The Cudahy Foundation
Invitation OnlyMequon, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6720806 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7.1M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$20,500
Total assets$21.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | Education/Community | $6,270,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $120,000 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $110,000 |
| Acts | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation | Madison, WI | Community | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | Community/Arts | $75,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $60,000 |
| Cudahy Family Library | Cudahy, WI | Community | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Community/Arts | $20,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $20,000 |
| Employ Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $20,000 |
| Madacc | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $20,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $20,000 |
| Journey's Lutheran School | Hales Corners, WI | Education | $10,000 |
| Vision Forward | Milwaukee, WI | Education/Community | $10,000 |
| World Ocean School | Boston, MA | Education/Community | $10,000 |
| Wisoncin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,120,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $2,527,900 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,286,942 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6720806
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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