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Private foundation · EIN 81-3437192

Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd

Madison, WI

Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd is a private foundation based in Madison, WI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $778K in grants and contributions paid across 44 grants, with $10.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Wartburg College, UW Foundation and Peace Lutheran Church.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IAGeneral Operations$345,000
UW FoundationMadison, WIGeneral Operations$106,000
Peace Lutheran ChurchSouthfield, MIGeneral Operations$91,000
YMCA of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral Operations$50,000
Aldo Leopold FoundationBaraboo, WIGeneral Operations$35,000
Friends of UW HealthMadison, WIGeneral Operations$30,080
Heartland Church OF SUN PRAIRIESun Prairie, WIGeneral Operations$20,000
American Family Children's HospitalMadison, WIGeneral Operations$10,000
Junior Achievement OF WISCONSINMonona, WIGeneral Operations$10,000
McComb-Bruchs Performing Arts CenterWautoma, WIGeneral Operations$10,000
The Road Home Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral Operations$7,964
Bethel Horizons foundationMadison, WIGeneral Operations$5,250
Central Lyon FoundationRock Rapids, IAGeneral Operations$5,000
Mercy FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral Operations$5,000
UWDC - Shelter Friends of Dane CoMadison, WIGeneral Operations$5,000
Village Diaper BankMadison, WIGeneral Operations$5,000
Waunakee food for kidzWaunakee, WIGeneral Operations$5,000
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALGeneral Operations$3,000
The Odyssey ProjectMadison, WIGeneral Operations$3,000
WI Tribal Education ProgramMadison, WIGeneral Operations$3,000
Cure for CaseyOregon, WIGeneral Operations$2,500
Gifts of AdoptionNorthbrook, ILGeneral Operations$2,319
National Alliance on Mental HealthArlington, VAGeneral Operations$2,105
Child Loss FoundationGolden Valley, MNGeneral Operations$2,000
Madison Children's MuseumMadison, WIGeneral Operations$2,000

The 25 largest of 44 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $778,490 in grants and contributions paid (44 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Wartburg College (IA), $345K, UW Foundation (WI), $106K, Peace Lutheran Church (MI), $91K, YMCA of Dane County (WI), $50K and Aldo Leopold Foundation (WI), $35K.