Quick Summary
Name: Fotsch Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,286,475 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly available |
| Average Grant | ~$63,200 (estimated based on 52 grants) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
- Address: 3101 Seminary Ridge Ln, Nashotah, WI 53058-9581
- Phone: 262-361-4993
- Website: Not available
- Email: Not available
Geographic Focus
- Wisconsin (primarily Milwaukee area and Waukesha County)
- The Fotsch family has been part of the Waukesha County community since 1964
Funding Priorities
- Early Childhood Education - particularly in Milwaukee
- Catholic and Religious Organizations - including support for Paulist Fathers
- Higher Education - innovation and leadership development programs
- Social Services - community support organizations
- Veterans Services - USO Wisconsin
- Community Emergency Response - including matching grants for disaster relief
What They Don't Fund
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation makes grants exclusively to pre-selected organizations chosen by the trustees. Unsolicited requests are not accepted.
The foundation is managed by family trustees: Geraldine D Fotsch, Thomas A Fotsch, and James P Fotsch.
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