Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its stated primary focus is the visual and performing arts, and education in southeastern Wisconsin; its 2025 grants also went to organizations in several other states and fields.
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,500
- +80.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,114
- +47.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $453,798
- -11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants should use the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network’s Common Grant Application. It lists Anthony Petullo as the contact and says the foundation’s primary focus is the visual and performing arts and education in southeastern Wisconsin.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says applications are reviewed in March, July and November and should be received at least one month before review. The filing does not specify the years for these review cycles.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says applications are reviewed in March, July and November and should be received at least one month…
- Contact
Application contact: Anthony Petullo
Mailing address: 5300 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: (414) 254-4023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Milwaukee Repertory Theatre ($25K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing identifies education in southeastern Wisconsin as part of its primary focus. In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 29% to recipients in Illinois; the filing also lists recipients in Virginia, New York and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2022) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Fdn - College of Business Urbana, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin Wauwatosa, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $6,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| First Stage Children's Theatre Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Fdn - Leadership Center Urbana, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Fdn - School of Art & Design Urbana, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $453,798 | $98,852 | $155,378 | $134,500 | 22 | $145,972 | $91,245 | $59,981 |
| 2024 | $510,324 | $66,734 | $95,588 | $74,500 | 18 | $88,193 | $59,740 | $55,881 |
| 2023 | $539,178 | $70,972 | $108,889 | $91,000 | 17 | $102,569 | $64,652 | $49,659 |
| 2022 | $577,095 | $21,904 | $91,270 | $73,200 | 16 | $84,318 | $14,952 | $55,982 |
| 2021 | $646,461 | $66,870 | $128,781 | $89,000 | 18 | — | $60,253 | $52,898 |
| 2019 | $765,122 | $177,824 | $111,173 | $94,500 | 20 | — | $171,701 | $42,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its focus as primarily the arts—both visual and performing—and education in southeastern Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants included support for Milwaukee-area arts and cultural organizations, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and First Stage Children’s Theatre, as well as University of Illinois programs in business, leadership and art and design.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra says it nurtures and inspires young minds through music; the Milwaukee Ballet says it connects communities through performance, engagement, education and training. The American Folk Art Museum describes itself as a museum of folk and self-taught art. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern health care, cancer research and the Grand Canyon’s natural and cultural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $134,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,250. The largest awards included $25,000 each to Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and the University of Illinois Foundation’s College of Business, and $20,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. Other notable awards were $10,000 each to the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, and $6,500 to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. The listed grants were described as unrestricted charitable grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony J. Petullo as president and director; Amy S. Cesarz as director; Terri S. Boxer as secretary and director; and Meg A. Kindsfater as director. Petullo’s website biography says he is a trustee of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc is led by Anthony J. Petullo, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony J. Petullo
President & Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy S. Cesarz
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg A. Kindsfater
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri S. Boxer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc
How much does Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc give each year?
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 18 grants.
What is Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $6,114, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc give grants?
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (9 grants), Urbana, IL (4 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Milwaukee Repertory Theatre ($25,000), University of Illinois Fdn - College of Business ($25,000) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc?
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc reported $454K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its focus as primarily the arts—both visual and performing—and education in southeastern Wisconsin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says applicants should use the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network’s Common Grant Application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1656951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Anthony Petullo Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/anthony-petullo-foundation-inc-morg_e59e166f260b4049ab5bc4fce6a56cea
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