Mark a and Jean M Elste Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySturgeon Bay, Wisconsin · EIN 20-5949996 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$500
Total assets$58K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doorway to Learning Inc | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Feed and Clothe My People | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General | $3,000 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General | $575 |
| Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc | Green Bay, WI | General | $500 |
| Door County Auditorium | Fish Creek, WI | General | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Midsummer's Music | Sister Bay, WI | General | $500 |
| Diocese of LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | General | $500 |
| Birch Creek Music Performancer Center Inc | Egg Harbor, WI | General | $250 |
| New Life Clinic | Wilmington, OH | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,575 | 11 |
| 2024 | $4,825 | 11 |
| 2023 | $5,355 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349102195
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5949996
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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