Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSheboygan, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6060552 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANTS COMMITTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3518 LAKESHORE ROAD, SHEBOYGAN WI 53083 |
| Phone | 9204582121 |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN LETTER GIVING DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT, ITS PURPOSE, ITS INTENDED USE OF ANY GRANT, EVIDENCE THAT SHOWS THE APPLICANT IS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 170(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
| Deadlines | NONE, THE GRANTS COMMITTEE OF THIS PRIVATE FOUNDATION MEETS PERIODICALLY. |
| Restrictions | THIS PRIVATE FOUNDATION'S GRANTS ARE MADE TO PUBLIC SUPPORTED 170(C) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS; PRIMARILY IN WISCONSIN. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REQUIRE "EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TREASURY REGULATIONS". |
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
4% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weill Center Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Transformation capital project | $300,000 |
| Camp Anokijig | Plymouth, WI | Bridge to the future project | $125,000 |
| St Nicholas Hospital Foundation (Hshs) | Mount Calvary, WI | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Love one another campaign | $100,000 |
| Camp Evergreen | Sheboygan, WI | Pool natatorium project | $100,000 |
| Cheese Capital Winter Park Inc Dba Nutt Hill | Plymouth, WI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee campus improvement | $100,000 |
| Dementia Innovations Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Livasu village | $100,000 |
| Lakeland University | Plymouth, WI | Scholars program | $100,000 |
| Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Capital - build a sheboygan county child advocay center | $100,000 |
| Lakeshore College Formerly Lakeshore Technical College) | Cleveland, WI | Campaign for health care excellence | $100,000 |
| A Million Dreamz | Sheboygan, WI | $200,000/4-Yr. (50/50/50/50) - capital campaign - renovation of existing building | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | Renovate the club at the y | $50,000 |
| Dogs2dogtags Inc | Plymouth, WI | Capital campaign - new building/property improvement project | $50,000 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Memory of ruth kohler | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America in Sheboygan County Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Programs and services | $50,000 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation | Sheboygan, WI | Expansion proposal | $50,000 |
| Weill Center Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Repairs and maintenance | $50,000 |
| Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $40,000 |
| Town of Sheboygan Fire Department Honor Guard | Sheboygan, WI | Fire and ems memorial | $34,000 |
| 1907 Club | Sheboygan, WI | Parking lot repairs | $30,000 |
| Above & Beyond Children's Museum (Sheboygan Wi)) | Sheboygan, WI | New hvac system | $30,000 |
| Bookworm Gardens | Sheboygan, WI | Nautilus design - new exploration garden | $30,000 |
| Partners for Community Development Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Phase 2 - renovate five homes | $28,000 |
| Archdiocese of Milw-Catholic Stewardship | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 catholic stewardship appeal | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters Wi Shoreline (Sheboygan & Manitowoc Counties) | Sheboygan, WI | Mentoring programs and training | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Sheboygan (Archdiodese of Mke) | Milwaukee, WI | Continued support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Lions Community Impact Fund Inc (Village of Cleveland Wi) | Cleveland, WI | Build community pavilion | $25,000 |
| Love Inc | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Continued support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Update or replace essential equip. and new flooring | $25,000 |
| Nourish Farms Inc | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Community and school programs | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricaine helene relief | $25,000 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Continued support | $25,000 |
| Sheboygan County Humane Society | Sheboygan, WI | Build quarantine area | $25,000 |
| Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $25,000 |
| K2 Adventures Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Veterans program | $15,000 |
| Sheboygan County YMCA | Sheboygan, WI | Partner with youth campaign - 2024 | $12,000 |
| Above & Beyond Children's Museum (Sheboygan Wi)) | Sheboygan, WI | Capital improvements | $10,000 |
| Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters Wi Shoreline (Sheboygan & Manitowoc Counties) | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Dogs2dogtags Inc | Plymouth, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Spaceport Education Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | 2025 rockets for schools event | $10,000 |
| Great Marriages for Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| K2 Adventures Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Whp | $10,000 |
| Kohler School District Foundation Inc | Kohler, WI | 17Th annual fall follies | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore College Formerly Lakeshore Technical College) | Cleveland, WI | Scholarship campaign | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Milwaukee, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| New Hope Pregnancy Center of Sheboygan Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Rawhide Inc | New London, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Reins Inc | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Two therapy horses for one year | $10,000 |
| Reins Inc | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Roncalli Catholic Schools | Manitowoc, WI | Transportation program | $10,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Saint Norbert College | De Pere, WI | Saint norbert fund | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army (The) | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan Service Club | Sheboygan, WI | Continued support | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Green Bay-Sheboygan Campus | Sheboygan, WI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weill Center Fdn Fkasheboygan Community Theater Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Transformation capital project | $900,000 |
| Dementia Innovations Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Livasu village | $200,000 |
| Aviation Heritage Center of Wi | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Education programs | $40,000 |
| Uw-Green Bay-Sheboygan | Sheboygan, WI | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan Cty Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Operational support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,506,600 | 93 |
| 2023 | $1,912,115 | 85 |
| 2022 | $1,586,625 | 96 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630149349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6060552
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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