Direct Supply Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 45-4303631 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$284K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $745 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN WALTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 7301 W CHAMPIONS WAY, MILWAUKEE WI 53223 |
| Phone | 4143582805 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | JANUARY OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN TO ANY 501(C)(3) IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE IRS |
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.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $39,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $27,000 |
| Milwaukee World Festival Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $22,636 |
| Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee Inc | West Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,500 |
| Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Melanin Minded Foundation | Irving, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $14,000 |
| Havenwoods Economic Development Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $13,500 |
| Community Advocates Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $12,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $12,000 |
| Northcott Neighborhood House | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $9,000 |
| Safe & Sound Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,500 |
| STEM Forward Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,500 |
| Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation Inc | Carson City, NV | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Chasing Chad Corp | Pewaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Community Projects Committee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Eras Senior Network Inc | Waukesha, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Social Development Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| United Community Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Culinary Education Program Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Dominican Center for Women Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Ozaukee Food Alliance | Saukville, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Raising the Bar Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Kohler School Foundation Inc | Kohler, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| National Ataxia Foundation Incorporated | Hattiesburg, MS | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,500 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,500 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,441 |
| Movember Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,165 |
| Columbian High School | Tiffin, OH | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Peace for Change Alliance Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $924 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Inc | West Allis, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $745 |
| America Scores | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Milwaukee Armed Services Committee | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Scholastic Fund for Students of Hispanic Descent Corp | Waukesha, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Terry Fritz Memorial Foundation Inc | Menomonee Falls, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Threshold Foundation Inc | Brewster, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Uso World Headquarters - DC Washington | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Vivent Health | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc | Wausau, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $300 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $150 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100 |
| Iowa Amputee Golf Association | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $80 |
| Michigan Amputee Golf Association | St Clair Shores, MI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,571 | 55 |
| 2023 | $281,098 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522069349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4303631
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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