Posner Foundation

EIN 81-4837981 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CA, WI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Posner Foundation based in DE paid 15 grants totaling $166.8K to 15 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included THE BRANSON SCHOOL, THE DESERT BIENNIAL, and SAINT JOSEPHS ARTS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,492,747
Giving (latest yr)
$166,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
15
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Branson School$25,000
  • The Desert Biennial$25,000
  • Saint Josephs Arts Foundation$20,000
  • Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc$10,000
  • Coalition for Children Youth & Families$10,000

Where grants went

  • California$100,000 · 8 grants
  • Wisconsin$66,800 · 7 grants

Grants Paid (15)

The Desert Biennial
Palm Springs, CA
Kimsooja's installation To Breathe for Desert X
$25,000
The Branson School
Ross, CA
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Saint Josephs Arts Foundation
San Francisco, CA
General & Unrestricted
$20,000
University of Wisconsin Foundation
Milwaukee, WI
Cancer Research Fund
$10,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Israel Support Fund
$10,000
Marin Montessori School Inc
Corte Madera, CA
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Museum Associates
Los Angeles, CA
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc
Milwaukee, WI
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Coalition for Children Youth & Families
West Allis, WI
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Milwaukee Art Museum Inc
Milwaukee, WI
General & Unrestricted
$9,400
Childrens Outing Assn
Milwaukee, WI
General & Unrestricted
$9,400
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Inc
Milwaukee, WI
General & Unrestricted
$8,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Posner 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, Posner Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $166.8K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include THE BRANSON SCHOOL, THE DESERT BIENNIAL, SAINT JOSEPHS ARTS FOUNDATION, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Posner 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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