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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 99-0972777

Sixsibs Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Milwaukee, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 77 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
James B Wigdale III
195 S Rite Hite Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 355-2600
Form and materials
No particular form. Applications should be submitted in writing to receive consideration.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Grants are made to organizations, not individuals. Present plans preclude extensive consideration of unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

1 return on file

Tax year 2024 is the only return we have read for this foundation so far.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,112,296

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $21,493,652

Grants paid in 2024

77 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mmac Community Support FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $150,000
  2. Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $148,272
  3. Versiti Blood Research Institute FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $128,672
  4. Florentine OperaMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $113,850
  5. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $103,100
  6. Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $45,750
  7. Milwaukee World Festival IncMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $36,702
  8. Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $25,500
  9. Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $25,000
  10. Wisconsin Breast Cancer ShowhouseMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $25,000
  11. Uwm FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $19,500
  12. Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative CorporationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $19,500
  13. Penfield Children's CenterMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $15,000
  14. University School of MilwaukeeRiver Hills, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $15,000
  15. Boys & Girls Club (milwaukee)Milwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  16. Door County YMCASturgeon Bay, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  17. Fox Point Lutheran ChurchFox Point, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  18. Roger's Memorial FoundationOconomowoc, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  19. St Marcus SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  20. The Adelson SchoolLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  21. The Ridges SanctuaryBaileys Harbor, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  22. UMC Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  23. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  24. All-In-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  25. Badger Institute IncMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $9,850
  26. Make-A-Wish Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $7,500
  27. Milwaukee Public LibraryfoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $7,000
  28. After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inc (abcd Inc)Milwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $6,000
  29. Children's Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $6,000
  30. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  31. Charles E Kubly FoundationMequon, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  32. Froedtert & Medical College of Wis Cancer CtrMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  33. Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las VegasLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  34. Sue Baldwin FundEgg Harbor, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  35. Three SquareLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  36. War Memorial CenterMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  37. Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  38. Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  39. Walkers Point Youth and Family CenterMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  40. America Scores - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $4,000
  41. Safe & SoundMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,500
  42. Gigi's Playhouse Las VegasLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  43. Junior League of Las VegasLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  44. Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  45. The Mob MuseumLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  46. Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  47. The GatheringMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  48. Green Lake ConservatoryGreen Lake, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  49. Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  50. Institute for Justice - Arlington VaArlington, VA

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  51. Kewaskum Remembers 911Kewaskum, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  52. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of WisconsinDetroit, MI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  53. Milwaukee Country Club Scholars FoundationRiver Hills, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  54. Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MT

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  55. Running Rebels Community OrganizationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,000
  56. Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat CenterWest Bend, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  57. Harvard Business School Club of WiBrookfield, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  58. Heart Mountain Wyoming FundPowell, WY

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  59. Independence First (milw Wi)Milwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  60. Meta HouseMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  61. Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  62. Nieghborhood House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  63. Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  64. Pathways HighMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  65. Ronald McDonald House MilwaukeeWauwatosa, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  66. Saving Our SistersLand O Lakes, FL

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  67. Sharp Literacy MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  68. Special Olympics Madison WiMadison, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  69. Springs Preserve FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,000
  70. Junior League of Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  71. Kelben FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  72. Rotary Foundation MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  73. Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling LeagueOak Creek, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  74. French Immersion FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  75. Metro Mountain BikersColgate, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  76. Milwaukee Chinese Community CenterBrookfield, WI

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  77. Software in the Public InterestNew York, NY

    The sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health6 grants $165,67220% of the total
  2. Community development3 grants $153,00019% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid2 grants $151,77219% of the total
  4. Arts and culture7 grants $121,95215% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $103,10013% of the total
  6. Education7 grants $81,00010% of the total
  7. 10 other causes11 grants $40,4505% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin59 grants $1,038,196
  2. Nevada9 grants $46,000
  3. Illinois1 grant $10,000
  4. Michigan2 grants $7,000
  5. Minnesota1 grant $5,000
  6. Montana1 grant $2,000
  7. Virginia1 grant $2,000
  8. Florida1 grant $1,000
  9. Wyoming1 grant $1,000
  10. New York1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jame B Wigdale IIIVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael H WhitePRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Micaela W BomhackVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Joseph RamakerTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael GrebeSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

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