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Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6126798 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$273K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactALVIN A MARION BIRNSCHEIN FOUNDATIO
Address111 E WISCONSIN AVE STE 1800, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
Phone4142763400
EmailMAIL@LHLAWFIRM.COM
Form and materials(CONTACT FOUNDATION)
DeadlinesJULY 31ST OF EACH YEAR
Restrictions(CONTACT FOUNDATION)

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education2
  • Human Services2
  • Community Development1
  • Disability Services1
  • Health1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Uwm Research FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$30,000
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIResearch-Dr. williams$28,000
Independence FirstMilwaukee, WIGeneral$25,000
Afar Dba the Ability CenterWauwatosa, WIGeneral$20,000
Planned ParenthoodMilwaukee, WIGeneral$20,000
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIGeneral$20,000
Center for Deaf-Blind Persons IncWest Allis, WIGeneral$15,000
The Salvation Army of Milw CountyWauwatosa, WIGeneral$15,000
Wuwm 897 Milwaukee's NprMilwaukee, WIGeneral$15,000
Milwaukee PbsMilwaukee, WIGeneral$15,000
Zoological Society of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral$15,000
Audio & Braille Literacy EnhancemenMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10,000
Schiltz Audubon Nature CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10,000
Las Casa de Esperanza IncWaukesha, WIGeneral$10,000
Sherman Phoenix FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10,000
Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WIEmergency food program$9,000
Prevent BlindnessMilwaukee, WIGeneral$6,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$273,00017
2024$250,00020
2023$231,50019

Sources

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