Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD
Accepts applications
Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $753,750 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $119,350. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$753,750
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$119,350
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $674,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $642,900 | 46 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $674,500 | 52 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $753,750 | 54 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca Wahlberg P O Box 170350, Milwaukee, WI 53217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 333-1711 |
| Deadlines | No deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions. |
What Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 47 | $619,750 |
| Florida | 5 | $126,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Capital campaign pledge fulfillment, program & operating support | $119,350 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Capital campaign pledge fulfillment | $100,000 |
| Vision Forward | Capital campaign pledge fulfillment | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Capital pledge fulfillment & program (dancer) | $51,000 |
| Marcus Center for Performing Arts | Capital campaign pledge fulfillment | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Capital pledge fulfillment | $50,000 |
| Northshore Library | Capital campaign pledge fulfillment | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $24,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Capital pledge fulfillment & program (dancer) | $20,000 |
| Funding Arts Broward | Operating support & event sponsorship | $17,500 |
| Jewish Beginnings | Operating support | $17,000 |
| Congregation Shalom | Security & operating support | $11,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Operating support | $11,000 |
| Hear Wisconsin | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Home & Care Ctr Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Security & operating support | $10,000 |
| Chabad on Campus | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Operating support | $6,000 |
| United Community Center | Program support | $6,000 |
| Lubavitch of Wisconsin | Security & event sponsorship | $5,800 |
| Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse of Broward | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Chamber Theatre | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Center | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hillel Milwaukee | Uwm students | $3,600 |
| Abcd | Operating support | $3,500 |
| Jewish Community Center | Rainbow day camp, food pantry & event sponsor | $3,500 |
| Acts Housing | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Journey House | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Kids Impact Community | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | Operating support | $3,000 |
| St Francis Children's Center | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Venetian Arts Society | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Jack Miller Center | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | Operating support | $2,500 |
| The Shul Bayside | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Blossom Idd | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Joy Engine | Operating support | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jodi Peck
- Miriam Peck
- Karen Peck Katz
- William L Komisar
- Harvey Alligood
Questions people ask
Does Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines..
How much does Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD give?
$753,750 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Jodi Peck (Co-President), Miriam Peck (Vice President (End Term 6/25)), Karen Peck Katz (Co-President) and William L Komisar (Secretary/Tr) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Peck Foundation Milwaukee LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.