William F and Mary Louise Wischmeyer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 43-6882508 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$162K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,500.
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
70% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest | Phoenix, AZ | Health and human services | $29,500 |
| Lutheran Family & Children's Services | St Louis, MO | To help families, children, and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life through jesus christ | $27,000 |
| Christ the Lord Lutheran Church | Carefree, AZ | To foster christian fellowship and love and extend a helping hand to those in need | $20,500 |
| Salvation Army of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | To provide support to the community | $15,500 |
| Missouri Military Academy | Mexico, MO | Scholarship foundation | $10,000 |
| Stealing Hearts Rescue | Glendale, AZ | To provide care for animals in the shelter | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | To save and improve lives in the poorest parts of the world | $7,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller who laid down his life to save others on 9/11/2001 | $5,000 |
| US Vets | Los Angeles, CA | To provide support to veterans in phoenix, az | $5,000 |
| Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Inc | Chandler, AZ | Scholarships for the navajo christion preparatory academy | $3,000 |
| Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission Inc | Rock Point, AZ | Mission and school for native americans | $3,000 |
| Hazelden Philanthropy - Betty Ford Foundation | St Paul, MN | To provide support for mental health | $2,500 |
| Active Minds | Washington, DC | School programs with a focus on mental health in young adults nationwide | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To provide international health care | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Nationwide food bank network | $2,000 |
| Folds Honor | Owasso, OK | Scholarships/ financial assistance to children of fallen soldiers and disabled veterans | $2,000 |
| Foothills Caring Corps | Carefree, AZ | Promote independence and enhance quality of life for homebound residents in the community. | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Provide veterinary care & rescue and rehabilitate animals to place in permanent homes | $2,000 |
| National Park Trust | Rockville, MD | To provide support to the national parks | $2,000 |
| Operartion Food Search | St Louis, MO | To provide support for food for the needy | $2,000 |
| Outreach International | Kansas City, MO | International assistance to community leaders to find solutions for health care, education and poverty | $2,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington, DC | Literacy services and programs for children | $2,000 |
| The Hunger Project | New York, NY | International food bank network, education in farming and sustainability | $2,000 |
| Robert Soper Foundation | Phoenix, MO | Honor the life of rob by providing support of those pursuing trade-based career and orgs to become better fathers | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $208,100 | 26 |
| 2023 | $156,100 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349102668
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6882508
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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