Private foundation · EIN 45-2538487 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Human services

Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation Ltd

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: 16 grants paid, $200K total, median $10K. 94% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$200K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hear WisconsinWest Allis, WIGeneral$25K
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$25K
Ascension Wisconsin FoundationBrookfield, WIGeneral$25K
Meta HouseMilwaukee, WIGeneral$15K
American Red CrossMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Capuchin Community ServicesMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Friends of the Boerner BotanicalHales Corners, WIGeneral$10K
Kinship Community Food CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Lutheran Social ServicesWest Allis, WIGeneral$10K
Habitat for HumanityMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Milw Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Vision Forward WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Friends of the DomeMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
PBS FoundationArlington, VAGeneral$10K
Mequon Nature PreserveMequon, WIGeneral$5,000
Sojouner Family Peace CtrMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000

By state: Wisconsin 15 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation Ltd is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of John Nelson, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation Ltd 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 Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation Ltd give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation Ltd give?

Wisconsin (15 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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