Raabe Foundation
Historical FunderPewaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6589876 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KENT A RAABE |
|---|---|
| Address | N22W25012 STILL RIVER COURT, PEWAUKEE WI 53072 |
| Phone | 2622271604 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH DESCRIPTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE CHARTER AGREEMENT ONLY ALLOWS SOLICITATION FROM ENTITIES THAT ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD. |
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
12% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wels Lutherans for Life Metro Milwaukee Inc | West Allis, WI | Pregnancy counseling center | $30,000 |
| Institutional Ministries | Oconomowoc, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee, WI | Raabe hope diversity scholarship, raabe family business scholarship, & athletic equipment | $20,000 |
| Friends Network | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Kingdom Workers | Waukesha, WI | Kingdom workers meros center | $15,000 |
| Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School | Wauwatosa, WI | Supporting the fall gala | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | Milwaukee, WI | Fund a student initiative | $9,500 |
| Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Waukesha, WI | Support for rural health centers and mobil clinics | $9,131 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,631 | 8 |
| 2023 | $519,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6589876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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