Cudahy Foundation

EIN 39-6720806 · WI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35.3K Funds in WI, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cudahy Foundation based in WI paid 18 grants totaling $7.1M to 18 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $6.3M, with a median of $35.3K. Its largest recipients included DISCOVERY WORLD, ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, and UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$16,046,928
Giving (latest yr)
$7,120,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$35.3K
Recipients
18
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Discovery World$6,270,000
  • St Augustine Preparatory Academy$120,000
  • United Community Center$110,000
  • Acts$100,000
  • Milwaukee Academy of Science$100,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$7,110,500 · 17 grants
  • Massachusetts$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

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
Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation
Madison, WI
Community
$100,000
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Milwaukee, WI
Education
$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
Teens Grow Greens
Milwaukee, WI
Community
$20,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Milwaukee, WI
Education
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cudahy Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Cudahy Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $7.1M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $6.3M (median $35.3K).

Recent recipients include DISCOVERY WORLD, ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Cudahy Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Cudahy Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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