Anon Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Anon Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 130 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 115 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 130 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foley Lardner 777 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 297-5786 |
| What to submit | Letter stating description of agency, summary of project, and evidence that applicant is an irc 509 public charity |
| Restrictions | Grants only for scientific, literary, educational, or religious purposes to a 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) charity. |
What Anon Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 127 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club | Unrestricted charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $90,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60,075 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Acts Housing | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Jr Admirals | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Unrestricted charitable grant | $47,500 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Milwaukee World Festival Inc (Summerfest) | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| St Marcus School | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Admirals Power Play Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $27,500 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Unrestricted charitable grant | $27,500 |
| Safe & Sound | Unrestricted charitable grant | $27,500 |
| Brewers Community Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Meta House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Secure Futures | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| St Norbert College | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| United Community Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| UW Milwaukee Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Journey House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Kathy's House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Assn | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Mke Urban Stables Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Eastern Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $18,700 |
| Seeds of Health Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $18,000 |
| Holocaust Education Resource Center (Herc) | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,500 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,500 |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | Unrestricted charitable grant | $16,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $16,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens | Unrestricted charitable grant | $16,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,500 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert L Bilsky
- Wayne R Lueders
- Harris J Turer
Questions people ask
Does Anon Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Anon Charitable Trust give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anon Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Herbert L Bilsky (Co-Ttee/Employee), Wayne R Lueders (Co-Trustee) and Harris J Turer (Co-Trustee).
What does Anon Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.