1923 Fund
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 36-7070455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.9M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$97.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $61,500 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | General operating | $1,634,826 |
| University of Wisconsin Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | General operating | $1,190,515 |
| National Railroad Museum Inc | Green Bay, WI | General operating | $500,000 |
| Hshs St Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | General operating | $500,000 |
| Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network | Gaineville, FL | General operating | $400,000 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Gainesville, FL | General operating | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region | Green Bay, WI | General operating | $200,000 |
| Town of Gibraltar | Fish Creek, WI | General operating | $175,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY | General operating | $166,500 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Everett, WA | General operating | $150,000 |
| Florida Springs Institute | High Springs, FL | General operating | $125,000 |
| Baird Creek Preservation Foundation | Green Bay, WI | General operating | $100,000 |
| United Way of Door County | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre | Fish Creek, WI | General operating | $83,333 |
| Smithsonian Tropical Research | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $83,000 |
| Door County Partnership for Children and Families | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Florida | St Joseph, MO | General operating | $61,500 |
| Brain Center of Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| lakeshore community action program | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundati | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Gainesville, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Crossroads at Big Creek | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,944,674 | 22 |
| 2023 | $3,716,928 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7070455
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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