Engelke Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 46-1474140 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$107.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
66% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carter Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,753,425 |
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Buffalo | Albany, NY | Funds for the communication and assistive device laboratory | $854,433 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $375,000 |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $207,450 |
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Unicef | New York City, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Safe Harbor Children's Alliance | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Rubin for Kids | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Madison | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,000 |
| Covenant House | Sheboygan, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erlanger, KY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,476,308 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,456,313 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521299349101412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1474140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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