Private foundation · EIN 39-6046268 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marcus Corporation Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $149K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$149K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
88%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.5M

How to apply

Written request including name, address, objectives, and reason for request Contact: Marcus Corporation Foundation, 111 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, Wi, 4149051000 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barnard CollegeNew York, NYEducation$50K
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts IncMilwaukee, WIArt/culture$20K
Milwaukee Repertory Theater IncMilwaukee, WIArt/culture$20K
Museum of Wisconsin Art IncWest Bend, WIArt/culture$10K
Donald Driver FoundationMilwaukee, WIDevelopment$10K
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$10K
Milwaukee County Historical SocietyMilwaukee, WIConservation$10K
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design IncMilwaukee, WIArt/culture$5,000
Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation IncBrookfield, WIHealth$5,000
Fellowship Open IncThiensville, WIDevelopment$2,500
Milwaukee Jewish Federation IncMilwaukee, WIConservation$1,800
Milwaukee Science Education Consortium IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,500
Childrens Outing AssnMilwaukee, WIDevelopment$1,000
Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center IncViroqua, WIHealth$1,000
Blood Cancer United IncWashington, DCHealth$500
Milwaukee Police Association Fallen Heroes IncMilwaukee, WIDevelopment$500
St Augustine Preparatory Academy IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$200

By state: Wisconsin 15 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Marcus Corporation Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1963. 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 Marcus Corporation Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request including name, address, objectives, and reason for request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Marcus Corporation Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $149K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Marcus Corporation Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (15 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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