The Cara Foundation (Fka the Milwaukee Insurance Foundation)
Invitation OnlyBrookfield, Wisconsin · EIN 20-5640721 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$162K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College - City Connects | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted grant | $22,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Columbus School for Girls | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted grant | $12,500 |
| Fish of Sancap | Sanibel, FL | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Parents Place | Waukesha, WI | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Park City Day School | Park City, UT | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Street Soccer USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| California Institutecommunity Mental Health | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted grant | $8,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,594 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Inc | Mequon, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| War Memorial Center | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association | Brookfield, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Goodwill of Se Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Versiti Blood Research Institute | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Benedict Center | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha, WI | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Denver, CO | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Medical College of Wi-General | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Rancho Luna Lobos | Peoa, UT | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Diaper Mission | Cudahy, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Thanksgiving Pointbutterly Sanctuary | Lehi, UT | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,844 | 24 |
| 2024 | $97,540 | 19 |
| 2023 | $110,648 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632099349101203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5640721
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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