Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formed in 2009. It sponsors donor-advised funds and makes grants and contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc gave $13.5M across 219 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state Wisconsin. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,466,555
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 219
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,491
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $65,400,988
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (64 of 219, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 313 N Plankinton Avenue 216, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (847) 921-3126
Website: https://cedarstreetcharitableinc.site
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
936 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 717 grants of 936 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Wisconsin recipients received 31% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut at 14%, Florida at 9%, and Pennsylvania and North Carolina at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 219 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 64 of 219 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9.3M (2019) to $16.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 219 grants totaling $13.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,100,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | General | $1,025,000 |
| We Stand with Christ Campaign Bridgeport, CT | General | $800,000 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | General | $720,000 |
| Orlando Baptist Church Orlando, FL | General | $536,500 |
| Moore Humane Society Carthage, NC | General | $500,000 |
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | General | $500,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General | $481,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General | $330,000 |
| Milwaukee Film Milwaukee, WI | General | $269,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,400,988 | $16,111,059 | $14,490,503 | $13,466,555 | 219 | $3,939,106 |
| 2023 | $63,645,171 | $18,147,429 | $16,987,324 | $16,027,120 | 194 | $419,679 |
| 2022 | $60,840,694 | $12,150,219 | $13,574,034 | $12,495,884 | 190 | $437,586 |
| 2021 | $72,743,564 | $36,616,391 | $11,249,058 | $10,226,541 | 178 | $4,212,429 |
| 2020 | $48,173,188 | $14,997,548 | $11,257,776 | $10,400,200 | 155 | $1,702,791 |
| 2019 | $42,694,141 | $11,919,092 | $9,833,731 | $9,256,787 | 202 | $1,009,001 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “sponsorship of donor advised funds and the making of grants and contributions to other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.” Its stated program is making grants and contributions to those organizations.
Examples of grantees illustrate a range of work: the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university; Moore Humane Society says it rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts homeless animals; and Milwaukee Film says it entertains, educates, and engages the community through cinematic experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 219 grants totaling $13,466,555. Grant amounts ranged from $5,750 to $1,100,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,100,000 to the University of Pittsburgh, $1,025,000 to Sacred Heart University, $800,000 to We Stand With Christ Campaign, $720,000 to Marquette University, and $536,500 to Orlando Baptist Church. Other notable grants were $500,000 each to Moore Humane Society and The George Washington University, and $481,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee. The listed grant purposes were reported as “GENERAL.”
The foundation’s website describes donor-advised funds, grantmaking services, and philanthropic partnerships. No application process, application materials, eligibility restrictions, or deadline are specified in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregg W. George as director and president; Bladen J. Burns as director and secretary; Jeff Moster as director and treasurer; and Carrie Raymond Bedore and Michael J. Van Handel as directors.
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Gregg W. George, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregg W. George
Director & President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bladen J. Burns
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Raymond Bedore
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Moster
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Van Handel
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc gave $13.5M across 219 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16.0M across 194 grants.
What is Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $61,491, across 219 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $44K on average.
Where does Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (14%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (42 grants), Jacksonville, FL (10 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (219 of 219) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($1,100,000), Sacred Heart University ($1,025,000) and We Stand with Christ Campaign ($800,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc reported $65.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.1M.
What does Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The organization states its mission as “sponsorship of donor advised funds and the making of grants and contributions to other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.” Its stated program is making grants and contributions to those organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cedarstreetcharitableinc.site for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4530730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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