Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc
The Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation, inc. (foundation) contributes to its affiliated organizations through fundraising for operations and capital needs.
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc gave $155K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,554
- -83.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,554
- -83.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $154,554
- Total assets
- $104,335,725
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milwaukee Center for Independence Inc ($155K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2024) to $949K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Center for Independence Inc Milwaukee, WI | Operational Support to Programs | $154,554 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,335,725 | $162,963 | $235,359 | $154,554 | 1 | $25,488 |
| 2023 | $91,949,827 | $14,384,854 | $952,274 | $948,939 | 1 | $16,658 |
| 2022 | $64,553,303 | $14,973,567 | $339,233 | $334,325 | 1 | $8 |
| 2021 | $61,295,347 | $46,478,216 | $510,807 | $471,867 | 1 | $295 |
| 2020 | $8,406,414 | $9,020,204 | $878,802 | $876,924 | 2 | $381,325 |
| 2019 | $804,079 | $3,780,049 | $206,751 | $192,178 | 1 | $171,343 |
About Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $155K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc is led by Elsmo Leif Sverre, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elsmo Leif Sverre
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neely Dan
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betters Bruce
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cain Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Voigtman Tim
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Fassett Bridget (2021–2024) — CFO & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 121824
- Former: Linnen John (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Zywicki Teri (2021–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Fischbach Margaret (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Chard Kasey (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dan Neely (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Howard Garber PhD (2019–2020) — Former President & CEO
- Former: John Linnen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Teri Zywicki (2019–2020) — President & CEO Cfi
- Former: Bridget Fassett (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret Fischbach (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Morris Cain (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Voigtman (2020) — Director
- Former: Ann Martinek (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Ursula Flores (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc
How much does Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc give each year?
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc gave $155K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $949K across 1 grant.
How large is Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc?
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc reported $104.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $163K.
Where does Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc operate?
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc's EIN?
Milwaukee Center for Independence Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2334925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- 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 December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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