Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6050150 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$387K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
17% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Law | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $75,000 |
| College Possible | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $23,000 |
| Clear Creek Radio Inc | Idaho Springs, CO | General operations | $20,000 |
| Tools for Peace | Pasadena, CA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Acts Housing | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $8,000 |
| Centro de LA Communidad United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $6,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Ace Program Arts in Community Education Part | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $6,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc Uwm Mke Scholars Scholarship Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Film | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Wisconsin | Fox Point, WI | General operations | $4,500 |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $4,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Kinship Community Food Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Newground | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Coa Youth & Family Centers | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Mcfi Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Membership Office | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Nathan & Ester Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | Plymouth, MA | General operations | $2,000 |
| First Stage Children's Theater - Scholarship Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lakeshore Park | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Guest House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Matc Foundation Inc- Uniquely Abled Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Ncjw-Hippy | Fox Point, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Naf | New York, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | General operations | $850 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387,350 | 51 |
| 2024 | $368,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $373,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102439
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6050150
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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