Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1728908 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$27M

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$26,995,662

Total assets$88.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $26,995,662 and $26,995,662.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	STEVE RADKE
Address	720 E WISCONSIN AVE, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
Phone	4146652072
Form and materials	SEE ATTACHMENT 1
Deadlines	RECOMMENDED DEADLINE FOR GRANT SUBMISSION IS MARCH 15
Restrictions	PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN

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.

Education1
Faith-Based1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.

Wisconsin1

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
See Attachment 2	Milwaukee, WI	For charitable, religious, educational, & scientific purposes	$26,995,662

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$26,995,662	1
2023	$26,308,700	1
2022	$25,418,833	1

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104280
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1728908
Profile updated Nov 7, 2026

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