The Ed Uihlein Family Foundation concentrates its funding into a small set of large, general-support grants that reflect three consistent interests: conservative civic and policy education, Christian faith-based organizations, and outdoor/wildlife conservation. Grants are often sizable and directed to repeat or closely aligned organizations rather than a broad portfolio, suggesting a strategic, relationship-driven approach to philanthropy. The foundation funds national policy and civic education centers as well as regional churches and conservation groups that support hunting, habitat and wildlife programs.
A $5.5 million general-support grant to See in 2023 is the clearest example of how the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation works: large, concentrated awards to a limited set of aligned organizations rather than broad-based giving. Across the recent grants list, the foundation repeatedly backs the same civic-education, Christian ministry, and conservation partners, often at seven-figure levels. The Jack Miller Center appears multiple times, including $1 million grants in 2023 and 2025 and a $1.1 million grant in 2024, pointing to sustained support for civic and classical education centered on American founding principles. Similar repeat support shows up in the foundation’s faith-based and wildlife portfolios, where Communio, Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and Chokoloskee Church of God each received multiple awards. The pattern is not a scattershot portfolio; it is a selective set of organizations receiving general operating support over time. That mix of policy education, parish and ministry support, and habitat-focused conservation defines the foundation’s public grantmaking profile.
In civic and classical education, the foundation has backed The Jack Miller Center with $1 million in 2023, $1.1 million in 2024, and another $1 million in 2025, while also supporting Ashbrook Center with three $300,000 grants across 2023, 2024, and 2025. For conservative policy and speech work, it gave $1 million to American Cornerstone Institute Inc in 2023 and $150,000 to Institute for Free Speech in both 2023 and 2024. Its faith-based grantmaking includes $1 million to Communio in 2024 and 2025, plus $697,117 to Chokoloskee Church of God in 2025. In conservation, the foundation funded Ducks Unlimited at $1.15 million in 2024 and another $150,000 in 2023, alongside $1 million grants to Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation in 2024 and 2025.
The typical grant distribution is concentrated around a modest center with a high upper tail: p25 is $3,125, the median is $10,000, and p75 is $36,250. That spread sits alongside a handful of much larger general-support grants. The recent record also shows repeat giving to the same organizations across multiple years, especially The Jack Miller Center, Communio, Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and Ashbrook Center. All of the grants listed are general support, and the foundation does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$7.4M
$11.9M
$7.2M
$7.5M
Most grants fall between $3K and $36K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$36K
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Concentrated, high-dollar general support to a small number of repeat grantees and aligned organizations; multiple multi-grant relationships rather than many small or one-off awards.
Notable grantees: SEE, The Jack Miller Center, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Communio, Ducks Unlimited
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the data provided. The foundation gives most often in Washington, with the top state by grant count listed as WA, while 32% of grants go to recipients in Illinois, the headquarters state. Named recipient cities show a national spread: Bala Cynwyd, Memphis, Dundee, Alexandria, Washington, DC, Chokoloskee, Bismarck, Salt Lake City, Libertyville, Mequon, Ashland, Tampa, Waukegan, Herndon, and Lake Geneva all appear among recent grantees.
Its grants cluster around civic and classical education, conservative public policy and communications, church-based Christian ministry, and habitat conservation for hunters and outdoor recreation. Recent grantees include The Jack Miller Center, American Cornerstone Institute Inc, Communio, Chokoloskee Church of God, Ducks Unlimited, and Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation.
The middle of the distribution is small relative to the largest awards: p25 is $3,125, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $36,250. Recent grants also include multiple awards at $1 million and above, showing a concentrated portfolio with a few very large general-support gifts.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support across multiple years for several organizations, including The Jack Miller Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Communio in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Ashbrook Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The top state by grant count is WA, and 32% of grants go to recipients in Illinois, the foundation’s headquarters state. The recipient list is otherwise national, with grantees in states such as TN, PA, VA, FL, ND, UT, WI, OH, and DC.
The recent grants listed are all marked GENERAL. That pattern appears across the foundation’s civic education, faith-based, and conservation grants, including awards to The Jack Miller Center, Ducks Unlimited, and Chokoloskee Church of God.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JACK MILLER CENTER | BALA CYNWYD, PA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COMMUNIO | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHOKOLOSKEE CHURCH OF GOD | CHOKOLOSKEE, FL | $697,117 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION | BISMARK, ND | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SPECIAL DEPOSITORY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ASHBROOK CENTER | ASHLAND, OH | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST ANASTASIA | WAUKEGAN, IL | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JIM RYUN MINISTRIES | TAMPA, FL | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INSTITUTE FOR FREE SPEECH | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MEMPHIS, TN | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FELLOW MORTALS | LAKE GENEVA, WI | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOWARD YOUNG FOUNDATION | MINOCQUA, WI | $130,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BALLOTPEDIA | MIDDLETON, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | STATE COLLEGE, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CARSON SPRINGS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | GAINESVILLE, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TRPL FOUNDATION | BISMARK, ND | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INNER CITY IMPACT | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY UNIV OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BECKET FUND THE | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS INC | BRADENTON, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GLENWOOD SCHOOL FOR BOYS & GIRLS | GLENWOOD, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KENOSHA | KENOSHA, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR LAW & LIBERTY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CENTER FOR URBAN RENEWAL & EDUCATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| KENOSHA YMCA | KENOSHA, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE | ARLINGTON, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TINY HOOVES | UNION GROVE, WI | $20,800 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GROVE CITY COLLEGE | GROVE CITY, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION THE | OXFORD, MS | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LAKE FOREST NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL | LAKE FOREST, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INSTITUTE ON THE CONSTITUTION | PASADENA, MD | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SAGE PATIENT ADVOCATES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICA'S FUTURE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE FOREST | LAKE FOREST, IL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS | WILLIAMSBURG, KY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES THE | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $12,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BIBLE MISSION USA | BRADENTON, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE NEW CRITERION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ACCURACY IN MEDIA | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ACTON INSTITUTE THE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BEACON ACADEMY | EVANSTON, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CADDIE & LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | KENOSHA, WI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$1,000,000GENERAL
CHOKOLOSKEE CHURCH OF GOD
$697,117GENERAL
DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION
$500,000GENERAL
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SPECIAL DEPOSITORY
$500,000GENERAL
ASHBROOK CENTER
$300,000GENERAL
ST ANASTASIA
$200,000GENERAL
JIM RYUN MINISTRIES
$200,000GENERAL
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$150,000GENERAL
FELLOW MORTALS
$150,000GENERAL
BALLOTPEDIA
$100,000GENERAL
THE NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$50,000GENERAL
CARSON SPRINGS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL
TRPL FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL
DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY UNIV OF UTAH
$50,000GENERAL
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS INC
$50,000GENERAL
GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL
GLENWOOD SCHOOL FOR BOYS & GIRLS
$50,000GENERAL
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KENOSHA
$50,000GENERAL
KENOSHA YMCA
$25,000GENERAL
TINY HOOVES
$20,800GENERAL
LAKE FOREST NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
$20,000GENERAL
INSTITUTE ON THE CONSTITUTION
$15,000GENERAL
SAGE PATIENT ADVOCATES
$15,000GENERAL
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE FOREST
$15,000GENERAL
FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES THE
$12,500GENERAL
BIBLE MISSION USA
$10,000GENERAL
THE NEW CRITERION
$10,000GENERAL
BEACON ACADEMY
$10,000GENERAL
CADDIE & LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
$10,000GENERAL