Manpowergroup Foundation Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-6052810 Website

Education Philanthropy Nonprofits Health Community and economic development

ManpowerGroup Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 1953 and designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization since June 1960. The foundation is affiliated with ManpowerGroup, a global workforce solutions company. As a private grantmaking foundation, it supports programs and initiatives focused on employment pathways, youth education, and workforce development.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$697K

+13.1% YoY

Grant Count

+5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

+7.2% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports programs designed to create paths to employment and promote youth education and development. Primary funding interests include:

Education
Youth initiatives and development
Work-based learning programs
Job readiness and workforce training
Human services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$15,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds initiatives primarily in Wisconsin and Colorado, with specific activity in the following cities and regions:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Boise, Idaho
Charlotte, North Carolina
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Phoenix, Arizona
Portland, Oregon

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $3.1M (84%)

Colorado $450K (12%)

North Carolina $117K (3%)

Arizona $2K (0%)

Idaho $1K (0%)

Oregon $1K (0%)

States

Arizona Colorado Idaho North Carolina Oregon Wisconsin

Cities

BOISECHARLOTTECOLORADO SPRINGSJANESVILLEMADISONMILWAUKEEMILWUAKEEPHOENIXPORTLANDWAUKESHAWAUWATOSA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $378,848
Total Revenue: $707,926
Total Expenses: $698,311
Total Liabilities: $0

Prior Year (2023):

Total Assets: $369,000
Total Revenue: $697,000
Total Expenses: $617,000

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

89 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way - Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County ($275,000), Junior Achievement Usa ($90,000), Junior Achievement of Wisconsin ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BEST BUDDIES WISCONSIN WAUWATOSA, WI	WI JOB READINESS PROGRAM	$25,000
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	JA CAREER SUCCESS	$90,000
UNITED WAY - GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY MILWAUKEE, WI	CORPORATE GIFT FOR SUPPORT OF SAFE & STABLE HOMES PROGRAM; LOAN EXECUTIVE AND VOLUNTEER EVENTS; SUPPORT OF REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT & ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM	$275,000
ARTWORKS MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING	$7,500
SOJOURNER FOUNDATION MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR LIFE SKILL CENTER	$5,000
GPS EDUCATION PARTNERS WAUKESHA, WI	SUPPORT FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS	$45,000
MATC FOUNDATION INC MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS	$25,000
CITY YEAR INC MILWAUKEE, WI	PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP	$50,000
GREATER MILWAUKEE URBAN LEAGUE MILWAUKEE, WI	JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS	$25,000
MILWAUKEE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Pathways MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership team serves on a pro bono basis:

Rebecca Frankiewicz – President
Raj Namboothiry – Vice President
Richard Buchband – Secretary
Darren Kozik – Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
REBECCA FRANKIEWICZ	PRESIDENT	—	—
CASEY KULKA	TREASURER	—	—
RICHARD BUCHBAND	SECRETARY	—	—
RAJ NAMBOOTHIRY	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 100 W Manpower Pl Milwaukee, WI 53212-4030

Phone: 414-961-1000

EIN: 39-6052810

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Philanthropy Nonprofits Health Community and economic development

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Manpowergroup Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports programs designed to create paths to employment and promote youth education and development. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Youth initiatives and development • Work-based learning programs • Job readiness and workforce training • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Manpowergroup Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Total giving: $697,000–$707,926 (2023–2024) • Typical award range: $1,000–$275,000 • Median grant size: $15,000 • Maximum grant observed: $275,000 • Made 18 grants in the most recent year **Recent Grants (2024):** • United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County: $275,000 (for Safe & Stable Homes Program, Loan Executive and Volunteer Events, and Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement Program) • Junior Achievement of Wisconsin: $80,000 (for Youth Suppo…

Where does Manpowergroup Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation funds initiatives primarily in Wisconsin and Colorado, with specific activity in the following cities and regions: • Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Waukesha, Wisconsin • Madison, Wisconsin • Boise, Idaho • Charlotte, North Carolina • Colorado Springs, Colorado • Phoenix, Arizona • Portland, Oregon