Kolaga Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPewaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6281716 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUE KOLAGA TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 21140 Capital Drive suite 8, Pewaukee WI 53072 |
| Phone | 4147834340 |
| Form and materials | Appication should include description and purpose of Charitable Organization |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants Limited to Section 501 C 3 Charitable Organizations |
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
5% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Womens Center | Waukesha, WI | Operating Exp | $11,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expbest use | $8,500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | greatest Need | $8,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services B 2 Three | Waukesha, WI | Operating exp | $7,500 |
| Vince Lombardi Cancer Center | Brookfield, WI | Operating Exp | $6,000 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic | Oconomowoc, WI | operating expdental clinic | $5,475 |
| Woodland Academy Lake Country | Hartland, WI | operating exp and field trips | $4,500 |
| Crivitz Area Food Pantry | Crivitz, WI | Operating Exp | $4,000 |
| Walkers Point Youth Family Center | Milwaukee, WI | operating exp | $3,000 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Operating Exp | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | operating exp | $2,000 |
| United Way backpack Supplies | Milwaukee, WI | School Supplies | $2,000 |
| WI Humane Scoiety | Milwaukee, WI | operating exp | $2,000 |
| Womens Soccer Club IncWomens Cha | Milwaukee, WI | greatest need | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humantity | Milwaukee, WI | Operating Exp | $1,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | operating exp | $1,000 |
| Sharon Lynne Wilson Center | Racine, WI | Operating Exp | $1,000 |
| UWM Peck School of the arts | Milwaukee, WI | operating exp | $1,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($66,450). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Center | Waterford, WI | operating exp | $13,733 |
| Literaacy Services of WI | Milwaukee, WI | Operating exp adult Ed | $5,000 |
| NIA IMANI Family Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Operatin Exp | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | operating exp | $3,500 |
| Milwaukee Muslim Womens Coalition | Milwaukee, WI | Summer Program | $3,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | Operating Exp | $3,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | greatest need | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services- Aspen Cen | Waukesha, WI | Operating exp | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | operating exp | $2,500 |
| Christmas Clearing Council | Pewaukee, WI | Operating exp | $2,000 |
| Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club | Pewaukee, WI | operating exp | $2,000 |
| ST Davids Jubilee Center | Englewood, FL | operating expbest use | $2,000 |
| Wags Inc | Madison, WI | operating exp | $2,000 |
| Elmbrook Humane Society | Brookfield, WI | Operating Exp | $1,500 |
| Twin Bridges Rescue Squad | Crivitz, WI | Operating exp | $1,000 |
| Safari Club International | Mukwonago, WI | operating exp | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,925 | 65 |
| 2024 | $232,203 | 79 |
| 2023 | $254,469 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631019349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6281716
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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