Fotsch Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashotah, Wisconsin · EIN 46-2601906 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.5M
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$76.7M
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 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
16% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul the Apostle | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,275,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $336,000 |
| The Cardinal's Appeal | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $175,000 |
| Camp One Step | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $170,100 |
| Womens Care Center | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $149,029 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities-Eastern Wi | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $126,000 |
| Children's Wi Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $112,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $85,000 |
| Paulist Fathers | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Winman Trails Foundation | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $57,500 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Eye Public Affairs Network Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Middle School | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $46,750 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Pewaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Courage Mke | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Kathy's House | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Papal Foundation | Chester, PA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Uso of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $22,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $22,000 |
| St Mary's Parish | Elm Grove, WI | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Religious Retirement | St Francis, WI | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Greater Praise Comm Dev Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul - Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Waukesha County Center for Growth | Waukesha, WI | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Fisher House Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Midwest Jesuits | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Stars and Stripes Honor Flight | Menomonee Falls, WI | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Elmbrook Education Foundation Co Elmbrook School District | Brookfield, WI | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Cudworth American Legion Post 449 | Brookfield, WI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Elm Grove Police Department | Elm Grove, WI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Mw Lakes Association | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | Dallas, TX | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | Elm Grove, WI | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Potawatomi Area Council - Bsa | Waukesha, WI | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Catholic Memorial High School | Waukesha, WI | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Wafapa Co Amy Dawson Treasurer | Salem, WI | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Sharon Lynne Wilson Center | Brookfield, WI | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Valley of Our Lady Monastery | Prairie Du Sac, WI | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Music in the Park | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Friends of Elm Grove Library | Elm Grove, WI | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Koller Memorial Library | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Manitowish Waters Fire Co | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,477,379 | 55 |
| 2024 | $3,286,475 | 52 |
| 2023 | $2,843,377 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2601906
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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