Plunkett Family Foundation
Plunkett Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $59K.
Plunkett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Plunkett Family Foundation gave $28K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,500
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -53.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,583
- +152.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $191,332
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Plunkett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Milwaukee Repertory Theatre ($20K). Together the top 6 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 64 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Plunkett Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $94K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Milwaukee, WI | Building Fund | $19,950 |
| Filling in the Blank Norwalk, CT | General to Assit Organization | $5,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | General to Assist Organization | $1,100 |
| Central Hickory County Fire & Rescue Wheatland, MO | Update Equipment, Building Improvements, Community Outreach and Education | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General to Assist Organization | $350 |
| Planned Parenthood Milwaukee, WI | General to Assit Organization | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,332 | $61,651 | $50,633 | $27,500 | 6 | $48,376 | $59,394 | $20,639 |
| 2024 | $180,314 | $20,124 | $52,569 | $23,560 | 13 | $53,044 | $16,119 | $19,693 |
| 2023 | $212,759 | $94,715 | $82,407 | $43,470 | 14 | $77,567 | $90,246 | $18,571 |
| 2022 | $200,451 | $13,983 | $126,494 | $85,380 | 15 | $124,255 | $12,836 | $25,284 |
| 2021 | $327,300 | $89,987 | $127,100 | $86,930 | 16 | $119,486 | $82,859 | $31,156 |
| 2020 | $350,075 | $15,231 | $131,010 | $94,155 | 20 | — | $8,225 | $25,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Plunkett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plunkett Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen W. Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Laura Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Robert G. Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Katherine Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Gwendolyn G. Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katherine Plunkett Davis (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Robert G Plunkett (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Plunkett Family Foundation
How much does Plunkett Family Foundation give each year?
Plunkett Family Foundation gave $28K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 13 grants.
What is Plunkett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Plunkett Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $4,583, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Plunkett Family Foundation give grants?
Plunkett Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Plunkett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Plunkett Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Plunkett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Plunkett Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Milwaukee Repertory Theatre ($19,950), Filling in the Blank ($5,000) and Vail Valley Foundation ($1,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Plunkett Family Foundation?
Plunkett Family Foundation reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Plunkett Family Foundation's EIN?
Plunkett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6681155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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