Cream City Foundation Inc
Cream City Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cream City Foundation Inc gave $100K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,360
- +141.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $14,337
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,337,798
- +572.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cream City Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cream City Foundation Inc
Who Cream City Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MPD Mounted Patrol Foundation ($30K). Together the top 7 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cream City Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MPD Mounted Patrol Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Horses and Healthcare as Needed for Equine Officers | $30,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Cream City Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Film Documentary and Exhibit | $12,500 |
| Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion Inc Milwaukee, WI | Past Present and Future Capital Campaign | $11,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Inc Milwaukee, WI | Cream City Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | Cream City Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Milwaukee, WI | Safe Haven Program | $5,360 |
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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 | $2,337,798 | $825,146 | $243,158 | $100,360 | 7 | $47,933 |
| 2023 | $347,744 | $218,360 | $166,864 | $41,500 | Total only | $6,319 |
| 2022 | $261,217 | $134,680 | $148,967 | $26,100 | Total only | $6,983 |
| 2021 | $302,867 | $103,870 | $154,751 | $50,000 | 1 | $47,399 |
| 2020 | $365,899 | $235,920 | $346,007 | $75,000 | 2 | $12,784 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cream City Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cream City Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cream City Foundation Inc is led by Charlie Nash, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlie Nash
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Harden
Director
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Burgelis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camrin Lafond
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Schounard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Mallon-Todd
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmett Roehr
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Brooks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marwill Santiago
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Tsukichi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Johnson
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mayerle
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Wesley
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yelena Chester
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Cory Highshaw (2023) — Director
- Former: DJ Quam (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Gran (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Balcerzak - Acting President J (2021) — President
- Former: Brett Blomme - President (2020) — President CEO · Filing note: From jan -
- Former: Gary Balcerzak - President starting (2020) — Board Member & President
- Former: Louis Williams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mona Garcia (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Mallon (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Samantha Mitchell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Samuel Hall (2020) — Chair
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 Cream City Foundation Inc
How much does Cream City Foundation Inc give each year?
Cream City Foundation Inc gave $100K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $42K in grants paid.
What is Cream City Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cream City Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $14,337, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cream City Foundation Inc give grants?
Cream City Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (7 grants).
Does Cream City Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Cream City Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cream City Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Cream City Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cream City Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include MPD Mounted Patrol Foundation ($30,000), University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($25,000) and Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cream City Foundation Inc?
Cream City Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $825K.
What is Cream City Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cream City Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1416063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Cream City Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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