The Lubar Family Foundation Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-1098690

The Lubar Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1968 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The foundation manages substantial assets and supports charitable organizations across multiple states through strategic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.6M

-42.1% YoY

Grant Count

-32.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$96K

-14.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors

Grantmaking

Recent grants made include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:

Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Maryland
Washington D.C.
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $6.7M (77%)

Minnesota $1.7M (20%)

New York $135K (2%)

Michigan $80K (1%)

Maine $30K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

Maryland $10K (0%)

Rhode Island $3K (0%)

+1 more states

States

District of Columbia Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota New York Ohio Rhode Island Wisconsin

Cities

BAYSIDEBRUNSWICKGLENDALEGOLDEN VALLEYGRAFTONMADISONMIDDLETONMILWAUKEEMINNEAPOLISNEW YORKPROVIDENCERIVER HILLSSAINT LOUIS PARKSAINT PAULST PAULTOWSONWASHINGTONWEST BLOOMFIELDWEST MILWAUKEE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets

Total assets: $56,939,433 (as of 2024)

Annual Activity

Total giving (2024): $2,579,927
Total revenues (2024): $3,676,393
Total expenses (2024): $2,684,478
Investment income and dividends (2024): $1,361,606
Grants and contributions received (2024): $1,768,000

Staffing

Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

115 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($1,197,500), Milwaukee Repertory Theatre ($500,000), Law Forward Inc ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CONGREGATION SINAI MILWAUKEE, WI	Jewish Related	$67,469
HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	Jewish Related	$25,000
JEWFOLK MEDIA INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	Jewish Related	$45,000
JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI	Jewish Related	$12,500
MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION MILWAUKEE, WI	Jewish Related	$1,197,500
TEMPLE ISRAEL WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI	Jewish Related	$40,000
MILWAUKEE FILM MILWAUKEE, WI	Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors	$25,000
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION MILWAUKEE, WI	Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors	$5,000
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM MILWAUKEE, WI	Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors	$12,000
MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATRE MILWAUKEE, WI	Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors	$500,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Marianne S. Lubar – President
Sheldon B. Lubar – Chairman
David M. Bauer – Treasurer
David J. Lubar – Secretary
Jean Ellen Trubshaw – Vice President

No board members receive compensation for their roles.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARIANNE S LUBAR	President	1	—
SHELDON B LUBAR	Chairman	2	—
DAVID M BAUER	Treasurer	2	—
DAVID J LUBAR	Secretary	1	—
JEAN ELLEN TRUBSHAW	Vice President	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant contributions to major Milwaukee institutions:

Donated $10 million to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to create an entrepreneurship center

Sheldon and Marianne Lubar donate $10 million to create entrepreneurship

Provided a $1.55 million gift to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Powering Milwaukee Campaign

Milwaukee Repertory Theater\u2019s Powering Milwaukee Campaign Hits New\

Supported the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School with a gift for research diversification initiatives

Lubar Gift Innovates to Diversify Law School Research \u2013 Gargoyle \u2013\

Contact Information

Address 833 E Michigan St, Suite 1500 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Phone 414-291-9000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors

How do I apply for a grant from The Lubar Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts** • Typical award range: $500–$1,197,500 • Recent grants have included awards of $1,197,500, $500,000, and $250,000 **Recent Grant Activity** Recent grants made include: • Milwaukee Jewish Federation: $1,197,500 (Jewish Related) • Milwaukee Repertory Theater: $500,000 (Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors) • Law Forward: $250,000 (Arts, Culture, and the Outdoors) The foundation made 23 grants totaling approximately $2.7 million in 2024.

Where does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary focus areas including: • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Michigan • Maryland • Washington D.C. • New York

What size grants does The Lubar Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Lubar Family Foundation Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $96K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.