The Boerke Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-4039238 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$119K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | For the Christopher D. Boerke Endowed Fund | $40,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | The On Call Africa Friends Fund | $5,000 |
| Northshore Classical Academy Ltd | Mequon, WI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Kristinas Kids Inc | Brookfield, WI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Life Navigators Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center Inc | Egg Harbor, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Curepsp Inc | New York, NY | PSP Research | $1,000 |
| Friends of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Green Tree Garden Club Inc | Mequon, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Shore Congregational Church | Fox Point, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation Inc | Fish Creek, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peninsula School of Art Inc | Fish Creek, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $158,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $9,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $19,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622119349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4039238
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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