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Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc: 51 grants to organizations, $387,350 (tax year ended December 2025)
Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Milwaukee, WI, paid 51 grants to organizations totaling $387,350 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 13, 2026. The largest was $75,000 to Marquette University Law in Milwaukee, WI for general operations.
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- EIN
- 396050150
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WI
- Assets
- $6,419,981
- Grants paid
- $387,350
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2026, IRS object ID 202641339349102439. It reported $387,350 in grants paid; 51 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Law | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College Possible | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hunger Task Force | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clear Creek Radio Inc | Idaho Springs, CO | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tools for Peace | Pasadena, CA | General operations | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Jewish World Services | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Crime and legal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Acts Housing | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Centro de La Communidad United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Ace Program Arts in Community Education Part | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uwm Foundation Inc Uwm Mke Scholars Scholarship Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship fund | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Family Services | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Film | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friendship Circle of Wisconsin | Fox Point, WI | General operations | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Education | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Crime and legal-related | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kinship Community Food Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Newground | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McFi Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Membership Office | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nathan & Ester Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | Plymouth, MA | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Stage Children's Theater - Scholarship Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Lakeshore Park | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Guest House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Housing and shelter | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Museum of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Matc Foundation Inc- Uniquely Abled Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Naf | New York, NY | General operations | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ncjw-Hippy | Fox Point, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Revitalize Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Housing and shelter | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | General operations | $850 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed June 11, 2025, IRS object ID 202511629349100011. It reported $368,000 in grants paid; 46 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Law | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hunger Task Force | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tools for Peace | Pasadena, CA | General operations | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| College Possible | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Ace Program Arts in Community Education Part | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Jewish World Services | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Family Services | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Crime and legal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Centro de La Communidad United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Uwm Foundation Inc Uwm Mke Scholars Scholarship Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship fund | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwaukee Film | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nathan & Ester Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Acts Housing | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kinship Community Food Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McFi Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Soujourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friendship Circle of Wisconsin | Fox Point, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Membership Office | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pearls for Teen Grils Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Als Association - Wisconsin Chapter | Wauwatosa, WI | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | Plymouth, MA | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Newground | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operations | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Stage Children's Theater - Scholarship Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Museum of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Matc Foundation Inc- Uniquely Abled Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ncjw-Hippy | Fox Point, WI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $93,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $59,500 |
| Education | $51,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $26,500 |
| Public and societal benefit | $20,000 |
| Housing and shelter | $2,000 |
| Animal-related | $2,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,500 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $640,500 |
| California | $67,500 |
| New York | $21,000 |
| Colorado | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | $2,350 |
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Updated May 13, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.