The Silseth Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 85-3068681

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, The Silseth Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $1,670,358 to organizations in California, Wisconsin and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $84,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,670,358
Total Assets
$8,440,774
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
47
Median Grant
$5,500
% No Significant Change
5% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

8 of 47 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

56% of grants are awarded in Wisconsin, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (32%), Brookfield (32%), Waukesha (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+719%

Strong 719% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (73%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Silseth Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc $7,500 Baraboo, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Astronomers Without Borders Inc $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Badger Institute Inc $7,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Bill Cook Foundation $500 Geneseo, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Brooklink Inc $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Christian Solidarity International Inc $20,000 Westlake Vlg, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Collier County Hunger And Homeless Coalition Inc $2,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $3,000 Bethesda, MD, US Charitable Event 2024
Davids Star Lutheran Church $500 Jackson, WI, US Christmas Eve School Program 2024
Davids Star Lutheran Church $3,000 Jackson, WI, US Locker Project/parent's Group 2024
Elmbrook Church $32,000 Brookfield, WI, US Harvest Fund 2024
Elmbrook Church $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Life & Light Eva Lawrenz Memorial Fund 2024
Elmbrook Church $84,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Faith Bible Church Of Naples Inc $25,000 Naples, FL, US Building Fund 2024
Faith Bible Church Of Naples Inc $12,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Family Stations Inc $2,500 Franklin, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Food Pantry Of Waukesha County Inc $10,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Foundation For Government Accountability Inc $5,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Global Serve International Inc $10,000 Cape Coral, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Healthnetwork Foundation $5,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Hebron House Of Hospitality Foundation Inc $5,000 Pewaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Hope Center Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Ice Age Trail Alliance $2,500 Cross Plains, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
James W Foley Legacy Foundation Inc $1,000 Portsmouth, NH, US General & Unrestricted 2024
John K Maciver Institute For Public Policy Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Luther Seminary $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin And Upper Mi $5,000 West Allis, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Lutheran World Relief Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Massachusetts General Hospital $25,000 Boston, MA, US Dr Denise Faustman Lab 2024
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Mt Carmel Lutheran Church $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Prager University Foundation $6,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Rawhide Inc $3,000 New London, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Samaritans Purse $5,000 Boone, NC, US Hurricane Milton Aid 2024
Samaritans Purse $6,000 Boone, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Serenity Inns Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US New Serenity Inns Building Fund 2024
Serenity Inns Inc $6,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Telling The Truth Inc $5,500 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
The Salvation Army Of Greater Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
United Lutheran Program For The Aging Inc $6,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Wisconsin Inmate Education Association Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2024
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2024
World Relief Corporation Of National Association O $15,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc $7,500 Baraboo, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Astronomers Without Borders Inc $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Badger Institute Inc $7,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Bill Cook Foundation $500 Geneseo, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $1,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Brooklink Inc $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Christian Solidarity International Inc $20,000 Westlake Vlg, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Collier County Hunger And Homeless Coalition Inc $2,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $2,500 Bethesda, MD, US Charitable Event 2023
Elmbrook Church $61,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Elmbrook Church $5,000 Brookfield, WI, US "Life And Light" Books Fund 2023
Elmbrook Church $30,000 Brookfield, WI, US Elmbrook Church Harvest Fund 2023
Elmbrook Church $2,750 Brookfield, WI, US "Life & Light" Eva Lawrenz Memorial Fund 2023
Faith Bible Church Of Naples Inc $12,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Food Pantry Of Waukesha County Inc $10,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Foundation For Government Accountability Inc $5,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Global Serve International Inc $10,000 Cape Coral, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Hebron House Of Hospitality Foundation Inc $5,000 Pewaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Hope Center Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Ice Age Trail Alliance $1,500 Cross Plains, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
John K Maciver Institute For Public Policy Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Luther Seminary $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Lutheran World Relief Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Massachusetts General Hospital $25,000 Boston, MA, US Denise Faustman Lab Fund 2023
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $20,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Mt Carmel Lutheran Church $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Prager University Foundation $6,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Rawhide Inc $3,000 New London, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Samaritans Purse $6,000 Boone, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Serenity Inns Inc $6,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Telling The Truth Inc $5,500 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The Salvation Army Of Greater Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
