Astor Street Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Astor Street Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $782,400 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$782,400
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $513,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $444,846 | 47 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $513,000 | 45 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $782,400 | 45 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Astor Street Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Astor Street Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 30 | $517,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $112,500 |
| California | 2 | $94,900 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 3 | $11,500 |
| Maine | 4 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kinship Community Food Center | Community of Generosity | $125,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Endowment Campaign | $100,000 |
| The Rock Roll Hall of Fame Museum I | Expansion Campaign | $100,000 |
| Western Los Angeles County Boy Scou | Camp Emerald Bay Documentary | $89,900 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Our common bond | $50,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Hope lives here campaign | $50,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation Inc | Accelerator program | $50,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | Support "arthur byas" | $25,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| 88Nine Radio Milwaukee | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Rock Roll Hall of Fame Museum I | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Fishing in the Neighborhood Internship | $10,000 |
| Meta House | Project horizon | $10,000 |
| First Stage Children's Theater | General operating | $6,000 |
| Amherst College | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Great Cranberry Island Futures Grou | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art Design | Creative fusion pledge for scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of St Andrews American F | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Midwest Bike Share Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Vivant Health | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hmong American Peace Academy Found | Foundation launch | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | Cheers to our parks campaign | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee World Festival Inc | Art installation | $5,000 |
| Disconnect | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pearls for Teen Girl Inc | Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Individual | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Operating Support | $3,000 |
| AFS - USA Inc | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Meta House | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operating support | $2,500 |
| FoodRight Inc | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Marquette Law School | Law school's greatest annual priority | $2,000 |
| GCI Library | Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynde B Uihlein
- John U Olson
- Sarah O Zimmerman
Questions people ask
Does Astor Street Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Astor Street Foundation Inc give?
$782,400 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Astor Street Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynde B Uihlein (Vice President), John U Olson (Secretary) and Sarah O Zimmerman (President&Treas).
What does Astor Street Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.