Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency
Historical FunderLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1857836 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAROLYN BURTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 8221 NORTH LINKS WAY, FOX POINT WI 53217 |
| Phone | 4142471255 |
| Form and materials | PROPOSAL LETTER NOT EXCEEDING TWO PAGES. WRITE TO ABOVE ADDRESS FOR BROCHURE OUTLINING GRANT PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY ORGANIZATIONS IN DOOR COUNTY AND MILWAUKEE, WI FOCUSING ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. |
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
30% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center | Nederland, CO | Natural education and | $25,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $18,333 |
| Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Domes Alliance | Milwaukee, WI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Door County Land Trust Inc | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Natural resouce | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Library | $10,000 |
| Boulder Food Rescue | Boulder, CO | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Paragon Service Dogs | Longmont, CO | Human service organization | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $7,500 |
| Old World Wisconsin Foundation | Elkhorn, WI | Heritage breed livestock | $6,500 |
| Crossroads at Big Creek | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Archaeological project | $5,000 |
| Carousel of Happiness | Nederland, CO | Historical | $5,000 |
| Tricklebee Cafe | Milwaukee, WI | Health & community | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | Community partnership | $5,000 |
| Historic Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Tours and programs | $5,000 |
| Present Music Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Latino Arts Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Cultural and ethnic | $5,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Youth developmental | $5,000 |
| Danceworks Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $5,000 |
| Optimist Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Ecohab | El Prado, NM | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| RezDawg Rescue | Lafayette, CO | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Door County Knock | Egg Harbor, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art | Boulder, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| Growing Gardens | Boulder, CO | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Civic Music | Milwaukee, WI | Private lesson scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wuwm | Milwaukee, WI | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Belgian Heritage Center | Brussels, WI | Historical education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,333 | 30 |
| 2024 | $230,955 | 30 |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349105004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1857836
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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