Townsend Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin · EIN 39-2000037 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TOWNSEND FDN CO MICHAEL SEMMENN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 86, Menomonee Falls WI 53052 |
| Phone | 4143795446 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRED CONTACT ABOVE FOR FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TONWSEND FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MODEST SIZED PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATIONAL RELIGIOUS MUSIC SCIENTIFIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENDEAVORS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi Ovarian Cancer Alliance | New Berlin, WI | Grant | $4,000 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic | Oconomowoc, WI | Grant | $3,400 |
| Shepherds College | Union Grove, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Restoring Lands a Wi Land Trust | West Bend, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Saukville, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Rep Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Hephatha Lutheran Church Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center | Sheboygan, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| The Womens Center | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Hope Center | Waukesha, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Miller Art Museum | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| The Cedarburg Cultural Center | Cedarburg, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Chosen Inc | Waukesha, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Oasis Project Wales | Wales, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $1,500 |
| Salem Lutheran School | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Youth Theatre Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $1,000 |
| Potawatomi Area Council | Waukesha, WI | Grant | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Foundation of Wi | Madison, WI | Grant | $200 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($35,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,600 | 38 |
| 2024 | $60,940 | 26 |
| 2023 | $72,700 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349103119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2000037
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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