Gardner Foundation
EIN 39-6076956 · WI
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In 2025, Gardner Foundation based in WI paid 60 grants totaling $233K to 60 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN, HUNGER TASK FORCE INC, and GRAND AVENUE CLUB. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $1,555,852
- Giving (latest yr)
- $233,000
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 60
- Median grant
- $3K
- Recipients
- 60
- States reached
- 1
- Officers/trustees
- 8
- Unsolicited applications
- Yes — accepts unsolicited
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin$10,000
- Hunger Task Force Inc$8,500
- Grand Avenue Club$7,500
- Milwaukee Rescue Mission$7,000
- Pathfinders$7,000
Where grants went
- Wisconsin$233,000 · 60 grants
Grants Paid (60)
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Yes. Gardner Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.
In its most recent filing, Gardner Foundation reported 60 itemized grants totaling $233K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K (median $3K).
Recent recipients include FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN, HUNGER TASK FORCE INC, GRAND AVENUE CLUB, among 60 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.
Gardner Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
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