170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc
To lessen the burdens of government by working with and supporting the efforts of the city of milwaukee, Wisconsin to promote economic development and tourism in the milwaukee metropolitan area, specifically in connection with the 2024 republican national convention.
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc at a glance
In short: 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc gave $5.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.8M). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,821,550
- +2964.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,821,550
- +15219.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,821,550
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2024) to $5.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule N Part I and Supplemental Information | See schedule n, part I and supplemental information. Pursuant to the dissolution clause in the organization's articles of incorporation, all remaining net assets were distributed exclusively for charitable purposes to one or more organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. These distributions were made as part of the organization's wind-up and termination and do not represent program service activities. | $5,821,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $117,639 | $7,051,564 | $5,821,550 | 1 | $117,639 |
| 2024 | $5,569,348 | $50,090,837 | $74,083,485 | $190,000 | 5 | $719,321 |
| 2023 | $29,561,996 | $37,552,411 | $7,990,415 | — | — | $367,794 |
| 2022 | — | $694,081 | $694,081 | — | — | — |
About 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc
Based on IRS filings
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.8M. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc is led by Ted Kellner, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ted Kellner
CEO
Treasurer → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reince Priebus
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Prange
COO
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$266K (2023) → $223K (2025)
Anne Slattery
CFO
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $212K (2025)
Anthony Pokovich
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Williams-Smith
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sheehy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Schlifske
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Walter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murph Burke
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gerard Randall (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steve King (2022–2023) — CEO
- Former: Kathryn Burke (2022) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $223K, to Alison Prange (COO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc
How much does 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc give each year?
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc gave $5.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $190K across 5 grants.
What is 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc?
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Milwaukee, WI.
Where does 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc operate?
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc has awarded grants in Missouri, Wisconsin.
What is 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc's EIN?
170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2051288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
Live grants for the work 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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