Francie Luke Silverman Foundation Under the F Silverman Charitable Tr
Historical FunderAppleton, Wisconsin · EIN 32-6303388 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$545K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIDUCIARY PARTNERS TRUST COMPANY CO |
|---|---|
| Address | 3913 W PROSPECT AVE, APPLETON WI 54914 |
| Phone | 9203809960 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE - APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANYTIME DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDED SERVICES IN THE GREAT LAKE REGION FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON WISCONSIN |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Disaster cycle services in wisconsin | $50,000 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Inc (Fbbg) | Hales Comers, WI | Children's plant science & environmental education | $47,000 |
| Girls Rock Camp Madison | Madison, WI | Girls rock camp madison summer camp | $21,500 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Inc (Able) | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $21,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community partnership programs & financial aid | $19,000 |
| Friends of the Mitchell Gallery of Flight | Milwaukee, WI | Wings to grow our future | $18,000 |
| Hhm - Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Co Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin wonders | $17,000 |
| Guardian Whiskers | Madison, WI | Book buddies readine- pro&1:ram & taradiddle youth writing contests | $16,000 |
| Hear Wisconsin | Westallis, WI | Empowering children and their families with hearing loss | $14,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Violins of hope wisconsin | $13,000 |
| Black Arts Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Black arts mke - arts education programming | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun | River Hills, WI | The mission is the kitchen: refreshing the kitchen at ceebj | $10,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Francie H. luke silverman endowed scholarship & foley collective | $10,000 |
| Dekoven Center Inc | Racine, WI | Operational support | $9,000 |
| Meta House | Milwaukee, WI | Comprehensive sservices for women and children | $9,000 |
| St Lawrence Seminary a Ministry of the Province of St Joseph of the Capuc | Mt Calvary, WI | Financial assistance for students to attend st. lawrence seminary | $9,000 |
| Acts Community Development Organization | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $8,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Wauwatosa, WI | The emergency lodge homeless shelter | $8,000 |
| Acts Community Development Organization (Acts Housing) | Milwaukee, WI | Empowerment through homeownership program | $7,500 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Support for marquette journalism students | $7,500 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | After-School achievement program | $7,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Access mke zoo | $7,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Beyond Vision Inc | West Allis, WI | Grow beyond vision | $6,500 |
| Meta House | Milwaukee, WI | 450 (300 women and 150 children) | $6,500 |
| Civic Music Association of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Life lessons through music | $6,000 |
| Portal Inc | Grafton, WI | All abilities, thriving communities | $6,000 |
| Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin Lnc | Milwaukee, WI | Health and wellness for older adults | $6,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Graduate student excellence fund | $6,000 |
| Benedict Center | Milwaukee, WI | Women's harm reduction program | $5,000 |
| Imagine Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Journey House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Thrive steam forward proeram | $5,000 |
| Lemons of Love | Plymouth, WI | Healing garden | $5,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center | Milwaukee, WI | Excellence in early childhood education and care | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School of Wisconsin Tnc | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Miad's youth + community programs | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association | Brookfield, WI | Adaptive sports and inclusion education program | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Pets for life | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Network (Vetsnet) | West Allis, WI | Vital support for veterans and veteran families | $5,000 |
| Portal Inc | Grafton, WI | Community inclusion and engagement | $4,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $4,500 |
| Beyond Vision Inc | West Allis, WI | Training & workforce development program | $4,000 |
| Core El Centro | Milwaukee, WI | Integrative health & wellness program | $4,000 |
| Creative Community Living Services Inc | Watertown, WI | Group home improvement project | $4,000 |
| Life Navigators | Wauwatosa, WI | Self-Advocacy & independence - safe, happy & healthy | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Meals, shelter, & recovery programs for homeless shelter | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Women's Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee women's center emergency shelter | $4,000 |
| Northcott Neighborhood House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | "Tis the season" | $4,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | Milwaukee, WI | Food security on milwaukee's northwest side | $4,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Vision Forward Association | Milwaukee, WI | Expanding vision rehabilitation services | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating and program support | $3,500 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Bridging leadership & entrepreneurship for future excellence | $3,500 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Core mission support | $3,500 |
| Above the Clouds | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Broadscope Disability Services | Greenfield, WI | Respite care coordination program | $3,000 |
| Casa Guadalupe Education Center Inc | West Bend, WI | Casa guadalupe education programs | $3,000 |
| Community Clothes Closet | Menasha, WI | Free clothing for all people in need | $3,000 |
| St Francis Children's Center | Milwaukee, WI | Free family activity center programming | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545,000 | 89 |
| 2024 | $558,000 | 74 |
| 2023 | $525,000 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-6303388
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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