How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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Frank W Bastian
111 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 1800
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-3400
- Form and materials
- Application form & IRS determination letter for section 501(c)(3) status
- Deadlines
- July 31st of each year
- Restrictions
- Emphasis on milwaukee metropolitan area
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$195,000
- Grants listed
- 9
- Assets, end of year
- $2,753,828
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Tax year 2024
$175,000
- Grants listed
- 11
- Assets, end of year
- $2,645,617
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Tax year 2023
$75,000
- Grants listed
- 7
- Assets, end of year
- $2,599,891
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Tax year 2022
$175,000
- Grants listed
- 9
- Assets, end of year
- $2,649,573
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Tax year 2021
$120,000
- Grants listed
- 7
- Assets, end of year
- $2,702,845
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Tax year 2020
$137,500
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $2,480,156
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Tax year 2019
$115,500
- Grants listed
- 9
- Assets, end of year
- $2,436,552
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Tax year 2018
$143,000
- Grants listed
- 9
- Assets, end of year
- $2,410,921
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Historic Haymarket MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
General
$50,000 -
Uwm Research FoundationMilwaukee, WI
General
$30,000 -
Planned Parenthood of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI
General
$25,000 -
Univ of Wi FoundationMadison, WI
General
$25,000 -
Children's Hospital of WiMilwaukee, WI
General
$15,000 -
Life NavigatorsMilwaukee, WI
General
$15,000 -
Family Promise of Ozaukee CtyPort Washington, WI
General
$15,000 -
Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WI
General
$10,000 -
WuwumMilwaukee, WI
General
$10,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture1 grant $50,00048% of the total
- Community development1 grant $30,00029% of the total
- Health1 grant $25,00024% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Wisconsin9 grants $195,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Frank W BastianDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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