Growing Minds Inc
Growing Minds Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Growing Minds Inc at a glance
In short: Growing Minds Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,409
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,409
- Median grant
- $20,409
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Growing Minds Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI | Teen mental wellness empowering minds in milwaukee and Waukesha county communities. | $20,409 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $-696 | $33,298 | $20,409 | 1 | $20,409 |
| 2024 | $34,476 | $153,588 | $146,283 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $26,689 | $272,466 | $285,468 | — | — | $204,719 |
| 2022 | $39,770 | $140,712 | $145,155 | — | — | $96,243 |
| 2021 | $44,372 | $140,792 | $158,959 | — | — | $142,507 |
| 2020 | $62,436 | $135,320 | $221,429 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growing Minds Inc is led by Susan A. Lubar, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan A. Lubar
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Cathie Madden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Brumder
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Solvang
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan Kuehl (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Susan a Lubar (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Growing Minds Inc
How much does Growing Minds Inc give each year?
Growing Minds Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Growing Minds Inc?
Growing Minds Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI.
Where does Growing Minds Inc operate?
Growing Minds Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Growing Minds Inc's EIN?
Growing Minds Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3576479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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