BARBARA MEYER ELSNER FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$422K
128 grants · $53K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $250–$2K
grant size
49%
supporter · 27/55 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets · 2021
55
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBERT ELSNER
Phone
4148316949
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO FORMAL APPLICATION - REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $50K | $1.1M | $-6K | 22 |
| 2017 | $53K | $1.2M | $48K | 22 |
| 2018 | $56K | $1.1M | $214K | 23 |
| 2020 | $73K | $1.5M | $63K | 23 |
| 2021 | $82K | $1.6M | $95K | 10 |
| 2022 | $41K | $1.3M | $26K | 15 |
| 2023 | $67K | $1.4M | $29K | 13 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 128 grants on record
Minimum
$45
25th Pctl
$250
Median
$500
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$40K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MARGARET HOWLAND | SECRETARY | — |
| ROBERT ELSNER III | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | — |
| BARBARA ELSNER | TREASURER | — |
| KATHRYN LILEK | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (128 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WISCONSIN | MADISON, WI | $34,236 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2016 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BURNHAM BLOCK | MADISON, WI | $30,000 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2018 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BURNHAM BLOCK | MADISON, WI | $30,000 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2017 |
| WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MADISON, WI | $25,262 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BURNHAM BLOCK | MADISON, WI | $20,000 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2023 |
| MATC FOUNDATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $18,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| HUNGER TASK FORCE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $16,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BURNHAM BLOCK | MADISON, WI | $15,000 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2020 |
| STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | EAGLE, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| WISCONSIN TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | OSHKOSH, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FD | MILWAUKEE, WI | $9,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| MILWAUKEE CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $8,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MATC FOUNDATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $8,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BURNHAM BLOCK | MADISON, WI | $5,000 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2021 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BURNHAM BLOCK | MADISON, WI | $5,000 | BURNHAM BLOCK PROJECT | 2022 |
| METRO MILWAUKEE MEDIATION SERVICES | MILWAUKEE, WI | $4,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $4,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | $3,990 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | $3,850 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT CONSERVANCY | CHICAGO, IL | $3,820 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | $3,750 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| HISTORIC MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $3,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | $3,100 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |