Ladky Associates Foundation
Ladky Associates Foundation is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $9,210, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Ladky Associates Foundation at a glance
In short: Ladky Associates Foundation gave $9K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $400.435), mostly in Wisconsin. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,210
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $129,886
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ladky Associates Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests: write to the foundation for an application. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ladky Associates Foundation
Mailing address: 10602 N Port Washington Rd 204, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (262) 643-4558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ladky Associates Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eureka College ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 22% to recipients in Illinois. Iowa, Tennessee, and Indiana each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ladky Associates Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $408; repeat grants $391. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka College Eureka, IL | Dominic Valez Retreat | $2,000 |
| Uwbadger Madison, WI | Athletic Department Donation | $1,360 |
| American Jesuits International Milwaukee, WI | Avatar Project Bill Johnson | $1,000 |
| United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | Memorial - Jean L REQ | $1,000 |
| St Francis Borgia Catholic School Cedarburg, WI | Golf Outing | $600 |
| CHS Fine Arts Cedarburg, WI | Boosters | $500 |
| Milwaukee Police Association Milwaukee, WI | Fallen Police Officer | $500 |
| Homestead High School Mequon, WI | Orchestra Support | $300 |
| Alzheimer's Association Milwaukee, WI | Memorials - Pat & Anne | $200 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Memorial Camp V Duke and Carrie Klein | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,886 | $13,266 | $10,653 | $9,210 | 23 | $9,847 | $2,508 | $5,958 |
| 2024 | $128,015 | $4,217 | $8,221 | $6,833 | 21 | $7,439 | $3,435 | $5,998 |
| 2023 | $133,928 | $15,030 | $10,243 | $8,937 | 27 | $9,508 | $3,978 | $5,948 |
| 2022 | $130,864 | $36,039 | $10,164 | $8,846 | 28 | $9,441 | $3,066 | $5,491 |
| 2021 | $106,859 | $4,330 | $4,934 | $4,753 | 20 | $4,753 | $4,149 | $5,116 |
| 2020 | $113,947 | $11,483 | $6,055 | $5,935 | 12 | — | $4,363 | $4,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ladky Associates Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including a college retreat, university athletics, community services, school activities, police-related support, and memorials. Among the grantees, Eureka College describes its mission as providing a student-centered experience that cultivates skills to serve, lead, grow, and learn. United Community Center says it serves Hispanic families and people of all ages through education, human services, health, community development, and cultural arts. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $9,210. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,000, with a median of $200. The largest listed grants were $2,000 to Eureka College for a Dominic Velez retreat; $1,360 to UWBADGER for an athletic department donation; and $1,000 each to American Jesuits International, for the Avatar Project Bill Johnson, and United Community Center, for a Jean L. memorial request. Other listed grants included $600 to St. Francis Borgia Catholic School for a golf outing, $500 to CHS Fine Arts for boosters, and $500 to the Milwaukee Police Association for a fallen police officer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas E Ladky as president and Thomas E Ladky Jr as director.
Ladky Associates Foundation is led by Thomas E. Ladky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas E. Ladky
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Ladky Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Ladky (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ladky Associates Foundation
How much does Ladky Associates Foundation give each year?
Ladky Associates Foundation gave $9K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 21 grants.
What is Ladky Associates Foundation's typical grant size?
Ladky Associates Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $400, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ladky Associates Foundation that year got $408 on average.
Where does Ladky Associates Foundation give grants?
Ladky Associates Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (9 grants), Madison, WI (2 grants) and Cedarburg, WI (2 grants).
Does Ladky Associates Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Ladky Associates Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Ladky Associates Foundation's largest grantees?
Ladky Associates Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Eureka College ($2,000), Uwbadger ($1,360) and American Jesuits International ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ladky Associates Foundation?
Ladky Associates Foundation reported $130K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ladky Associates Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including a college retreat, university athletics, community services, school activities, police-related support, and memorials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ladky Associates Foundation?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ladky Associates Foundation's EIN?
Ladky Associates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6081103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ladky Associates Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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