Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-1777930

Foundation Overview

Based in Grafton, WI, Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc has awarded 196 grants totaling $3,698,119 to organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $579 to $355,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,698,119
Total Assets
$283,374
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
2
Median Grant
$355,000
% Median Grant Growth
+16% (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
Limited Sample: 0%

2 total grants. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

91% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (66%), Brookfield (9%), West Milwaukee (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+50%

Moderate 50% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (56%). 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 Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc'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
See Statement Attached $355,000 Grafton, WI, US See Statement Attached 2024
See Statement Attached $355,000 Grafton, WI, US See Statement Attached 2024
See Statement Attached $305,000 Grafton, WI, US See Statement Attached 2023
See Statement Attached $305,000 Grafton, WI, US See Statement Attached 2023
Acre $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Grants 2022
All 4 Kids $15,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Foster Care Program 2022
Beyond The Walls $14,000 Mendham, NJ, US Support 2022
Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue $3,000 Mukwonago, WI, US Spay & Neuter 2022
Common Ground $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support 2022
Cureaids Foundation Inc $15,000 River Hills, WI, US Irenji Ps/irma Relief 2022
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Training Project 2022
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
For Cat's Sake $3,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Mental Health 2022
Happy Endings $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Journey House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2022
Kinship Comm Food Ctr $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Homeless Outreach 2022
League Of Womens Voters Of Wi $15,000 Madison, WI, US Election Education 2022
Madacc $5,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Meta House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Child & Family Services 2022
Milwaukee Public Library Fdtn $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Brain Fuse Outreach Program 2022
Mke Urban Stables $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Equine Assisted Therapy 2022
Pathfinders $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportation 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Wi $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Womens Health 2022
Redgen Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mental Health Awareness 2022
Running Rebels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program 2022
Sacred Apothecary $2,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support 2022
Sojourner Family Peace Center $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Male Abuse Rehab 2022
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Sommers, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Street Angels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Community Support 2022
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program-elderly & Homeles 2022
Wellpoint Network Care $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Under Privilaged Health Care 2022
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Acre $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Grants 2022
All 4 Kids $15,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Foster Care Program 2022
Beyond The Walls $14,000 Mendham, NJ, US Support 2022
Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue $3,000 Mukwonago, WI, US Spay & Neuter 2022
Common Ground $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support 2022
Cureaids Foundation Inc $15,000 River Hills, WI, US Irenji Ps/irma Relief 2022
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Training Project 2022
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
For Cat's Sake $3,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Mental Health 2022
Happy Endings $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Journey House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2022
Kinship Comm Food Ctr $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Homeless Outreach 2022
League Of Womens Voters Of Wi $15,000 Madison, WI, US Election Education 2022
Madacc $5,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Meta House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Child & Family Services 2022
Milwaukee Public Library Fdtn $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Brain Fuse Outreach Program 2022
Mke Urban Stables $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Equine Assisted Therapy 2022
Pathfinders $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportation 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Wi $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Womens Health 2022
Redgen Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mental Health Awareness 2022
Running Rebels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program 2022
Sacred Apothecary $2,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support 2022
Sojourner Family Peace Center $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Male Abuse Rehab 2022
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Sommers, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Street Angels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Community Support 2022
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program-elderly & Homeles 2022
Wellpoint Network Care $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Under Privilaged Health Care 2022
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Acre $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Grants 2022
All 4 Kids $15,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Foster Care Program 2022
Beyond The Walls $14,000 Mendham, NJ, US Support 2022
Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue $3,000 Mukwonago, WI, US Spay & Neuter 2022
Common Ground $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support 2022
Cureaids Foundation Inc $15,000 River Hills, WI, US Irenji Ps/irma Relief 2022
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Training Project 2022
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
For Cat's Sake $3,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Mental Health 2022
Happy Endings $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Journey House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2022
Kinship Comm Food Ctr $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Homeless Outreach 2022
League Of Womens Voters Of Wi $15,000 Madison, WI, US Election Education 2022
Madacc $5,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Meta House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Child & Family Services 2022
Milwaukee Public Library Fdtn $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Brain Fuse Outreach Program 2022
Mke Urban Stables $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Equine Assisted Therapy 2022
Pathfinders $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportation 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Wi $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Womens Health 2022
Redgen Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mental Health Awareness 2022
Running Rebels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program 2022
Sacred Apothecary $2,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support 2022
Sojourner Family Peace Center $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Male Abuse Rehab 2022
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Sommers, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Street Angels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Community Support 2022
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program-elderly & Homeles 2022
Wellpoint Network Care $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Under Privilaged Health Care 2022
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2022
Action Center For Race $15,000 Evanston, IL, US Charitable Causes 2021
All 4 Kids $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Foster Care Program 2021
Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue $3,000 Mukwonago, WI, US Spay & Neuter 2021
Cureaids Foundation Inc $20,000 River Hills, WI, US Irenji Ps/irma Relief 2021
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Training Project 2021
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2021
For Cat's Sake $3,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2021
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Mental Health 2021
Happy Endings $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2021
Journey House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2021
League Of Womens Voters Of Wi $15,000 Madison, WI, US Election Education 2021
