Grantmaking public charity · EIN 39-0806312
Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.3M in grants paid across 196 grants, with $280M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services and Milwaukee Jewish Day School.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
A volunteer committee determines grants to be made. milwaukee jewish federation staff monitor the actual distribution of grants and the usage of the grant funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The milwaukee jewish federation, inc. is a voluntary association of individuals interested in meeting social, health and welfare, educational, recreational, cultural, and other needs of general concern to the jewish community of metropolitan milwaukee.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $1,629,842 |
| Jewish Family Services | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $1,044,856 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $1,022,568 |
| Bader Hillel Academy | Glendale, WI | General Donations | $497,416 |
| Yeshiva Elementary School | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $359,090 |
| Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $347,273 |
| Jewish Home & Care Center Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $313,804 |
| Lubavitch of Wisconsin | Whitefish Bay, WI | General Donations | $290,006 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $210,401 |
| Hillel Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $209,422 |
| Kby Congregations Together Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Donations | $200,578 |
| Congregation Shalom | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $183,301 |
| Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $160,871 |
| Congregation Beth Jehudah | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $159,340 |
| Uw Hillel Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Madison, WI | General Donations | $141,881 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $125,200 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $125,055 |
| Jewish Community Food Pantry | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $123,920 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Org Wi Region Bbyo | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $122,241 |
| Coa Youth & Family Center | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $112,707 |
| Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $112,450 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $110,750 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $110,122 |
| Camp Ramah in Wisconsin | Chicago, IL | General Donations | $101,900 |
| Our Next Generation | Milwaukee, WI | General Donations | $101,200 |
The 25 largest of 196 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Wisconsin$9.58M · 100 grants
- Illinois$344K · 15 grants
- New York$322K · 12 grants
- California$239K · 17 grants
- Colorado$232K · 4 grants
- District of Columbia$168K · 5 grants
- Massachusetts$160K · 4 grants
- Florida$93.9K · 5 grants
- Ohio$66K · 2 grants
- Maryland$65.7K · 3 grants
- Minnesota$65K · 6 grants
- Arizona$46.8K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,280,096 in grants paid (196 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (WI), $1.63M, Jewish Family Services (WI), $1.04M, Milwaukee Jewish Day School (WI), $1.02M, Bader Hillel Academy (WI), $497K and Yeshiva Elementary School (WI), $359K.