Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
Engage our community in supporting Milwaukee county parks to collectively steward a thriving park system.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc gave $526K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $526,420
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,203
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,444,490
- +15.7% 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.
How to apply to Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
Who Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milwaukee County Parks ($455K). Together the top 7 received $526K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $535K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
| Serving Older Adults Milwaukee, WI | Sprouts Grant | $20,000 |
| 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 |
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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 | $1,444,490 | $1,281,399 | $1,092,224 | $526,420 | 7 | $17,324 |
| 2023 | $1,248,211 | $1,587,577 | $1,037,242 | $535,049 | 6 | $5,004 |
| 2022 | $690,076 | $1,121,719 | $788,837 | $463,146 | 4 | $1,976 |
| 2021 | $347,663 | $103,099 | $148,546 | — | — | $58 |
| 2020 | $423,543 | $500,866 | $172,426 | $18,000 | 1 | $125 |
About Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca Stoner, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Stoner
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$39K (2021) → $93K (2024)
Judy Krause
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Demetria Smith
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kweku Teangelo Cargile Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus White
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Maldonado
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ayrton Bryan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brigette Beamon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Green Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Podmokly
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Angresano
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Hanrahan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Octavio Arreaga
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Lang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ballentine
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Martyka
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Helmerich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mercado
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami Garrison
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Shields
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy Smith
Executive Officio
Director → Executive Officio, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Anne Reed (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jasmine Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Moshe Katz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Fierek (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vicki Elkin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leana Nakielski (2020) — Director
- Former: May Yer Thao (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Rebecca Stoner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc
How much does Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc give each year?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc gave $526K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $535K across 6 grants.
What is Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $75,203, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc give grants?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (5 grants) and Wauwatosa, WI (2 grants).
Does Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sprouts Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Milwaukee County Parks ($455,420), Serving Older Adults ($20,000) and The Park People ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc?
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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