Madacc $5,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Spay & Neuter Program 2021
Meta House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Child & Family Services 2021
Pathfinders $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportation 2021
Riverwest Food Pantry $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Food For All 2021
Running Rebels $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program 2021
Saint A's $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2021
Sojourner Family Peace Center $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Male Abuse Rehab 2021
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Kenosha, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2021
Street Angels $7,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Community Support 2021
Swim-scaling Wellness In Milwaukee $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Assisting Victims Of Trauma 2021
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program-elderly & Homeles 2021
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2021
Action Center For Race $30,000 Evanston, IL, US Charitable Causes 2020
All 4 Kids $15,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Foster Care Program 2020
Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue $3,000 Mukwonago, WI, US Spay & Neuter 2020
Center For Self-sufficiency $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Staff Training 2020
Cureaids Foundation Inc $25,000 River Hills, WI, US Irenji Ps/irma Relief 2020
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Training Project 2020
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2020
For Cat's Sake $3,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2020
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Mental Health 2020
Happy Endings $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2020
Journey House $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2020
Madacc $5,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Spay & Neuter Program 2020
Meta House $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Child & Family Services 2020
Milwaukee Public Library $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operations 2020
Pathfinders $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportation 2020
Riverwest Food Pantry $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Food For All 2020
Running Rebels $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2020
Saint A's $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Covid 19 Challenges 2020
Sojourner Family Peace Center $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Male Abuse Rehab 2020
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Kenosha, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2020
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program-elderly & Homeles 2020
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2020
Cureaids Foundation Inc $30,000 River Hills, WI, US Irenji Ps/irma Relief 2018
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Mental Health 2018
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Outreach Program-elderly & Homeles 2018
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2018
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Training Project 2018
Center For Popular Democracy $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Support For We Believe You Fund 2018
Meta House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Child & Family Services 2018
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Kenosha, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2018
Let It Be Us $15,000 Barrington, IL, US Mentorship Program 2018
For Cat's Sake $3,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2018
Happy Endings $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2018
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay & Neuter Program 2018
All 4 Kids $15,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Foster Care Program 2018
Common Ground $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US April 29, 2018 Event 2018
Unison Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Children & Young Adults Psych Re 2018
Saint A's $22,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Trauma Support 2018
Pathfinders $16,690 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportation 2018
Madacc $5,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Spay & Neuter Program 2018
Wda Foundation $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mission Ofsupport Formercy Project 2017
Cureaids Foundation Inc $15,000 River Hills, WI, US Water Projectsupport For 2017
Grand Avenue Club $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mental Healthsupport Foremployment Program 2017
Three Holy Women Church $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US And Homelesssupport For Elderlyoutreach Program 2017
Outserve-sldn $15,000 Washington, DC, US Fund Defendingsupport For Legaltransgender Military 2017
German Shepherd Rescue Alliance $3,000 Madison, WI, US And Neuter Programsupport For Spay 2017
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US And Neuter Programsupport For Spay 2017
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Training Projectsupport For 2017
Milwaukee Public Library $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Brainfuse Tutorsupport Forprogram 2017
Next Door Foundation $1,031 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Forfundraising Dinner 2017
Center For Popular Democracy $25,000 Washington, DC, US Support For Webelieve You Fund 2017
Coalition For Children Youth & Families $609 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Forfundraising Dinner 2017
Meta House $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Formom & Me Program 2017
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $6,000 Kenosha, WI, US Support For Spay &neuter Program 2017
Let It Be Us $15,000 Barrington, IL, US Support For Foster Carementor Training Program 2017
Housing Authority City Of Milwaukee $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Foreducational Initiative 2017
For Cat's Sake $6,000 West Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Spay &neuter Program 2017
Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue $6,000 Mukwonago, WI, US Support For Spay &neuter Program 2017
Happy Endings $6,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Forspay & Neuter Program 2017
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US Support For Spay &neuter Program 2017
All 4 Kids $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Fostercare Program 2017
Journey House Inc $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Formentoring Project 2017
Running Rebels Community Organization $579 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Fordiversity Event 2017
Childrens Hospital $1,110 Milwaukee, WI, US Support Forevent 2017
Common Ground $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Support For Multi-racial/cultural Conversation 2017
Wda Foundation $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mission Ofsupport Formercy Project 2016
Cureaids Foundation Inc $15,000 River Hills, WI, US Water Projectsupport For 2016
Grand Avenue Club $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Mental Healthsupport Foremployment Program 2016
Three Holy Women Church $30,000 Milwaukee, WI, US And Homelesssupport For Elderlyoutreach Program 2016
German Shepherd Rescue Alliance $3,000 Madison, WI, US And Neuter Programsupport For Spay 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Program Servicessupport For 2016
Elmbrook Humane Society $3,000 Brookfield, WI, US And Neuter Programsupport For Spay 2016
Disability Rights Wisconsin $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Training Projectsupport For 2016
Milwaukee Public Library $20,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Brainfuse Tutorsupport Forprogram 2016
Milwaukee County Housing Division $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Acquisition Ofto Supportvan For Homeless 2016
Sainta $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Out Of Foster Caresupport For Agingprogram 2016
We Got This Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Neighborhoodsupport Forprogramming 2016
Pathfinders $15,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Transportationsupport Forprogram 2016
Wi Adopt A Golden Retriever $6,000 Brookfield, WI, US Neuter Programsupport For Spay & 2016
Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue $3,000 Kenosha, WI, US Neuter Programsupport For Spay & 2016
Greater Milwaukee Foundation $16,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Learn Programsupport For Earn & 2016
Tides Foundation $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US Rising Projectsupport For Flint 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 39-1777930
Website N/A
Address 2020 LAKE SHORE RD Grafton, WI 53024-9743

Key People (4)

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

President/di Robert W Chernow
Treasurer/di John C Dowd
Director Jo Ellen Chernow
Director Kathy Massy

Forms 990-PF

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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.