The Silseth Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-3068681 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$620K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $12,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook Church | Brookfield, WI | General & Unrestricted | $184,000 |
| Elmbrook Church | Brookfield, WI | Harvest Fund | $32,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Faustman Lab fund | $25,000 |
| Brooklink Inc | Brookfield, WI | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Christian Solidarity International Inc | Westlake Vlg, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Mi | West Allis, WI | To support children living on the edge in LSS's area of operation | $19,000 |
| Elmbrook Church | Brookfield, WI | Harvest Fund | $18,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| World Relief Corporation of National Association O | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Faith Bible Church of Naples Inc | Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Serenity Inns Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Telling the Truth Inc | Brookfield, WI | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Hope Center Inc | Waukesha, WI | General & Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Food Pantry of Waukesha County Inc | Waukesha, WI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Global Serve International Inc | Bradenton, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hebron House of Hospitality Foundation Inc | Pewaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Journeys Lutheran School Inc | Hales Corners, WI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Inc | Brookfield, WI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Inmate Education Association Inc | Brookfield, WI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Support for Wisconsin flood relief | $9,500 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc | Baraboo, WI | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Badger Institute Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Mi | West Allis, WI | Martinus and Vera Silseth Endowment fund | $6,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| United Lutheran Program for the Aging Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | On Call Africa Friends Fund | $5,000 |
| Davids Star Lutheran Church | Jackson, WI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| John K Maciver Institute for Public Policy Inc | Madison, WI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Texas Relief work | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Womens Center Inc | Waukesha, WI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | For the CLA event in Milwaukee, WI | $4,000 |
| Evangelical Alliance Mission | Aurora, IL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mt Carmel Lutheran Church | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rawhide Inc | New London, WI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Elmbrook Church | Brookfield, WI | Light & Light Eva Lawrenz fund | $2,500 |
| Loam Media Inc | Franklin, TN | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southwest Florida Regional Coalition to End Homele | Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| City Life Church | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Luther Seminary | Saint Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Inc | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bill Cook Foundation | Geneseo, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $619,600 | 50 |
| 2024 | $442,500 | 47 |
| 2023 | $369,250 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642309349100774
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3068681
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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