The Michael & Lois Wilke Foundation
Invitation OnlyStanton, Nebraska · EIN 82-3736888 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 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
16% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Mcleod Post No 47 | Schuyler, NE | General operations | $15,000 |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | Norfolk, NE | General operations | $10,000 |
| Norfolk Family YMCA | Norfolk, NE | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Briggs & Barrett Project | Battle Creek, NE | General operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Hopechest | Palmer Lake, CO | General operations | $3,780 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General operations | $2,500 |
| Rcs Triumph Inc | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Nebraska | Omaha, NE | General operations | $500 |
| Nauw (Norfolk Area United Way) | Norfolk, NE | General operations | $500 |
| Stanton Veterans Memorial | Stanton, NE | General operations | $300 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 360 | Stanton, NE | General operations | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,280 | 12 |
| 2024 | $125,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $83,200 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349103676
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3736888
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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