Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc

EIN 46-4048389 · WI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$750 Funds in WI, IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc based in WI paid 8 grants totaling $47.2K to 8 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $34K, with a median of $750. Its largest recipients included ELKHORN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, WISCONSIN DNR, and LAUDERDALE LAKES YACHT CLUB. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$142,110
Giving (latest yr)
$47,150
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$750
Recipients
8
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Elkhorn Area School District$34,000
  • Wisconsin Dnr$10,000
  • Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club$1,000
  • Nicholas D Sergi Foundation$1,000
  • Lauderdale-lagrange Fire Department$500

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$46,150 · 7 grants
  • Illinois$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Elkhorn Area School District
Elkhorn, WI
Public Charity Gift
$34,000
Wisconsin Dnr
Boulder Jct, WI
Public Charity Gift
$10,000
Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club
Elkhorn, WI
Public Charity Gift
$1,000
Nicholas D Sergi Foundation
Oak Brook, IL
Public Charity Gift
$1,000
Lauderdale-lagrange Fire Department
Whitewater, WI
Public Charity Gift
$500
Aquanut Water Show
Twin Lakes, WI
Public Charity Gift
$300
St Andrews Parish School
Delavan, WI
Public Charity Gift
$250
Northwoods Wildlife Center
Minocqua, WI
Public Charity Gift
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc reported 8 itemized grants totaling $47.2K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $34K (median $750).

Recent recipients include ELKHORN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, WISCONSIN DNR, LAUDERDALE LAKES YACHT CLUB, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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