The Lubar Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$56.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
37% 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 | $4.5 million | 40 | $52.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 27 | $56.9 million |
How to apply
The Lubar Family 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 The Lubar Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 21 | $2.4 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $125,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Jewish Related | $1.2 million |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $500,000 |
| Law Forward Inc | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $250,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $150,000 |
| Congregation Sinai | Jewish Related | $67,469 |
| Minnesota Jewish Community Center F | Jewish Related | $50,000 |
| Jewfolk Media Inc | Jewish Related | $45,000 |
| Temple Israel | Jewish Related | $40,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Education | $33,333 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art Design | Education | $32,200 |
| Upaf | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $32,000 |
| Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day SC | Jewish Related | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Film | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | Jewish Related | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Education | $15,000 |
| Jewish Museum Milwaukee | Jewish Related | $12,500 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $12,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Community, Health, and Welfare | $10,000 |
| Forward Latino Inc | Community, Health, and Welfare | $10,000 |
| Meta House | Community, Health, and Welfare | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Community, Health, and Welfare | $8,000 |
| Abcd | Community, Health, and Welfare | $7,800 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $5,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Education | $5,000 |
| College Possible | Education | $5,000 |
| Florentine Opera | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $4,625 |
| Mount Mary University | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianne S Lubar
- Sheldon B Lubar
- David M Bauer
- David J Lubar
- Jean Ellen Trubshaw
Questions people ask
Does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Lubar Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marianne S Lubar (President), Sheldon B Lubar (Chairman), David M Bauer (Treasurer) and David J Lubar (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.