The Yabuki Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 43-1871894 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.1M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$53.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $170,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $3,000,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $318,900 |
| Project Healthy Minds | New York, NY | General use | $300,000 |
| The Gordon Parks Foundation | Pleasantville, NY | General use | $275,000 |
| The National Film Preserve Ltd Aka Telluride Film Festival | Berkeley, CA | General use | $253,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $170,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General use | $150,000 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Cleveland, OH | General use | $126,000 |
| Sculpture Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $101,745 |
| Thorn | El Segundo, CA | General use | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $50,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | General use | $50,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $39,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $25,000 |
| Donald Driver Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $25,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $25,000 |
| The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | General use | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $10,000 |
| Pat Connaughton Foundation | Newburyport, MA | General use | $5,000 |
| Foundations for Freedom Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General use | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,067,645 | 21 |
| 2024 | $3,298,700 | 19 |
| 2023 | $4,864,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621919349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1871894
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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