Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $700,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$81.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 52 | $76.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 68 | $81.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundati 219 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 727-1136 |
| What to submit | Preliminary applications can be obtained from herzfeldfoundation.org and should be e-mailed to mail@herzfeldfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | February 1, may 1, and august 1 |
| Restrictions | Funding is restricted to Wisconsin-based organizations with an emphasis on those that benefit the people of the greater milwaukee area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 65 | $4.0 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Film Inc | General operations | $700,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | General operations | $301,667 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theather | General operations | $200,000 |
| First Stage | General operations | $155,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $155,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | General operations | $150,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General operations | $140,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens | General operations | $133,333 |
| Florentine Opera Company | General operations | $110,000 |
| Imagine Mke | General operations | $100,000 |
| Next Door Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Music | General operations | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | General operations | $92,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | General operations and capital improvements | $75,000 |
| City Year Inc | General operations | $65,000 |
| College Possible | General operations | $65,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $60,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | General operations | $50,000 |
| Coa Youth and Family Centers | General operations | $50,000 |
| Marcus Center for the Performing Arts | General operations | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Near West Side Partners | General operations | $50,000 |
| Next Act Theatre Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| United Community Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Policy Forum | General operations | $50,000 |
| YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin | General operations | $50,000 |
| Arts at Large | General operations | $40,000 |
| Radio for Milwaukee | General operations | $40,000 |
| Skylight Music Theatre | General operations | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Milwaukee | General operations | $40,000 |
| Artists Working in Education | General operations | $30,000 |
| Black Arts Mke | General operations | $30,000 |
| Danceworks | General operations | $30,000 |
| Present Music | General operations | $30,000 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | General operations | $30,000 |
| Running Rebels Community Organization | General operations | $30,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | General operations | $30,000 |
| The Literacy Lab | General operations | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rob Henken
- Fred Haberman
- Donna Baumgartner
- Sarah Haberman
- Alexander Fraser
- Katherine A Heil
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 1, may 1, and august 1.
How much does Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rob Henken (Executive Director), Fred Haberman (President), Donna Baumgartner (Vice President) and Sarah Haberman (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.