Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Placid, New York · EIN 39-1322495 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$295K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$22.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Development Corporation | Lake Placid, NY | Thrift shop grant | $100,000 |
| Lake Placid Center for the Arts | Lake Placid, NY | Facility maintenance support | $20,000 |
| NY Ski Educational Foundation | Wilmington, NY | Support for athletic travel expenses | $20,000 |
| USA Luge Association | Lake Placid, NY | General operations | $18,000 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Albany, NY | General operations | $17,587 |
| Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society | Lake Placid, NY | General operations | $15,000 |
| Thomas Shipman Sr Memorial Youth Center Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General operations and bbq festival | $15,000 |
| Lake Placid Community Beautification Association | Lake Placid, NY | General operations support | $14,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Lake Placid, NY | North elba christmas fund | $10,000 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lake Placid Sinfonietta Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General operations | $9,000 |
| Essex County Historical Society | Elizabethtown, NY | General operations and educational programs | $7,500 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Albany, NY | General operations | $6,633 |
| Songs at Mirror Lake Inc | Lake Placid, NY | Musical programs at mid's park | $6,000 |
| Lake Placid Public Library | Lake Placid, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Services Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tri-Lakes Humane Society | Saranac Lake, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Albany, NY | Albany nys mesonet data license | $3,000 |
| Adirondack Speedskating Club | Lake Placid, NY | Skate rocker machine | $2,660 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Albany, NY | Lp mesonet weather station | $1,839 |
| Adirondack Research Consortium | Paul Smiths, NY | Youth climate change workshop | $1,500 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Albany, NY | General operations | $1,052 |
| Chazy Youth Hockey | Chazy, NY | Grant for girl youth's hockey team | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,771 | 23 |
| 2023 | $207,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1322495
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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