Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $387,350 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$387,350
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $368,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $373,000 | 58 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $368,000 | 46 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $387,350 | 51 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Gene & Ruth Posner 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 Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 42 | $317,500 |
| California | 4 | $36,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Law | General operations | $75,000 |
| College Possible | General operations | $30,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute | General operations | $30,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | General operations | $23,000 |
| Clear Creek Radio Inc | General operations | $20,000 |
| Tools for Peace | General operations | $20,000 |
| Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin | General operations | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | General operations | $10,000 |
| Coro Southern California | General operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Acts Housing | General operations | $8,000 |
| Centro de la Communidad United Community Center | General operations | $7,500 |
| Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | General operations | $6,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Ace Program Arts in Community Education Part | General operations | $6,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc Uwm Mke Scholars Scholarship Fund | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General operations | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Film | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Wisconsin | General operations | $4,500 |
| Alverno College | General operations | $4,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | General operations | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | General operations | $4,000 |
| A Place Called Home | General operations | $3,000 |
| Kinship Community Food Center | General operations | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation Inc | General operations | $3,000 |
| Newground | General operations | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | General operations | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee | General operations | $2,500 |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | General operations | $2,500 |
| McFi Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Membership Office | General operations | $2,500 |
| Nathan & Ester Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | General operations | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | General operations | $2,500 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | General operations | $2,000 |
| First Stage Children's Theater - Scholarship Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lakeshore Park | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tod I Gimbel
- Barbara P Ward
- Joshua L Gimbel
- Frederic Posner
- Abby Posner
Questions people ask
Does Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc give?
$387,350 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tod I Gimbel (Vice President/Board Member), Barbara P Ward (Secretary/Board Member), Joshua L Gimbel (President/Treasurer/Board Member) and Frederic Posner (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.