The Musser Fund
Accepts applications
The Musser Fund is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $905,050 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$905,050
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$23.3 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $972,852 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $972,852 | 79 | $22.6 million |
| 2024 | $905,050 | 90 | $23.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | U S Bank 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 466-8710 |
| What to submit | Letter form with copy of exemption attached |
What The Musser Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20 | $333,050 |
| Colorado | 18 | $154,000 |
| Hawaii | 12 | $149,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $88,800 |
| New York | 11 | $82,250 |
| Wyoming | 20 | $76,200 |
| California | 3 | $21,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Community Land Trust | General operating | $35,000 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance | General operating | $34,800 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike | General operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of Finland | General operating | $25,000 |
| Yampa Valley Stream Improvement Charitab | General operating | $25,000 |
| Iraqi and American Reconciliation Projec | General operating | $25,000 |
| Move for America | General operating | $25,000 |
| New Hope for Immigrants | General operating | $25,000 |
| Red Wing Art Association | General operating | $25,000 |
| Roshni | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project Fine | General operating | $25,000 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | General operating | $24,300 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado | General operating | $22,000 |
| Pine Hill Community Center LTD | General operating | $20,000 |
| Smart North | General operating | $20,000 |
| Texas Folklife Resources Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Fresh Foundation | General operating | $18,000 |
| Mala'ai Garden | General operating | $16,000 |
| Urban Roots | General operating | $15,000 |
| Piney Woods Fine Arts Association | General operating | $12,000 |
| Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Soc | General operating | $12,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Theatre | General operating | $12,000 |
| Alamosa Live Music Association | General operating | $12,000 |
| Catskill Mountain Shakespeare | General operating | $12,000 |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | General operating | $12,000 |
| Hokulani Children's Theatre of Molokai | General operating | $12,000 |
| Lander Pipe Band | General operating | $12,000 |
| Brenham Children's Chorus | General operating | $12,000 |
| Cherry Valley Artworks | General operating | $12,000 |
| Platte Valley Arts Council Inc | General operating | $12,000 |
| Plaza Diane Community Center for the Art | General operating | $12,000 |
| Silverton Creative District | General operating | $12,000 |
| The Waimea Arts Council | General operating | $12,000 |
| Prattsville Art Project Inc | General operating | $12,000 |
| Heartland Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of Linden Hill | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oasis Central Minnesota | General operating | $10,000 |
| Morrison County Historical Society | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kinship of Morrison County | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophia Walker
- Jane Taylor
- Hilery Lindmier
- Suzanne Duke
- Sarah Gadd
- William Bullock Jr
- Sabrina Watkins
- US Bank NA
- Annie Briggs
Questions people ask
Does The Musser Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Musser Fund give?
$905,050 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Musser Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Sophia Walker (Director), Jane Taylor (Director), Hilery Lindmier (Director) and Suzanne Duke (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Musser Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.