Thomas J Bliffert Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyShorewood, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1364810 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center | West Bend, WI | General | $40,000 |
| Pradiya Foundation | Lexington, MA | General | $21,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Milwaukee, WI | General | $9,600 |
| Street Angels Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,000 |
| Community Projects for Seniors | Milwaukee, WI | General | $3,500 |
| Grand Avenue Club | Milwaukee, WI | General | $3,500 |
| California Wildfire Relief Fund | Sacramento, CA | General | $2,120 |
| River Alliance of WI | Madison, WI | General | $2,000 |
| Christine Center | Willard, WI | General | $2,000 |
| The Shorewood Foundation | Shorewood, WI | General | $1,500 |
| Eisenhower Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
| UW Milw School of Fresh Water Scien | Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Penfield Childrens Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Awake Milwaukee Ltd | Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($7,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,220 | 18 |
| 2024 | $85,700 | 18 |
| 2023 | $63,175 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1364810
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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