GARDNER FOUNDATION
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$3.2M
Total Assets (2024)
$224K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$671K
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
165
Grants on File
$4K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THEODORE FRIEDLANDER III
Phone
4142730308
Deadlines
ONE MONTH BEFORE EACH MEETING. MEETINGS ARE HELD IN APRIL, SEPTEMBER, AND DECEMBER.
How to Apply
GARDNER FOUNDATION FORM AND ATTACH IRS 501(C)(3).
Restrictions
GREATER MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AREA
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $2.3M | $181K | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $2.7M | $78K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $2.5M | $202K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $3.0M | $107K | N/A |
| 2022 | $228K | $2.8M | $291K | 57 |
| 2023 | $218K | $2.9M | $172K | 53 |
| 2024 | $225K | $3.2M | $371K | 55 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 165 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$4K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| THEODORE FRIEDLANDER III | PRESIDENT | — |
| SARAH O ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARGARET BRINIG | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| KAREN FRIEDLANDER | DIRECTOR | — |
| LOUISE FRIEDLANDER | DIRECTOR | — |
| C FREDERICK GEILFUSS | SECRETARY/TR | — |
| CLIFFORD M ASMUTH | DIRECTOR | — |
| GARDNER LR FRIEDLANDER | DIRECTOR | — |
| BARBARA BROWN LEE | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (165 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| THE GATHERING | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| THE GATHERING | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| HUNGER TASK FORCE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| HUNGER TASK FORCE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| PABST MANSION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| PATHFINDERS | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| HEAR WISCONSIN INC | WEST ALLIS, WI | $6,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| ARTS AT LARGE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $6,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| WALKERS POINT YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND PERSONS INC | WEST ALLIS, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| META HOUSE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| HOPE HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| PENFIELD CHILDRENS CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| WISCONSIN LUTHER CHILD & FAMILY SER | GERMANTOWN, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| GRAND AVENUE CLUB | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| HOPE HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| ASCENSION WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| CORE EL CENTRO | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |