Lff Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 52-7253360 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THEODORE FRIEDLANDER |
|---|---|
| Address | 322 E MICHIGAN ST STE 250, MILWAUKEE WI 53202 |
| Phone | 4142730308 |
| Form and materials | LFF FOUNDATION FORM AND ATTACH IRS 501(C)(3) |
| Deadlines | SUBMIT BY OCTOBER 1ST FOR DECEMBER 1ST MEETING |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
60% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Circle of Friends | Naples, FL | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Settlement Music School | Philadelphia, PA | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic High Sch | Naples, FL | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Operating expenses | $700 |
| Charles E Kubly Foundation | Mequon, WI | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Operating expenses | $500 |
| National Review Institute | New York, NY | Opearting expenses | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expenses | $500 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts | Sheboygan, WI | Operating expenses | $300 |
| Friends of Greenwood Cemetary | Whitefish Bay, WI | Operating expenses | $272 |
| Daniel Bunn Tax Foundation | Merrifield, VA | Operating expenses | $200 |
| Fire Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Operating expenses | $200 |
| New Criterion | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $200 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expenses | $200 |
| Miscellaneous | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | Washington DC, DC | Operating expenses | $85 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,757 | 20 |
| 2024 | $15,010 | 23 |
| 2023 | $13,384 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630629349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7253360
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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