ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN SUPPORTING MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS TO COLLECTIVELY STEWARD A THRIVING PARK SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$526K
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-15.7% YoY
About Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $526K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,444,490 | $1,248,211 | $690,076 |
| Revenue | $1,281,399 | $1,587,577 | $1,121,719 |
| Expenses | $1,092,224 | $1,037,242 | $788,837 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,324 | $5,004 | $1,976 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milwaukee County Parks ($455,420), Serving Older Adults ($20,000), The Park People ($17,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS WAUWATOSA, WI | THESE GRANTS SUPPORTED THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING: CARVER PARK BASEBALL PROJECT, PRAIRIE SPRINGS, KOMATSU FOREST, HARLEY PARK, KING AND KOZY COMMUNITY CENTER, BASKETBALL GRANT, AND REFORESTATION PROJECTS. | $455,420 |
| THE PARK PEOPLE WAUWATOSA, WI | SPROUTS GRANT | $17,000 |
| SHERMAN PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MILWAUKEE, WI | SPROUTS GRANT | $10,000 |
| MILWAUKEE HEALTH SERVICES MILWAUKEE, WI | SPROUTS GRANT | $8,000 |
| ZB CONSULTING MILWAUKEE, WI | SPROUTS GRANT - FIRST SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CELEBRATING LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK. | $8,000 |
| DRUMS UP GUNS DOWN MILWAUKEE, WI | SPROUTS GRANT | $8,000 |
| SERVING OLDER ADULTS MILWAUKEE, WI | SPROUTS GRANT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY KRAUSE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TONY SHIELDS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TAMI GARRISON | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE MERCADO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GUY SMITH | EX OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| BRIGETTE BEAMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AYRTON BRYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES GREEN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE PODMOKLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA MALDONADO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEMETRIA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KWEKU TEANGELO CARGILE JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCUS WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISON HANRAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OCTAVIO ARREAGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE ANGRESANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE BALLENTINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW HELMERICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA LANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY MARTYKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA STONER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $92,938 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $526K in 2024.
Where does Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc operate?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $526K — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1808645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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