Kim and John Schlifske Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyElm Grove, Wisconsin · EIN 84-5115649 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $50,025.
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
42% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love One International | Brentwood, TN | General support | $475,000 |
| Saint Francis de Sales Seminary | St Francis, WI | General support | $310,714 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $200,000 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $185,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $125,000 |
| The Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Journey 21 | Oconomowoc, WI | General support | $50,025 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $44,200 |
| Elmbrook Education Foundation | Brookfield, WI | General support | $35,000 |
| Women's Care Center of Milwaukee Mother Mary Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Visitation Catholic Parish | Elm Grove, WI | General support | $15,000 |
| Islands of Brilliance | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $10,000 |
| The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Diocese Superior | Superior, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation | Waukesha, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Community | Downers Grove, IL | General support | $2,600 |
| Students for Life | Fredericksburg, VA | General support | $2,100 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Port Chester, NY | General support | $1,100 |
| Mcc Scholars Foundation Inc | River Hills, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Reagan Ranch | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
| Usga | Liberty Corner, NJ | General support | $300 |
| Operation Finally Home | New Braunfels, TX | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,634,789 | 26 |
| 2024 | $1,666,374 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,670,100 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601389349100135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-5115649
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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