Milwaukee Public Library Foundation
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT THROUGH PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BOOKS, MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, AND LIBRARY FACILITIES TO ENSURE THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S CONTINUED STANDING AS A GREAT LIBRARY RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-1.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$558K
-50.5% YoY
About Milwaukee Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Milwaukee Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $219K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,760,949 | $3,672,727 | $3,702,103 |
| Revenue | $2,553,778 | $1,847,875 | $1,251,867 |
| Expenses | $2,539,744 | $2,209,872 | $2,091,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $219,361 | $79,734 | $34,747 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milwaukee Public Library ($1,080,031), Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,080,031 |
| FRIENDS OF THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN E DANIELS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $188,180 |
| ELLEN SEXTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID BAUM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MLYNAREK | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LAURA ZAHN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SIMON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANDREW BREHM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES BRENNAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE BRIA PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE FALK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA FRANCZYK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANKLYN GIMBEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANA GUTHRIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY KALSCHEUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN LOVERN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMSHED PATEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT PUISSANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESS RIPP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY ROOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY SPRAGUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Milwaukee Public Library Foundation?
As of 2024, Milwaukee Public Library Foundation holds $3.8M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Milwaukee Public Library Foundation operate?
Milwaukee Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Milwaukee Public Library Foundation award?
In 2024, Milwaukee Public Library Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $558K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Milwaukee Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Milwaukee Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1610233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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