Private foundation · EIN 39-6084238 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (October 31st of year) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $209K total, median $3,000. 98% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: Only 501(c)3 organizations primarily in the greater milwaukee, wisconsin area.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$209K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WI
98%
of grants
Deadline
See below
October 31st of year
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

Common grant form or equivalent information Contact: Kathy L Nusslock, 111 E Kilbourn 1400, Milwaukee, Wi, 4142251447, KNUSSLOCK@AMUNDSENDAVISLAW.COM Deadlines: October 31st of year Restrictions: Only 501(c)3 organizations primarily in the greater milwaukee, wisconsin area.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WIMilwaukee flood donation$50K
American Red CrossMilwaukee, WILa fires contribution$10K
American Red CrossMilwaukee, WIMilw flood disaster relief$10K
Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WIFunding for fy26 educational program$10K
Next Act TheatreMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating expenses$7,500
Schlitz Audubon CenterMilwaukee, WIBanquet sponsorship$6,500
Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WICommunity p'ship program & concert s$6,000
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center FrieMilwaukee, WISupport across all program areas$6,000
Abcd Inc (after Breast Cancer DiaGlendale, WIProgram support$5,000
Create Wisconsin (small Arts & CultMadison, WIOperation support$5,000
Journey House IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$5,000
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin inMilwaukee, WIOperating support$5,000
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WISponsor classes$5,000
Uwm Foundation Inc Pre-ApprovedMilwaukee, WIGraduate school application waiver f$5,000
Milwaukee Youth SymphonyMilwaukee, WIEvent$4,240
Mptv Milwaukee Public TelevisionMilwaukee, WIFunding for arts page program$3,500
Boerner Botanical Gardens FriendsHales Corners, WIChildren's plant science & environme$3,000
Historic Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIOperational funding$3,000
Kinship Mke IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating expenses$3,000
League of Women Voters of MilwaukeeWest Allis, WICivic education, advocacy et al$3,000
Milwaukee Chamber TheatreMilwaukee, WISupport upcoming season$3,000
Milwaukee Parks FoundationMilwaukee, WISeeds & sprouts programming$3,000
Rides & ReinsSlinger, WIEquine therapy program$3,000
Securefutures Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIOperational costs$3,000
Skylight Music Theatre CorpMilwaukee, WISupport for current production seaso$3,000
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts MuseuMilwaukee, WICentennial capital campaign$3,000
Wuwm Milwaukee Public RadioMilwaukee, WIEnvironmental reporting initiative$3,000
Cathedral CenterMilwaukee, WIEmergency center for women & childre$2,500
Gift of Adoption Fund IncTechny, ILAdoption assistance for milwaukee fa$2,500
Wisconsin Conservatory of MusicMilwaukee, WICommunity partnership program$2,500
Center for Deaf-Blind Persons IncWest Allis, WIIcanconnect program & outreach progr$2,000
Ex FabulaMilwaukee, WISupport youth affinity storytelling$2,000
Optimist TheatreMilwaukee, WIOperational support$2,000
Professional Fire Fighters of Wi ChMadison, WISummer camp for burn injured youth$2,000
Renaissance TheaterworksMilwaukee, WIFunding for accessibility initiative$2,000
United Community CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating costs$2,000
Wisconsin Adaptive Sports AssociatiBrookfield, WIPurchase adaptive equipment$2,000
Dogsinvests IncPalmyra, WIService dog training$1,800
FIRST Stage Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WISupport for 2026 first stage season$1,500
Wisconsin Veterans Network (vetsnetWest Allis, WIIntake, assessment, & advocacy progr$1,500
Milwaukee Historical SocietyMilwaukee, WIEvent$1,496
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WIBanquet sponsorship$1,076
Broadscope Disability ServicesGreenfield, WIRespite care coordination program$1,000
Imagine MkeMilwaukee, WIProgram support$1,000
Lake Michigan Bird ObservatoryPort Washington, WIProgram support$1,000
Wildlife in NeedOconomowoc, WIBanquet sponsorship$800

By state: Wisconsin 45 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Thomas J Drought, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Common grant form or equivalent information Deadlines: October 31st of year.

How much does Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $209K across 46 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (45 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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