Social Development Foundation Inc
Strengthen Milwaukee county through opportunities for low-income individuals to achieve economic stability and a positive quality of life.
Social Development Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Social Development Foundation Inc gave $351K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $351K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $351,000
- +3.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $351,000
- +3.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $351,000
- Total assets
- $731,275
- +26.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Social Development Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Social Development Commission ($351K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2020) to $351K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Development Commission Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $351,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $731,275 | $436,057 | $413,925 | $351,000 | 1 | $-32,264 |
| 2021 | $579,677 | $426,750 | $386,036 | $338,909 | 1 | $33,127 |
| 2020 | $391,357 | $303,997 | $269,839 | $219,955 | 1 | $22,393 |
About Social Development Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Social Development Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $731K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $351K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Social Development Foundation Inc is led by Alicia Smith McCants, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alicia Smith McCants
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aisha Barkow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert McKinley
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Brister
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Bobot
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Smith
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Whitaker
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Bean
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Johnson
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nakeisha Adam
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Goodman
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Clark
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanthia Grier
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Albert Smith (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Nakisha Adams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elmer Moore Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Glenn Carson (2021) — Director
- Former: Allison McGaver (2020) — Director
- Former: Arnold Cifax Sr. (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Jerry Wilson (2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Collins (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Social Development Foundation Inc
How much does Social Development Foundation Inc give each year?
Social Development Foundation Inc gave $351K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $339K across 1 grant.
How large is Social Development Foundation Inc?
Social Development Foundation Inc reported $731K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $436K.
What is Social Development Foundation Inc?
Social Development Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $731K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Social Development Foundation Inc operate?
Social Development Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Social Development Foundation Inc's EIN?
Social Development Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0923289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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