Private foundation · EIN 20-6299515 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maxsan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $73K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$73K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sojourner Truth Peace CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$12K
Matc FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
St Marcus SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral$8,500
Mam (milwaukee Art Museum)Milwaukee, WIGeneral$8,000
Boys & Girls Club of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,000
Planned Parenthood of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,500
Benedict CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
St Augustine PrepMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Teens Grow GreensMilwaukee, WIGeneral$4,000
Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,500
Milwaukee PBSMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Uwm FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Lupus Foundation of AmericaMilwaukee, WIGeneral$797
UwmMilwaukee, WIFrench scholarship$750

About this foundation

Maxsan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jean-Max and Sandra Dermond, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Maxsan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Maxsan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $73K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Maxsan Foundation give?

Wisconsin (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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