Hauske Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 47-4980950 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$5,794
Total assets$26.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,660 and $17,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BETH FRANKEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 N MARSHALL STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53202 |
| Phone | 4142231560 |
| BFRANKEY@MSCAP.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED; HOWEVER, APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE IN WRITING WITH COPY OF EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE OFFICIALLY, BUT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PRESET PLANS MAY RESTRICT APPROVAL OF UNSOLICITED REQUESTS. |
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
16% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versiti Blood Research Institute | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and glycomics program | $300,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee (Hhm) | Milwaukee, WI | Community and education support | $218,750 |
| Brewers Community Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community support | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Community support | $54,273 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Health support | $36,500 |
| Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation Inc | West Bend, WI | Conservation support | $35,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Pledge commitment and health support | $25,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Education support | $25,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and memorial | $21,000 |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics | Downers Grove, IL | Research project | $20,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $20,000 |
| United Way | Milwaukee, WI | Community support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General support and memorial | $17,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and education support | $15,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and community support | $14,000 |
| Securefutures Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and education support | $12,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Wauwatosa, WI | Pledge commitment and health support | $11,000 |
| Safe & Sound | Milwaukee, WI | Community support | $10,000 |
| Sbp | New Orleans, LA | Pledge commitment and community support | $10,000 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Research project | $10,000 |
| Upaf | Milwaukee, WI | Arts support | $10,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $8,373 |
| Kids Matter Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and community support | $8,333 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative | West Allis, WI | Community support | $6,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Community support | $5,794 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | West Bend, WI | Arts support | $5,200 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $5,000 |
| Charles E Kubly Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Florentine Opera Company | Milwaukee, WI | Arts support | $5,000 |
| Mcc Scholars Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Community and education support | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Health support | $5,000 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha, WI | Community support | $5,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Pledge commitment and community support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Arts support | $4,660 |
| College Possible | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $4,000 |
| Our Next Generation | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $4,000 |
| First Stage | Milwaukee, WI | Community and arts support | $3,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Bayside, WI | Community support | $2,500 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Community support | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Education support | $2,250 |
| Giciamercabo | Boca Grande, FL | Land conservancy | $2,000 |
| The Cradle | Evanston, IL | Community support | $2,000 |
| West Bend Friends of Sculpture Inc | West Bend, WI | Arts support | $2,000 |
| River Hills Foundation | River Hills, WI | Community support | $1,000 |
| Juneau Park Friends | Milwaukee, WI | Historic preservation support | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versiti Blood Research Institute | Milwaukee, WI | Multi year pledge for health support | $1,900,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Multi year pledge for health support | $40,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Multi year pledge for health support | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Multi year pledge for education support | $40,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Wauwatosa, WI | Multi year pledge for health support | $40,000 |
| Sbp | New Orleans, LA | Multi year pledge for community support | $20,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Multi year pledge for community youth support | $20,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Multi year pledge for community support | $16,667 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,099,133 | 56 |
| 2023 | $1,052,736 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102792
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4980950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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