Private foundation · Wauwatosa, WI
Alpha a Wetenkamp Charitable Trust
Typical grant size
$5K – $5K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
4
Repeat grantees
4
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesREQUESTS FOR GRANTS ARE DUE BEFORE THE START OF THE SEMESTER THAT THE APPLICANT WILL ATTEND CLASS.
ContactCHRISTOPHER M DROSEN · 4142599300
MaterialsAPPLICATION FORMAT REQUESTING CONSIDERATION FOR GRANT WHICH INCLUDES DETAILED INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT IS PURSUING A DEGREE IN ONE OF THE REQUIRED FIELDS.
RestrictionsTHE ONLY RESTRICTION IS THAT THE APPLICANT IS PURSUING A DEGREE IN ONE OF THE REQUIRED FIELDS OF EDUCATION AND AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN AREA.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Christopher M Drosen
TRUSTEE
Alfred a Drosen Jr
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
1.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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28
Total grants awarded
$298K
Total amount
$11K
Average grant
$40K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.