Private foundation · EIN 45-4303631 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Direct Supply Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (January of each calendar year) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $284K total, median $2,000. 75% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: Applications are open to any 501(c)(3) in good standing with the irs

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
55
$284K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in WI
75%
of grants
Deadline
See below
January of each calendar year
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

Applications are available on the foundation's website Contact: John Walter, 7301 W Champions Way, Milwaukee, Wi, 4143582805 Deadlines: January of each calendar year Restrictions: Applications are open to any 501(c)(3) in good standing with the irs

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$39K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$27K
Milwaukee World Festival IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$23K
Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee IncWest Milwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$18K
Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$15K
Melanin Minded FoundationIrving, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$14K
Havenwoods Economic Development CorpMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$14K
Community Advocates IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$12K
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$12K
Northcott Neighborhood HouseMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$9,000
Safe & Sound IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,500
STEM Forward IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,500
Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation IncCarson City, NVUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Chasing Chad CorpPewaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Community Projects Committee IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Eras Senior Network IncWaukesha, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Revitalize Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Social Development FoundationMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
United Community Center IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$3,000
United Performing Arts Fund IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$3,000
Culinary Education Program IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,500
Dominican Center for Women IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,500
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,500
Ozaukee Food AllianceSaukville, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,500
Raising the Bar IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,500
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
Kohler School Foundation IncKohler, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
National Ataxia Foundation IncorporatedHattiesburg, MSUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
Sojourner Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FoundationMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
Coa Youth & Family CentersMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$1,500
Lighthouse Youth Center IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$1,500
Pathfinders Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$1,500
The Medical College of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$1,441
Movember FoundationSanta Monica, CAUnrestricted charitable grant$1,165
Columbian High SchoolTiffin, OHUnrestricted charitable grant$1,000
Peace for Change Alliance IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$1,000
Junior AchievementMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$924
Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative IncWest Allis, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$745
America ScoresNew York, NYUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Milwaukee Armed Services CommitteeMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Scholastic Fund for Students of Hispanic Descent CorpWaukesha, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Terry Fritz Memorial Foundation IncMenomonee Falls, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Threshold Foundation IncBrewster, NYUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Uso World Headquarters - DC WashingtonWashington, DCUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Vivent HealthMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$500
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund IncWausau, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$500
National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VAUnrestricted charitable grant$300
Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$150
Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin IncMadison, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$100
Iowa Amputee Golf AssociationWaterloo, IAUnrestricted charitable grant$80
Michigan Amputee Golf AssociationSt Clair Shores, MIUnrestricted charitable grant$30

By state: Wisconsin 41 · Illinois 1 · Texas 2 · Nevada 1 · New York 3 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Direct Supply Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Robert H Klein Jr, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Direct Supply Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are available on the foundation's website Deadlines: January of each calendar year.

How much does Direct Supply Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $284K across 55 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Direct Supply Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (41 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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