Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6084238 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$209K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHY L NUSSLOCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E KILBOURN 1400, MILWAUKEE WI 532026677 |
| Phone | 4142251447 |
| KNUSSLOCK@AMUNDSENDAVISLAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMMON GRANT FORM OR EQUIVALENT INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31ST OF YEAR |
| Restrictions | ONLY 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY IN THE GREATER MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AREA. |
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
2% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee flood donation | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | LA fires contribution | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | Milw flood disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Funding for fy26 educational program | $10,000 |
| Next Act Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Schlitz Audubon Center | Milwaukee, WI | Banquet sponsorship | $6,500 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | Community p'ship program & concert s | $6,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Frie | Milwaukee, WI | Support across all program areas | $6,000 |
| Abcd Inc (After Breast Cancer Dia | Glendale, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Create Wisconsin (Small Arts & Cult | Madison, WI | Operation support | $5,000 |
| Journey House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in | Milwaukee, WI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Sponsor classes | $5,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc Pre-Approved | Milwaukee, WI | Graduate school application waiver f | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony | Milwaukee, WI | Event | $4,240 |
| Mptv Milwaukee Public Television | Milwaukee, WI | Funding for arts page program | $3,500 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens Friends | Hales Corners, WI | Children's plant science & environme | $3,000 |
| Historic Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Operational funding | $3,000 |
| Kinship Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Milwaukee | West Allis, WI | Civic education, advocacy et al | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Chamber Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | Support upcoming season | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Seeds & sprouts programming | $3,000 |
| Rides & Reins | Slinger, WI | Equine therapy program | $3,000 |
| Securefutures Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Operational costs | $3,000 |
| Skylight Music Theatre Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Support for current production seaso | $3,000 |
| Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museu | Milwaukee, WI | Centennial capital campaign | $3,000 |
| Wuwm Milwaukee Public Radio | Milwaukee, WI | Environmental reporting initiative | $3,000 |
| Cathedral Center | Milwaukee, WI | Emergency center for women & childre | $2,500 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund Inc | Techny, IL | Adoption assistance for milwaukee fa | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Music | Milwaukee, WI | Community partnership program | $2,500 |
| Center for Deaf-Blind Persons Inc | West Allis, WI | Icanconnect program & outreach progr | $2,000 |
| Ex Fabula | Milwaukee, WI | Support youth affinity storytelling | $2,000 |
| Optimist Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Wi Ch | Madison, WI | Summer camp for burn injured youth | $2,000 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | Milwaukee, WI | Funding for accessibility initiative | $2,000 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating costs | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Associati | Brookfield, WI | Purchase adaptive equipment | $2,000 |
| Dogsinvests Inc | Palmyra, WI | Service dog training | $1,800 |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2026 first stage season | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Network (Vetsnet | West Allis, WI | Intake, assessment, & advocacy progr | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Historical Society | Milwaukee, WI | Event | $1,496 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Banquet sponsorship | $1,076 |
| Broadscope Disability Services | Greenfield, WI | Respite care coordination program | $1,000 |
| Imagine Mke | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lake Michigan Bird Observatory | Port Washington, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wildlife in Need | Oconomowoc, WI | Banquet sponsorship | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,412 | 46 |
| 2024 | $153,679 | 35 |
| 2023 | $156,117 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349102460
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6084238
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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