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Melvin F Wagner Foundation is a private trust based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1970. The principal officer is Us Bank. It holds total assets of $7.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Melvin F Wagner Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $45K. Annual giving has grown from $473K in 2021 to $997K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $43K to $45K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wisconsin and Virginia and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Melvin F Wagner Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, VA, IL.
Melvin F Wagner Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $43K to $45K.
Melvin F Wagner Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Melvin F Wagner Foundation is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us Bank Na | TRUSTEE | $69K | $0 | $69K |
| Tim Ellis | CO-TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Robin J Callan | CO-TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Delores Slesrick | CO-TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Jim Kitzinger | CO-TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$516K
Total Assets
$7.5M
Fair Market Value
$8.8M
Net Worth
$7.5M
Grants Paid
$425K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$593K
Distribution Amount
$415K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$45K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James United Church Of ChristGENERAL OPERATING | Newton, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Lakeland UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Plymouth, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Uw-Sheboygan County FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Sheboygan, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Aurora Health FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Unity Christian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Children'S Hospital & HealthGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $45K | 2022 |
| Sheboygan County Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| United Way WorldwideGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $45K | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2022 |
| Sheboygan Area United WayGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $43K | 2021 |