Friendship House of Milwaukee
Preselected recipients only
Friendship House of Milwaukee is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $295,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$295,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $276,250 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $332,250 | 11 | $19.3 million |
| 2023 | $276,250 | 9 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $295,000 | 5 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
Friendship House of Milwaukee 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $295,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Rehabs and construction of homes | $125,000 |
| Cathedral Center | Case management services | $75,000 |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin | Eviction defense project | $50,000 |
| Hope Street Ministry Inc | Baby acorn fund | $30,000 |
| Franciscan Peacemakers | Social enterprise program | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy Koops
- Mary Kay Mark
- Sarah Seitz
- Amy Jeninga
- Laurie Smith
- Nancy Vander Velde
- Jane Brasser
- Jennifer Shiller
Questions people ask
Does Friendship House of Milwaukee accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friendship House of Milwaukee give?
$295,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Friendship House of Milwaukee?
Its 2024 filing lists Joy Koops (President), Mary Kay Mark (Vice President), Sarah Seitz (Secretary) and Amy Jeninga (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.