Manpowergroup Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6052810 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$935K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$430K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANITRA RILEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 MANPOWER PL, MILWAUKEE WI 532124030 |
| Phone | 4149611000 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A SCHOLARSHIP PACKET WHICH INCLUDES: 1. A DETAILED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2. A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S MOST RECENT HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT 3. TWO CHARACTER REFERENCES 4. AN ESSAY |
| Deadlines | MAY 11, 2025 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN OF U.S. AND CANADA-BASED, FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF MANPOWERGROUP, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATED FRANCHISE CORPORATIONS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE. CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CORPORATE OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE MANPOWERGROUP FOUNDATION COMMITTEE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way - Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | Corporate gift for support of safe & stable homes program; loan executive and volunteer events; support of reducing barriers to employment… | $400,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Funds nonprofit arts organizations that cultivate learning for youth | $110,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Support for youth | $55,000 |
| City Year Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Connected Systems Institute | Milwaukee, WI | Grant provided for ai learning program of connected systems institue at university of wisconsin-milwaukee | $50,000 |
| Gps Education Partners | Waukesha, WI | Support for work-based learning programs | $45,000 |
| Best Buddies Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Wi job readiness program | $25,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Urban League | Milwaukee, WI | Job assistance programs | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Support for youth | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | Providing of aid and resources to those that are experiencing or have experienced emergencies | $25,000 |
| YMCA | Milwaukee, WI | Support for youth and familial development in the commeunity | $20,000 |
| Artworks Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Support for programming | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee, WI | Support for the local arts | $10,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Support for college students and their graduation paths | $10,000 |
| Jobswork Mke | Milwaukee, WI | Assistance to people with difficulties finding employment | $10,000 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support for improved healthcare of patients | $10,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support for life skill center | $7,500 |
| Asset Builders of America | Madison, WI | Support for teaching of youth | $7,500 |
| Ic Stars | Milwaukee, WI | Support for youth through workforce training and placement | $7,500 |
| Artists Working in Education | Milwaukee, WI | Provide youth with arts enrichment programs to cultivate learnings for the arts | $7,500 |
| MILWAUKEE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Pathways | Milwaukee, WI | Support for youth orchestras | $5,000 |
| Lauren Oakes | Milwaukee, WI | Elmer winter scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lauren Joblinske | Milwaukee, WI | Elmer winter scholarship | $5,000 |
| Emmi Schrag | Milwaukee, WI | Elmer winter scholarship | $5,000 |
| Katrina Carlyle | Milwaukee, WI | Elmer winter scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $935,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $697,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $616,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101755
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6052810
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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