Sommerhauser Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1805123 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$93K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$373K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 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
45% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $13,500 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation (Northwestern Memorial Healthcare) | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nch Healthcare Systems Inc | Naples, FL | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $2,000 |
| United Community Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Whitefish Bay Public Library Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research (Brightfocus Foundation) | Clarksburg, MD | General operating support | $750 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | El Segundo, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $250 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $200 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $150 |
| Peninsula School of Art Inc | Fish Creek, WI | General operating support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,950 | 20 |
| 2024 | $94,552 | 20 |
| 2023 | $90,750 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349103241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1805123
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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