Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc

EIN 26-1405199 · WI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in WI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc based in WI paid 9 grants totaling $168.8K to 9 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $50K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included KELCH AVIATION MUSEUM, CATHOLIC CENTRAL HS OF BURLINGTON, and FRIENDS OF CATHOLIC CENTRAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,901,877
Giving (latest yr)
$168,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
9
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kelch Aviation Museum$50,000
  • Catholic Central Hs of Burlington$25,000
  • Friends of Catholic Central$23,300
  • Love One Another Campaign$20,000
  • St Mary's Parish$20,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$168,800 · 9 grants

Grants Paid (9)

Kelch Aviation Museum
Brodhead, WI
General Operating
$50,000
Catholic Central Hs of Burlington
Burlington, WI
General Operating
$25,000
Friends of Catholic Central
Burlington, WI
General Operating
$23,300
St Mary's Parish
Burlington, WI
General Operating
$20,000
Love One Another Campaign
Burlington, WI
General Operating
$20,000
St Joseph's Parish
Lyons, WI
General Operating
$15,000
Kathy's House
Milwaukee, WI
General Operating
$10,000
Yerkes Future Foundation Inc
Williams Bay, WI
General Operating
$5,000
Seno K Rlt Conservancy
Burlington, WI
General Operating
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wagner-essman Care 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, Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc reported 9 itemized grants totaling $168.8K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $50K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include KELCH AVIATION MUSEUM, CATHOLIC CENTRAL HS OF BURLINGTON, FRIENDS OF CATHOLIC CENTRAL, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wagner-essman Care 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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