The Husco Foundation, also known as the Agustin A Ramirez Jr Family Foundation, is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 2020, it is supported by Husco International Inc., a Waukesha-based manufacturing company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical components for automotive and off-highway applications. The foundation operates with no employees and functions as a grantmaking organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$3.2M
+165.7% YoY
Grant Count
25
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$128K
+59.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's philanthropic work is driven by the values of teamwork, integrity, and value creation. Over 95% of the foundation's philanthropic efforts focus on K-12 education worldwide. The foundation prioritizes supporting high-quality schools and educational institutions, with a particular emphasis on making education accessible as "the great equalizer" to help students reach their full potential.
The foundation also supports a diverse group of nonprofits across various sectors, including community development organizations and youth-focused initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 18 grants in 2024. Notable grants include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in Wisconsin, with a strong emphasis on the Milwaukee and Waukesha communities. However, the foundation's educational focus extends globally, with support for Christian schools primarily in Central America.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $76,051,028
- Total Revenues: $19,376,859
- Total Expenses: $3,224,805
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Total grants and contributions: $17,089,142
- Investment income and dividends: $1,160,102
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,120,013
Year-over-Year Growth (2023-2024):
- Grants and contributions increased 13.2% from $15,100,000 to $17,089,142
- Investment income and dividends increased 71.5% from $676,489 to $1,160,102
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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
106 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Husco Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gus Ramirez – Chairman of Husco, founder of the family's philanthropic efforts. He assumed ownership of Husco in 1985 and has led the company through significant growth with international expansion.
Becky Ramirez – Co-founder of the family's philanthropic initiatives alongside Gus Ramirez.
Austin Ramirez – President and CEO of Husco International since 2003. He helped found St Augustine Preparatory Academy and serves on the board of directors for The Marcus Corp. Austin previously served as a White House Fellow on the National Economic Council under both the Obama and Trump administrations.
Abby Andrietsch – Becky Ramirez's daughter and CEO of St Augustine Preparatory Academy.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGUSTIN A RAMIREZ JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REBECCA PAGE RAMIREZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Recognition and Awards**
In November 2020, the Ramirez Family received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BizTimes Media 2020 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Program in recognition of their philanthropic contributions.
**Community Impact**
The Milwaukee Business Journal recognized Husco as the top corporate charitable contributor in Wisconsin, with approximately $22.15 million in charitable contributions in 2022. Education remains the primary focus, with the Ramirez family and Husco serving as lead benefactors of St Augustine Preparatory Academy.
Husco Announces $200 Million in Newly Awarded Projects during Manufacturing**Philanthropic Commitment**
Husco has pledged to donate at least 10% of its pre-tax profits to philanthropic causes and community initiatives. The company's leadership actively participates in the nonprofit sector, with 35 Husco leaders serving in leadership roles at 68 organizations.
Husco Announces $200 Million in Newly Awarded Projects during Manufacturing**Educational Expansion**
The Ramirez Family Foundation recently purchased the former Cardinal Stritch University campus in Milwaukee, with plans being developed for a second St Augustine Preparatory Academy location. Over the past 18 years, Gus and Becky Ramirez have supported close to 200 Christian schools, primarily in Central America, helping approximately 300,000 students.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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