Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWaunakee, Wisconsin · EIN 47-5641232 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$844K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sourthern Wisconsin Inc | Janesville, WI | To support operating activities | $50,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy | Spring Green, WI | To support operating activities. | $50,000 |
| Latino Academy of Workforce Development Inc | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian School | Madison, WI | To support operating activities. | $50,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Latino Economic Development Center | Fitchburg, WI | To support operating activities. | $50,000 |
| Families and Schools Together | Ashland, WI | To support operating activities | $36,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $32,500 |
| Black Girl Magic Education Services | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| Literacy Network | Keystone, CO | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| Monk Gardens | Wausau, WI | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| University of Wi Foundation | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| Legislative Semester | Ashland, WI | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| Maydm | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| Mount Horeb Historical Area Society | Mt Horeb, WI | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| North Central Conservancy Trust | Stevens Point, WI | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| Weca | Fitchburg, WI | To support operating activities. | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | Madison, WI | To support operating activities. | $20,000 |
| Bookworm Gardens | Sheboygan, WI | To support operating activities. | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Fdn of Wi | Madison, WI | To support capacity building. | $20,000 |
| Simpson Street | Monona, WI | To support operating activities | $20,000 |
| Wi Philanthropy | Harlan, IA | To support operating activities | $17,500 |
| African Center for Community | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Bikes for Kids Wisconsin | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund | Mt Horeb, WI | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Gathering Waters | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Horizon High School | Milwaukee, WI | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy Inc | LA Crosse, WI | To support operating activities | $10,000 |
| The Friends of Governor Nelson State Park | Waunakee, WI | To support operating activities | $10,000 |
| League of Nonprofit Advocates | Wausau, WI | To support operating activities | $7,500 |
| Pacem | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $6,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish | Argyle, WI | To support operating activities | $5,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humanities | Madison, WI | To support operating activities | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843,500 | 35 |
| 2024 | $1,130,917 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,013,208 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601429349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5641232
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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