Ruehlow Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNashotah, Wisconsin · EIN 20-5677514 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$295K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $100,000 |
| Hope Street Ministry | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $50,000 |
| Pure Freedom Ministries | State College, PA | General operations | $32,500 |
| Young Life | Coloroado Springs, CO | General operations | $17,500 |
| Humane Animal Welfare Society | Waukesha, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lake Country Caring | Hartland, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Wauwatosa, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| North Lake Education Foundation | Hartland, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Family House | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation | North Lake, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Oakland, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Life Moves | Santa Clara, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Penninsula | Menlo Park, CA | General operations | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $481,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $255,250 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610839349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5677514
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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