Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including scholarships to technical colleges and monetary support to other organizations.
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation gave $107K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,553
- +294.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,104
- +110.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $1,247,166
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 E Beaumont Place 417, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: (414) 254-6333
Website: https://www.hurvisadamm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nicolet Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $335; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 664% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 258% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $107K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolet Foundation Glendale, WI | Monetary Support | $75,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Milwaukee Tennis and Education Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Monetary Support | $5,200 |
| Alzheimers Association Milwaukee, WI | Monetary Support | $1,250 |
| Wisconsin Policy Forum Milwaukee, WI | Monetary Support | $1,000 |
| University of San Diego La Jolla, CA | Monetary Support | $750 |
| Milwaukee County War Memorial Milwaukee, WI | Monetary Support | $250 |
| American Legion Post 449 Brookfield, WI | Monetary Support | $250 |
| Southern California Tennis Foundation San Diego, WI | Monetary Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,247,166 | $101,780 | $154,876 | $106,553 | 15 | $150,066 | $67,620 | $58,123 |
| 2023 | $1,213,877 | $76,913 | $69,002 | $27,012 | 8 | $68,257 | $71,448 | $52,952 |
| 2022 | $1,129,612 | $48,414 | $57,133 | $26,250 | 8 | $56,000 | $43,541 | $53,808 |
| 2021 | $1,390,593 | $74,283 | $39,134 | $13,950 | 8 | $37,487 | $72,068 | $125,968 |
| 2020 | $1,290,439 | $18,683 | $116,799 | — | — | — | $18,683 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarships and monetary support. Among the grantees, the an individual recipient Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College received scholarship grants. The an individual recipient Labor Council describes its work as providing education, legislative, publication, and labor activities. Malaika Early Learning Center describes its work as supporting children’s early development and providing early-learning experiences for children from six weeks through 12 years.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $106,553. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median of $250.
The largest grants included $75,000 to Nicolet Foundation for monetary support, $16,000 to an individual recipient Technical College for scholarships, $6,000 to Waukesha County Technical College for scholarships, and $5,200 to Milwaukee Tennis and Education Foundation for monetary support. Other reported grants included $1,250 to the Alzheimer’s Association and $1,000 to Wisconsin Policy Forum. Wisconsin Policy Forum describes its mission as conducting impartial public policy research and analysis to inform debate and decision-making in Wisconsin. The foundation also gave $750 to the University of San Diego, which describes itself as a Catholic university advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and hopeful world.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles C Mulcahy as CEO and chairman; James Tolkan as president and COO; Bridget Grunst as director and secretary; John Mulcahy as treasurer; and Connor Muth as director.
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation is led by Charles C. Mulcahy, CEO & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles C. Mulcahy
CEO & Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tolkan
President & COO
President → President & COO, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor Muth
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Grunst
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Mulcahy
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary Muth (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Thomas Hurvis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: J. Thomas Hurvis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation
How much does Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation give each year?
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation gave $107K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 8 grants.
What is Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $7,104, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation that year got $335 on average.
Where does Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation give grants?
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (6 grants).
Does Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Monetary Support" (13 grants).
Who are Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nicolet Foundation ($75,000), Waukesha County Technical College ($6,000) and Milwaukee Tennis and Education Foundation ($5,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation?
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarships and monetary support. Among the grantees, the an individual recipient Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College received scholarship grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's EIN?
Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5330612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Al Hurvisadamm Education Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/al-hurvisadamm-education-foundation-morg_5dc0b384e9504066af07231c15e9a18b
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