Private foundation · EIN 39-6075895 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Daniel W Hoan Foundation Inc

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: 15 grants paid, $47K total, median $250. 67% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$47K
Median grant
$250
Stays in WI
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
William DurkinMilwaukee, WIContest winner$20K
Montavius JonesMilwaukee, WIContest winner$20K
Biz StartsMilwaukee, WIDonation$3,000
Portland Opera AssociatesPortland, ORDonation$1,000
Ainsworth Elementary SchoolPortland, ORDonation$500
Milwaukee College Prep SchoolMilwaukee, WIDonation$500
Wi Policy ForumMilwaukee, WIDonation$350
Lake Park FriendsMilwaukee, WIDonation$250
Pabst MansionHubertus, WIDonation$250
Verrado Rotary FoundationBuckeye, AZDonation$225
Columbia Falls Historical SocietyColumbia Falls, MTDonation$150
Milw County Historical SocietyMilwaukee, WIDonation$100
Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee, WIDonation$100
Florentine OperaMilwaukee, WIDonation$100
Mass AudubonLincoln, MADonation$100

By state: Wisconsin 10 · Oregon 2 · Arizona 1 · Montana 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Daniel W Hoan Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Judith Steininger, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Daniel W Hoan Foundation Inc 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 Daniel W Hoan Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $47K across 15 grants, a median of $250.

Where does Daniel W Hoan Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (10 grants), Oregon (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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