The Mehring Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 85-6574540 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$680K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,048
Total assets$926K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $19,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Christian School | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $311,250 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $183,000 |
| The Varsity Collective | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $56,400 |
| Bridge to Brighter Inc | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,350 |
| Global Leadership Network | S Barrington, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $19,500 |
| Living Hope International | West Bend, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,060 |
| Marquette University High School | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Pathways High School | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Doxa Church | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,048 |
| 100 Men | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| 365 Media Foundation | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Cure Local | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Clean Lake Alliance | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Garding Against Cancer Research Fund | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Madison Tigers | Merrimac, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Madison Rotary Foundation Community Grants | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $700 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Eliminate child malnutrition | $438 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $680,496 | 20 |
| 2023 | $450,077 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512539349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6574540
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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