The Lubar Family Foundation Inc
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including Jewish-related activities, arts and culture, education, and the outdoors, with most grant dollars going to Wisconsin recipients.
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lubar Family Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,579,927
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,553
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $56,939,433
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lubar Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 833 E Michigan St 1500, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 291-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lubar Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 115 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (93%), Minnesota (5%), Michigan (2%), and Maine (1%). The reported state shares may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lubar Family Foundation Inc gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $4.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee, WI | Jewish Related | $1,197,500 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Milwaukee, WI | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $500,000 |
| Law Forward Inc Madison, WI | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $250,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, WI | Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors | $150,000 |
| Congregation Sinai Milwaukee, WI | Jewish Related | $67,469 |
| Minnesota Jewish Community Center F Saint Paul, MN | Jewish Related | $50,000 |
| Jewfolk Media Inc Minneapolis, MN | Jewish Related | $45,000 |
| Temple Israel West Bloomfield, MI | Jewish Related | $40,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee, WI | Education | $33,333 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art Design Milwaukee, WI | Education | $32,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,939,433 | $3,676,393 | $2,684,478 | $2,579,927 | 27 | $2,579,927 | $1,803,843 | $2,641,871 |
| 2023 | $52,274,742 | $1,344,446 | $4,616,540 | $4,457,546 | 40 | $4,457,546 | $2,300,781 | $2,508,879 |
| 2022 | $49,723,455 | $151,228 | $1,828,480 | $1,696,121 | 45 | $1,696,121 | $1,805,198 | $2,531,009 |
| 2021 | $56,531,883 | $3,820,890 | $86,689 | — | — | — | $2,929,343 | $2,569,971 |
| 2020 | $50,617,548 | $673,617 | $153,622 | $5,200 | 3 | — | $859,441 | $2,314,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lubar Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to Jewish organizations, arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and an environmental organization. For example, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation describes its mission as supporting the continuity of Jewish people and strengthening Jewish life and community. The Urban Ecology Center says it connects people in cities to nature and each other. Milwaukee Film describes its mission as entertaining, educating, and engaging the community through cinematic experiences.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in democratic principles and open government (Law Forward), Jewish community connection and engagement (Jewfolk Media), student development and education (St. Augustine Preparatory Academy), and art, design, and service (Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $2,579,927. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $1,197,500, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest grants were $1,197,500 to Milwaukee Jewish Federation, $500,000 to Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, $250,000 to Law Forward Inc, and $150,000 to Urban Ecology Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marianne S. Lubar as President, Sheldon B. Lubar as Chairman, David M. Bauer as Treasurer, David J. Lubar as Secretary, and Jean Ellen Trubshaw as Vice President.
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc is led by Marianne S. Lubar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marianne S. Lubar
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon B. Lubar
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Lubar
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Bauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Ellen Trubshaw
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lubar Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 40 grants.
What is The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $95,553, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (18 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Related" (8 grants), "Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors" (8 grants) and "Education" (6 grants).
Who are The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($1,197,500), Milwaukee Repertory Theatre ($500,000) and Law Forward Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lubar Family Foundation Inc?
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc reported $56.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to Jewish organizations, arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and an environmental organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lubar Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lubar Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1098690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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