Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formed in 2001. It was organized as a supporting organization for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Inc., with the stated purpose of facilitating the Foundation’s programs in the Cedarburg area.
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc gave $194K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Wisconsin. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,602
- +78.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +137.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,190
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,787
- Total assets
- $8,832,042
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (82% 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 Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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First-time applicants must register their organizations and complete an organizational profile before consideration.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2153 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 272-5805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc
Who Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advent Lutheran Church ($23K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated purpose includes facilitating Greater Milwaukee Foundation programs in the Cedarburg area, and its grant program describes service in the greater Cedarburg area. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 12% to Florida, 4% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2023) to $241K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advent Lutheran Church Cedarburg, WI | Mabo and Sustaining Support | $23,000 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church Naples, FL | Habitat for Humanity and Sustaining Support | $22,500 |
| Ozaukee County Historical Society Cedarburg, WI | Cedarburg interurban depot improvement, acoustical panels for the pioneer village hall | $15,950 |
| Ozaukee Nonprofit Center Grafton, WI | Enhancing building security for a safer community & campus | $13,500 |
| Ozaukee Family Services Cedarburg, WI | Raise the Paddle, the Book Nook, Sustaining Support | $10,500 |
| Cedarburg Landmark Preservation Society Inc Cedarburg, WI | Creekside beautification and enhancement next to cedarburg history museum parking lot | $10,000 |
| Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department Port Washington, WI | Public access and habitat restoration at the new covered Bridge county park parcel | $10,000 |
| Saukville Community Food Pantry Inc Saukville, WI | Capacity Expansion for Frozen Food | $10,000 |
| Town of Cedarburg Cedarburg, WI | Aeds at the korb sports complex and ohow fields | $10,000 |
| Cedarburg Cultural Center Cedarburg, WI | Sound System Upgrade and Cedarburg History Video | $9,787 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing states that endowment funds are invested to generate a permanent source of income. Donors may request that invested principal be used for grantmaking up to a minimum balance, and the filing reports no timing restrictions on endowed assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,832,042 | $540,211 | $363,049 | $193,602 | 19 | $267,349 |
| 2023 | $7,949,900 | $454,322 | $284,879 | $108,685 | 8 | $244,479 |
| 2022 | $7,204,518 | $415,750 | $383,078 | $240,993 | 10 | $201,918 |
| 2021 | $8,601,926 | $1,102,683 | $328,567 | $174,108 | 8 | $641,854 |
| 2020 | $7,384,805 | $977,310 | $290,351 | $189,692 | 15 | $394,748 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s filing states that it is organized for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes for the benefit of Greater Milwaukee Foundation, including by facilitating its programs in the Cedarburg area. The filing says this may include supporting charitable organizations and programs in that area through grants or other charitable payments.
The Foundation’s grant program says it considers both program and capital projects that enhance attributes that make Cedarburg unique. Its 2024 grants included support for historic preservation, arts and cultural organizations, food assistance, family services, community facilities, and public access and habitat restoration. These examples reflect the stated purposes of grantees: for instance, Ozaukee County Historical Society says it works to preserve and share Ozaukee County history through preservation, education, and programming; Cedarburg Cultural Center says it provides a gathering place for community, arts, and local heritage; and Saukville Community Food Pantry says it provides emergency food assistance and other support to people in Ozaukee County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 19 grants totaling $193,602. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $23,000, with a median of $9,787.
Notable 2024 grants included $23,000 to Advent Lutheran Church for MABO and sustaining support; $22,500 to Emmanuel Lutheran Church for Habitat for Humanity and sustaining support; $15,950 to Ozaukee County Historical Society for Cedarburg Interurban Depot improvements and acoustical panels for Pioneer Village Hall; $13,500 to Ozaukee Nonprofit Center for building security; and $10,500 to Ozaukee Family Services for Raise the Paddle, the Book Nook, and sustaining support. Other recipients included Cedarburg Landmark Preservation Society ($10,000), Saukville Community Food Pantry ($10,000), Town of Cedarburg ($10,000), and Cedarburg Cultural Center ($9,787).
The grant program listing describes the program as active and says first-time applicants must register and complete an organizational profile. The listing says the program does not fund lobbying, political purposes, or annual campaigns.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joe Rintleman as treasurer. Directors listed are Robb Helf, Kip Kinzel (term ended June 2024), Kevin Kennedy, Joel Dykstra, Krisie Augustine-Mansell, Jeff Janza, Vince Cameranesi, Katie Pipcorn, and Lauren McMillan.
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 19 officers; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Dykstra
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kip Kinzel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Janza
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krisie Augustine-Mansell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Cameranesi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Pipcorn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren McMillan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Steinbrecker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Katzka
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Hansen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Fitting
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Clapper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robb Helf
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Gilligan
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rintleman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Robertson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 (14)
- Former: Mark Langholz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rob Helf (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Blaine Gibson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Baumgartner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Thome (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Heather Cain (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Ziegler Friedl (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Cordio (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Mitchell Quick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Wilkinson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carol Alexander-Coutts (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Burgoyne (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Schowalter (2020) — Director
- Former: Sue Loken (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 Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc
How much does Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc give each year?
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc gave $194K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $109K across 8 grants.
What is Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,787, and its average grant was $10,190, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc give grants?
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cedarburg, WI (8 grants), Grafton, WI (2 grants) and Saukville, WI (2 grants).
Does Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Frederick J. Hilgen Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Advent Lutheran Church ($23,000), Emmanuel Lutheran Church ($22,500) and Ozaukee County Historical Society ($15,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc?
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $540K.
What does Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s filing states that it is organized for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes for the benefit of Greater Milwaukee Foundation, including by facilitating its programs in the Cedarburg area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc?
First-time applicants must register their organizations and complete an organizational profile before consideration. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2008146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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