Hammes Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 85-2923633 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wi | Milwaukee, WI | Imagine more dinner sponsor | $60,000 |
| Teach for America Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Annual event | $39,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Annual scholarship gala | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2025 sixth man soiree held Q1 2-025 | $15,000 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2025 macc ringer sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | Boca Grande, FL | 2025 pledge | $8,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $5,103 |
| Milwaukee Lutheran High School | Milwaukee, WI | Honor marian + bill nasgovitz | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 2025 mvp salute to youth | $5,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Charles E Kubly Foundation Inc | Mequon, WI | 2025 beyond the blues navy sponsorship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,103 | 11 |
| 2024 | $796,736 | 12 |
| 2023 | $223,515 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640649349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2923633
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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