Private foundation · EIN 39-1519687 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (No deadlines.) and its median grant is $3,250.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 54 grants paid, $754K total, median $3,250. 87% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: No restrictions.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$754K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in WI
87%
of grants
Deadline
No deadlines.
Assets
$17M

How to apply

No specific form. Contact: Rebecca Wahlberg, P O Box 170350, Milwaukee, Wi, 4143331711 Deadlines: No deadlines. Restrictions: No restrictions.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zoological Society of Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee, WICapital campaign pledge fulfillment, program & operating support$119K
Broward Performing Arts FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLCapital campaign pledge fulfillment$100K
Vision ForwardMilwaukee, WICapital campaign pledge fulfillment$100K
Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WICapital pledge fulfillment & program (dancer)$51K
Marcus Center for Performing ArtsMilwaukee, WICapital campaign pledge fulfillment$50K
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WICapital pledge fulfillment$50K
Northshore LibraryBayside, WICapital campaign pledge fulfillment$50K
Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIProgram support$24K
Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee, WICapital pledge fulfillment & program (dancer)$20K
Funding Arts BrowardFort Lauderdale, FLOperating support & event sponsorship$18K
Jewish BeginningsMilwaukee, WIOperating support$17K
Congregation ShalomFox Point, WISecurity & operating support$11K
Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WIOperating support$11K
Hear WisconsinWest Allis, WIOperating support$10K
Jewish Home & Care Ctr FoundationMilwaukee, WIOperating support$10K
Milwaukee Jewish FederationMilwaukee, WISecurity & operating support$10K
Chabad on CampusMilwaukee, WIOperating support$7,500
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIOperating support$6,000
United Community CenterMilwaukee, WIProgram support$6,000
Lubavitch of WisconsinMilwaukee, WISecurity & event sponsorship$5,800
Camp Thunderbird Charitable FoundationMinneapolis, MNOperating support$5,000
Lighthouse of BrowardSunrise, FLOperating support$5,000
Milwaukee Chamber TheatreMilwaukee, WIOperating support$5,000
Schlitz Audubon CenterMilwaukee, WIOperating support$5,000
Hillel MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIUwm students$3,600
AbcdGlendale, WIOperating support$3,500
Jewish Community CenterMilwaukee, WIRainbow day camp, food pantry & event sponsor$3,500
Acts HousingMilwaukee, WIOperating support$3,000
Journey HouseMilwaukee, WIOperating support$3,000
Kids Impact CommunityMilwaukee, WIOperating support$3,000
Milwaukee Parks FoundationMilwaukee, WIOperating support$3,000
St Francis Children's CenterMilwaukee, WIOperating support$3,000
Venetian Arts SocietyFort Lauderdale, FLOperating support$3,000
Habitat for HumanityMilwaukee, WIOperating support$2,500
Jack Miller CenterBala Cynwyd, PAOperating support$2,500
Renaissance TheaterworksMilwaukee, WIOperating support$2,500
The Shul BaysideMilwaukee, WIOperating support$2,500
Blossom IddCedarburg, WIOperating support$2,000
Joy EngineMilwaukee, WIOperating support$2,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FoundationMilwaukee, WIProgram support$2,000
Nicolet High School FoundationGlendale, WIOperating support$1,500
Alzheimers AssociationMilwaukee, WIOperating support$1,000
Bader Hillel AcademyMilwaukee, WIOperating support$1,000
Bader Hillel High SchoolGlendale, WIOperating support$1,000
Bonnet House Museum & GardensFort Lauderdale, FLOperating support$1,000
Fox Point Bayside Educational FoundationFox Point, WIOperating support$1,000
Girls on the RunMilwaukee, WIOperating support$1,000
Hope StrapsMequon, WIOperating support$1,000
Milwaukee Urban StablesMilwaukee, WIOperating support$1,000
Secure FuturesMilwaukee, WIOperating support$1,000
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WIOperating support$1,000
88 Nine RadioMilwaukee, WIOperating support$500
Pelz Holocaust Education Resource CenterMilwaukee, WIOperating support$500
TempoMilwaukee, WIOperating support$500

By state: Wisconsin 47 · Florida 5 · Minnesota 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form. Deadlines: No deadlines..

How much does Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $754K across 54 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd give?

Wisconsin (47 grants), Florida (5 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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