Ralph Evinrude Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6040256 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded105
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$20.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAUL J TILLEMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 E WISCONSIN AVE STE 2400, MILWAUKEE WI 53202 |
| Phone | 4142775845 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF APPLICATION SETTING FORTH THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS SOUGHT ENCLOSING BROCHURES OR OTHER MATERIAL, BUDGET INFORMATION, C/IRS 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER, LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Deadlines | QUARTERLY: JANUARY 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31, OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | FOCUS IS ON GREATER MILWAUKEE, WI; NO INDIVIDUAL GRANTS; NO SCHOLARSHIPS. |
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
2% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee Wau | Milwaukee, WI | Annual campaign | $100,000 |
| Meta House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Capital campaign, general program support | $55,000 |
| Fellowship Open Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Fellows program | $50,000 |
| Whitefish Bay High School | Whitefish Bay, WI | Track and field program | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Tech College Fdn Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Joe & ellen checota scholarship program | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support, tour | $35,000 |
| Alive Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Reading residency program, capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Pathways and health equity scholars program | $26,000 |
| Brewers Community Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Dome project | $25,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin wonders capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Arts in community education program | $20,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Capital campaign | $16,000 |
| United Community Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Graduate student excellence fund | $15,000 |
| Mount Mary University Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Grace scholars program | $15,000 |
| Climb USA Inc | Madison, WI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Education Partnership Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Serenity Inns Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Guest House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Adult education for healthy communities, capital campaign | $10,000 |
| St Marcus Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support students | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cou | Milwaukee, WI | Access mke zoo initiative | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community partnerships program | $10,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Holocaust education resource center | $10,000 |
| Safe Sound Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Running Rebels Community Organizati | Milwaukee, WI | Epic evening event | $10,000 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art Design I | Milwaukee, WI | Lubar emerging technology center | $10,000 |
| Dominican Center for Women Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Bar Association Foundatio | Milwaukee, WI | Mobile legal clinic | $10,000 |
| Hear Wisconsin Inc | West Allis, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sherman Phoenix Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Womens Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Asset Builders of America Inc | Madison, WI | General operating support | $8,500 |
| Wellpoint Care Network | Milwaukee, WI | Youth transitioning to adulthood program | $8,500 |
| City Year Inc | Boston, MA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc | Sheboygan, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Inc | Mequon, WI | General program support | $7,500 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Wuwm 89.7 | $7,500 |
| Black Arts Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General program support | $7,500 |
| Black Arts Fest Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Seeds of Health Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Securefutures Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Lead2change Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Dream.explore.build program | $7,500 |
| Vision Forward Association Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Pathfinders Milwauee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Inner-City Computer Stars Foundatio | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Jobswork Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community partnership program | $7,000 |
| Milwaukee Film Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Arts at Large Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General program support | $5,000 |
| Benedict Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General program support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 105 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($97,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Community Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Dome project | $75,000 |
| Meta House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Capital campaign, general program support | $55,000 |
| Acts Community Development Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Opening doors capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Alive Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin wonders capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Bar Association Foundatio | Milwaukee, WI | Mobile legal clinic | $10,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | 127 |
| 2023 | $1,072,000 | 108 |
| 2022 | $928,000 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6040256
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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