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Who funds United Way?

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

5 private foundations reported grants to United Way in Milwaukee, Wisconsin totaling $4.0 million across 5 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Kelben Foundation Inc, with $4.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund United Way

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Kelben Foundation Inc
Wisconsin · 2024 · accepts applications
Social services1$4.0 million
Hauske Family Foundation Inc
Wisconsin · 2024 · accepts applications
Community support1$20,000
Mary Pauly Lacy Foundation Inc
Wisconsin · 2025
General support1$3,000
Claire L Rolfs Foundation Inc
Oregon · 2025
General1$2,500
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I
Wisconsin · 2024
Support for the arts1$500

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to United Way gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Milwaukee. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds United Way?

Kelben Foundation Inc, Hauske Family Foundation Inc, Mary Pauly Lacy Foundation Inc, Claire L Rolfs Foundation Inc and Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does United Way get from foundations?

$4.0 million in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Kelben Foundation Inc and Hauske Family Foundation Inc say in their filings that they accept applications.

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