The Marcia and Kent Velde Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 85-6464574 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$205K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.3M
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
20% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Formation Foundation | South Bend, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Divine Savior Holy Angel High School | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Marquette University High School | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Marcus Lutheran School | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Robert School | Shorewood, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Women's Care Center | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bridge to Brighter | Elm Grove, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Acts Housing | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Robert Church | Shorewood, WI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mary's Choice Rva | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Joy Church | Carefree, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Seminary | St Francis, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Silver Spur Therapeutic Riding Center | New Harmony, UT | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $184,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $203,600 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600959349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6464574
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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