The Cudahy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Mequon, Wisconsin. The foundation is organized and operated for the sole purpose of making cash donations to qualifying charities and does not engage in direct charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+96.4% YoY
Grant Count
21
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
+96.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Community initiatives
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $58,900
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $21,952,654
- Total revenues: $1,410,041
- Total expenses: $2,841,691
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Assets (2022):
- Total assets: $24,800,000
- Total revenues: $18,100,000
- Total expenses: $909,000
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milwaukee Symphony ($1,000,000), Discovery World ($280,000), St Augustine Preparatory Academy ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $125,000 |
| CUDAHY FAMILY LIBRARY CUDAHY, WI | COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| DISCOVERY WORLD MILWAUKEE, WI | EDUCATION/COMMUNITY | $280,000 |
| HEAVEN'S GAIT RANCH CEDAR GROVE, WI | COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| JOURNEYS LUTHERAN SCHOOL HALES CORNERS, WI | COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $125,000 |
| MILWAUKEE BALLET MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $120,000 |
| MILWAUKEE HOMELESS VETERANS INTIATIVE WEST ALLIS, WI | COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| MILWAUKEE JAZZ INSTITUTE MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNTIY | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kevin L. Lindsey – Director/Trustee
- John W. Linnen – Director/Trustee
- Joanna D. Hamadi – Director/Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN W LINNEN | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN L LINDSEY | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 12 | $30,000 |
| JOANNA D HAMADI | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 8 | $16,000 |
| JULIA A CUDAHY | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $4,000 |
| LISA A CUDAHY | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $4,000 |
| MELVIN S NEWMAN | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 307 Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: 414-355-3000
EIN: 39-6720806
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Cudahy Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Community initiatives • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Massachusetts.
How do I apply for a grant from The Cudahy Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $2,527,900 (2024) • Number of grants: 9 (2024) • Typical award range: $5,000–$1,000,000 • Average grant amount: $58,900 • Median grant amount: $10,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Discovery World: $280,000 (Education/community) • St Augustine Preparatory Academy: $160,000 (Community) • United Community Center (UCC): $145,000 (Community)
Where does The Cudahy Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Massachusetts.
What size grants does The Cudahy Foundation award?
In 2024, The Cudahy Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $120K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Cudahy Foundation's EIN?
The Cudahy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6720806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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