R & J Cope Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 82-1039876 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,500 and $25,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEITH E LEMERE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O WISNIEWSKI LAW OFFICE, 812 EAST STATE STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53202 |
| Phone | 4142769976 |
| PLEASE WRITE | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT REQUIRE A SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORMAT OR ANY PARTICULAR MATERIALS OTHER THAN AN EXPLANATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED GRANT AND A COPY OF THE PROPOSED GRANTEE'S IRS TAX EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ARE PLACED ON GRANTS OTHER THAN THAT WHICH IS REQUIRED TO MANTAIN THE FOUNDATION'S IRS APPROVED TAX EXEMPT STATUS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Med Fd | Lacrosse, WI | Medical research | $25,500 |
| Froedtert Hospital Fd | Milwaukee, WI | Medical research | $8,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610479349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1039876
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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