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Private foundation · Pewaukee, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Kolaga Family Charitable Trust

Takes applications · Mostly scholarships or aid to individuals

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $1,000
Typical grant
$1,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 32 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$138,925

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$139K$1,0001
2024$232K$2,0001
2023$254K$5,0001

How to apply

Contact
SUE KOLAGA TRUSTEE · Pewaukee · 4147834340
What to send
Appication should include description and purpose of Charitable Organization
Limits
Grants Limited to Section 501 C 3 Charitable Organizations

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Suzette M KolagaTrustee
  • Molly Ann PaasderaTrustee

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Operating exp

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.

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