PLUNKETT FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$534K
131 grants · $67K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$2K
grant size
33%
supporter · 24/72 multi-year
repeat
$658K
Assets · 2021
72
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
KAREN W PLUNKETT
Phone
4144034878
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $73K | $610K | $61K | 22 |
| 2017 | $71K | $666K | $53K | 19 |
| 2018 | $80K | $552K | $92K | 25 |
| 2019 | N/A | $590K | $128K | N/A |
| 2020 | $94K | $531K | $15K | 20 |
| 2021 | $87K | $658K | $90K | 16 |
| 2022 | $85K | $349K | $14K | 15 |
| 2023 | $43K | $386K | $95K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 131 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$58K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KAREN W PLUNKETT | TRUSTEE | $5K |
| ROBERT G PLUNKETT | TRUSTEE | $2K |
| LAURA PLUNKETT | TRUSTEE | $2K |
| KATHERINE PLUNKETT DAVIS | TRUSTEE | $2K |
| GWENDOLYN G PLUNKETT | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (131 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATRE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $57,550 | $50,000 NEW BUILDING, $7,550 GENERAL | 2022 |
| FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $36,500 | $35,000 FOR IN THE HEIGHTS PRODUCTION; $1,500 UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATRE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $27,500 | BUILDING CAMPAIGN FUND $10,000 $17,500 GENERAL | 2023 |
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,505 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2020 |
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2016 |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC TELEVISION | GLENDALE, WI | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2020 |
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $15,015 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2017 |
| MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MILWAUKEE, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC TELEVISION | GLENDALE, WI | $10,060 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2016 |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC TELEVISION | GLENDALE, WI | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2018 |
| MPTV | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | HER SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | UNRESTICTED FUNDS | 2017 |
| FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2017 |
| MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATRE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | HER SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | HER SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC TELEVISION | GLENDALE, WI | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2017 |
| WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 | HER SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| CEDAR LAKE YACHT CLUB | WEST BEND, WI | $5,000 | TO ASSIST WITH BUILDING REMODELING | 2023 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $5,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2018 |
| FRIENDS OF DARTMOUTH ROWING | HANOVER, NH | $5,000 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2016 |
| FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $3,200 | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2016 |