Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD
Preselected recipients only
Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$200,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,500 the year before.
31% 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 | $140,000 | 10 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 11 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $200,000 | 16 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD 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 Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15 | $190,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hear Wisconsin | General | $25,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | General | $25,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Meta House | General | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Community Services | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Boerner Botanical | General | $10,000 |
| Kinship Community Food Center | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $10,000 |
| Milw Symphony Orchestra | General | $10,000 |
| Vision Forward Wisconsin | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Dome | General | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve | General | $5,000 |
| Sojouner Family Peace Ctr | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Anne Leininger
- John Lewenauer
- Donal Demet
Questions people ask
Does Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD give?
$200,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Anne Leininger (President), John Lewenauer (Secretary) and Donal Demet (Treasurer).
What does Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and environment and conservation.