Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 31-1723311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $45,000.
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
39% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Historic haymarket milwaukee | $1,000,000 |
| Douglas County Land Conservancy | Castle Rock, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Lifestriders | Waukesha, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Vision Forward | West Allis, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General | $45,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | General | $45,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General | $35,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moine, IA | General | $30,000 |
| Kandu Industries | Janesville, WI | General | $30,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver | Denver, CO | General | $20,000 |
| Help and Hope Center | Castle Rock, CO | General | $20,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Life sports program | $15,000 |
| Wildlife in Need Center Ltd | Oconomowoc, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics of Colorado | Englewood, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society | Watertown, WI | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,600,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102967
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1723311
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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