Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-6084238

The Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wisconsin that supports educational initiatives and charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$154K

-1.6% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-15.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated a commitment to supporting higher education access. In 2024, the Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc committed $3,000 as a matching gift to the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Graduate School's Application Fee Fund, contingent on 10 additional donors contributing to the fund.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $826K (98%)

Illinois $12K (1%)

North Carolina $2K (0%)

States

Illinois North Carolina Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milwaukee Repertory Theater ($20,000), Schlitz Audubon Nature Center ($11,700), Milwaukee Public Museum ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC MILWAUKEE, WI	ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM	$2,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS MILWAUKEE, WI	PLEDGE	$5,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS MILWAUKEE, WI	HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF	$5,000
ARTISTS WORKING IN EDUCATION INC MILWAUKEE, WI	TRUCK STUDIO PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000
BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS FRIENDS HALES CORNERS, WI	CHILDREN'S PLANT SCIENCE & ENVIRONM	$3,000
CATHEDRAL CENTER MILWAUKEE, WI	OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
CENTRO LEGAL MILWAUKEE, WI	DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM	$3,500
EX FABULA MILWAUKEE, WI	BRACE SPACES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE	$3,000
FORWARD SCHOLARS LLC MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR TUTORING PROG	$1,000
GIFT OF ADOPTION FUND INC TECHNY, IL	ADOPTION ASSISTANCE FOR MILWAUKEE FA	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KATHY L NUSSLOCK	PRES, TREAS.	3.5	$9,000
DIANE K O'CONNOR	VP, SEC.	1	$20,000
CHERYLL C WHITESIDE	ASST SEC, AS	3.4	$16,000
DONAL M DEMET	DIRECTOR	1	$20,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

In April 2024, the Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc partnered with the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Graduate School to help address application fee barriers for graduate students. The foundation's $3,000 challenge grant was designed to incentivize additional donations to the Graduate School Application Fee Fund.

Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Expedites $2.1 Million in Grants

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc?

What size grants does Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc awarded 35 grants totaling $154K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc's EIN?

Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6084238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.