI | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Potowatomi Area Council | Waukesha, WI | Purchase boat & motor | $12,000 |
| Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church | Hartland, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Elmbrook Education Foundation | Brookfield, WI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Waukesha Co | Waukesha, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Geist Christian Church | Fischers, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Whitefish Bay, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hope Church of Wisconsin | Oconomowoc, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Journey 21 | Oconomowoc, WI | Van purchase | $10,000 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic | Oconomowoc, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| North Point Church | Hartland, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oconomowoc Area Historical Society | Oconomowoc, WI | Capital investment campaign | $10,000 |
| St Charles Catholic Church | Hartland, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | Oconomowoc, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Thirst Church | Oconomowoc, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wi Masonic Center Foundation | Madison, WI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wi Masonic Foundation | Dousman, WI | Jump bags campaign | $8,000 |
| Alano Club of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Deaf Blind Person | West Allis, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens' Dyslexia Center-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens' Dyslexia Center-Madison | Madison, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens' Dyslexia Center-Milwaukee | Whitefish Bay, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cudahy Hs | Cudahy, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Erins Law Foundation | Elgin, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Franklin Hs | Franklin, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Germantown Hs | Germantown, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Greendale Hs | Greendale, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Greenfield Hs | Greenfield, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hartford Union Hs | Hartford, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hartland Arrowhead Hs | Hartland, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha Co | Waukesha, WI | Pet adoption | $5,000 |
| Kettle Moriaine Hs | Wales, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lake Country Lutheran Hs | Hartland, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther Hs | Greendale, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Menomonee Falls Hs | Menomonee Falls, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Community Service Center | Milwaukee, WI | Training | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Lutheran Hs | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| New Berlin Eisenhower Hs | New Berlin, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| New Berlin West Hs | New Berlin, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Oconomowoc Hs | Oconomowoc, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pewaukee Hs | Pewaukee, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Ministry | Union Grove, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Slinger Hs | Slinger, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Vision Forward | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society | Watertown, WI | Pet adoption | $5,000 |
| Waukesha North Hs | Waukesha, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Waukesha South Hs | Waukesha, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Waukesha West Hs | Waukesha, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Whitnall Hs | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Hs | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Wildlife in Need Center | Oconomowoc, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Pet adoption | $5,000 |
| Zacharias Acres | Brookfield, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Stars & Stripes Honor Flight | Menomonee Falls, WI | General fund | $3,500 |
| Capuchin Community Services | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $3,000 |
| Full Shelf Food Pantry | West Bend, WI | Food pantry | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 141 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672,000 | 141 |
| 2024 | $406,110 | 101 |
| 2023 | $153,450 | 58 |
| 2021 | $619,750 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103952
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1687505
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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