World Relief Corporation Of National Association O $35,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc $7,500 Baraboo, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Astronomers Without Borders Inc $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Badger Institute Inc $7,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Bill Cook Foundation $500 Geneseo, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $1,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Brooklink Inc $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Christian Solidarity International Inc $20,000 Westlake Vlg, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Collier County Hunger And Homeless Coalition Inc $2,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $2,500 Bethesda, MD, US Charitable Event 2023
Elmbrook Church $61,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Elmbrook Church $5,000 Brookfield, WI, US "Life And Light" Books Fund 2023
Elmbrook Church $30,000 Brookfield, WI, US Elmbrook Church Harvest Fund 2023
Elmbrook Church $2,750 Brookfield, WI, US "Life & Light" Eva Lawrenz Memorial Fund 2023
Faith Bible Church Of Naples Inc $12,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Food Pantry Of Waukesha County Inc $10,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Foundation For Government Accountability Inc $5,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Global Serve International Inc $10,000 Cape Coral, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Hebron House Of Hospitality Foundation Inc $5,000 Pewaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Hope Center Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Ice Age Trail Alliance $1,500 Cross Plains, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
John K Maciver Institute For Public Policy Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Luther Seminary $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Lutheran World Relief Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Massachusetts General Hospital $25,000 Boston, MA, US Denise Faustman Lab Fund 2023
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $20,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Mt Carmel Lutheran Church $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Prager University Foundation $6,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Rawhide Inc $3,000 New London, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Samaritans Purse $6,000 Boone, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Serenity Inns Inc $6,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Telling The Truth Inc $5,500 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The Salvation Army Of Greater Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
World Relief Corporation Of National Association O $35,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Astronomers Without Borders Inc $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Badger Institute Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Brooklink Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
C3 Naples Church Inc $2,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Christian Solidarity International Inc $20,000 Westlake Vlg, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Collier County Hunger And Homeless Coalition Inc $1,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Elmbrook Church $15,179 Brookfield, WI, US Worship Arts Director Av Equipment Fund 2022
Elmbrook Church $50,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Food Pantry Of Waukesha County Inc $10,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Global Serve International Inc $10,000 Cape Coral, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Hebron House Of Hospitality Foundation Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Hope Center Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
John K Maciver Institute For Public Policy Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Luther Seminary $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Lutheran World Relief Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Massachusetts General Hospital $25,000 Boston, MA, US Faustman Lab Program 2022
Mt Carmel Lutheran Church $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Prager University Foundation $6,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Rawhide Inc $3,000 New London, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Samaritans Purse $6,000 Boone, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Matthews House Inc $1,000 Naples, FL, US Hurricane Relief Fund 2022
Telling The Truth Inc $5,500 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US Ukraine Fund 2022
World Relief Corp Of National Association Of Evang $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Ukraine Fund 2022
Astronomers Without Borders Inc $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Badger Institute Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Brooklink Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
C3 Naples Church Inc $2,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Christian Solidarity International Inc $20,000 Westlake Vlg, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Collier County Hunger And Homeless Coalition Inc $1,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Elmbrook Church $15,179 Brookfield, WI, US Worship Arts Director Av Equipment Fund 2022
Elmbrook Church $50,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Food Pantry Of Waukesha County Inc $10,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Global Serve International Inc $10,000 Cape Coral, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Hebron House Of Hospitality Foundation Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Hope Center Inc $5,000 Waukesha, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
John K Maciver Institute For Public Policy Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Luther Seminary $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Lutheran World Relief Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Massachusetts General Hospital $25,000 Boston, MA, US Faustman Lab Program 2022
Mt Carmel Lutheran Church $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Prager University Foundation $6,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Rawhide Inc $3,000 New London, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Samaritans Purse $6,000 Boone, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts Inc $10,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Matthews House Inc $1,000 Naples, FL, US Hurricane Relief Fund 2022
Telling The Truth Inc $5,500 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US Ukraine Fund 2022
World Relief Corp Of National Association Of Evang $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Ukraine Fund 2022
Astronomers Without Borders Inc $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
C3 Naples Church Inc $1,000 Naples, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Elmbrook Church $48,000 Brookfield, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Luther Seminary $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Mt Carmel Lutheran Church $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General & Unrestricted 2021

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Silseth Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 85-3068681
Website N/A
Address FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Silseth Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir, Sec Jennifer S Binversie
Dir, Pres John M Silseth
Dir, Treas John B Silseth
Dir, Vp Karen K Silseth

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.