Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $27.0 million and the largest $27.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$27.0 million
- Largest grant$27.0 million
- Assets$88.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25.4 million | 1 | $89.5 million |
| 2023 | $26.3 million | 1 | $108 million |
| 2024 | $27.0 million | 1 | $88.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Radke 720 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 665-2072 |
| What to submit | See attachment 1 |
| Deadlines | Recommended deadline for grant submission is march 15 |
| Restrictions | Primary focus is on organizations and causes in southeastern Wisconsin |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $27.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 2 | For charitable, religious, educational, & scientific purposes | $27.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy J Gerend
- Steven M Radke
- John Thompson
- Ronald Adams
- Audra Brennan
- Grady Crosby
- Joe Mandacina
- Raymond J Manista
- Lynn Teo
- Karen A Molloy
- Susan Callahan
- Scott J Morris
- John E Schlifske
Questions people ask
Does Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Recommended deadline for grant submission is march 15.
How much does Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc give?
$27.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $27.0 million.
Who runs Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy J Gerend (Chairman), Steven M Radke (President & Director), John Thompson (Secretary) and Ronald Adams (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.