John Oster Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6057530 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3,500
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,500 |
| City Forward Collective City Forward Collective | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wi Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Maintenance of health | $2,500 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Maintenance of health | $2,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Fdn Froedtert Hospital Fdn | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $2,000 |
| Lake Wales Care Center Lake Wales Care Center | Lake Wales, FL | Maintenance of health | $2,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund United Performing Art Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater Mil United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $2,000 |
| Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Winter Haven Hospital Foundation | Winter Haven, FL | Maintenance of health | $2,000 |
| American Heart Assn American Heart Assn | Milwaukee, WI | Maintenance of health | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Pub Museum Milwaukee Pub Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,250 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary's Founda Ascension Columbia St Mary's Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Health | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| Blood Center Research Fdn Blood Center Research Fdn | Milwaukee, WI | Maintenance of health | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Fdn Children's Hospital Fdn | Milwaukee, WI | Maintenance of health | $1,000 |
| City Forward Collective City Forward Collective | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Lake Wales Charter Schools Foundati Lake Wales Charter Schools Foundation | Lake Wales, FL | Education | $1,000 |
| Marcus Performing Arts Ctr Marcus Performing Arts Ctr | Milwaukee, WI | Cultural enhancement | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Enhancement of health | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Center for Independence Milwaukee Center for Independence | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep School Milwaukee College Prep School | Milwaukee, WI | Education enhancement | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Sch of Engineer Milwaukee Sch of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Mountain Lake Com Service Mountain Lake Community Service | Lake Wales, FL | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | Wawautosa, WI | Civic enhancemnt | $1,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee University School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Wuwm 897 Fm Wuwm 897 Fm | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Zoological Society of Mil Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $1,000 |
| All in Milwaukee All in Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Cultural enhancement | $750 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | Science & conservation | $750 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Chatham, MA | Cultural enhancement | $750 |
| Hunger Task Force Milwaukee Hunger Task Force Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Enhancement | $750 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Mequon Nature Preserve | Mequon, WI | Civic enhancement | $750 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $750 |
| Milwaukee Chamber Theater Milwaukee Chamber Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Cultural enhancement | $750 |
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $750 |
| Rawhide Youth Services Rawhide Youth Services | New London, WI | Civic enhancement | $750 |
| American Lung Assn American Lung Assn | Brookfield, WI | Maintenance of health | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Maintenance of health | $500 |
| Dysautonomia International Dysautonomia International | East Moriches, NY | Enhancement of health | $500 |
| Goodwill Industries Se Wi Goodwill Industries Se Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $500 |
| Junior Achievement Junior Acheivement | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $500 |
| Lynden Sculpture Garden Lynden Sculpture Garden | Milwaukee, WI | Enhancement | $500 |
| Milwaukee Pub Library Fdn Milwaukee Pub Library Fdn | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $500 |
| Milwaukee Rep Theater Milwaukee Rep Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Cultural enhancement | $500 |
| Natl Right Work Legal Def Natl Right Work Legal | Springfield, VA | Civic enhancement | $500 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation | Oconomowoc, WI | Health enhancement | $500 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Bayside, WI | Enhancement | $500 |
| Wi Council on Econ Edu Wi Council on Econ Edu | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $500 |
| Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Wisconsin 4-H Foundation | Madison, WI | Civic enhancement | $500 |
| Wmc Foundation Wmc Foundation | Madison, WI | Civic enhancement | $500 |
| YMCA of Metro Milwaukee YMCA of Metro Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Civic enhancement | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,500 | 55 |
| 2023 | $750 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620139349101022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6057530
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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