Bridge to Brighter Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Bridge to Brighter Inc?
Bridge to Brighter Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Mehring Family Foundation ($961K), Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc ($81K), The Chicago Community Trust ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Bridge to Brighter Inc between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mehring Family Foundation | $960,868 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | $81,200 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $45,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | $35,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | $33,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $27,575 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Marcia & Kent Velde Foundation | $22,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Real Estate Alliance for Charity Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Franks L Wyenberg Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lois a Krantz Foundation Inc | $8,622 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greywolf Foundation Inc | $6,350 | 1 | 2023 |
| Seiberlich Family Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Helm Willis C Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation C/O Donald Tushaus | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wright Family Foundation Inc | $3,500 | 4 | 2024–2025 |
| Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2025) to $651K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $62K.
What grants has Bridge to Brighter Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDES VITAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN YOUTH IN AND AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER SYSTEM IN MILWAUKEE. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Seiberlich Family Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Marcia & Kent Velde Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Wright Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Wright Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Baird Foundation Inc | YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING 2024 | $81,200 |
| 2024 | The Mehring Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Real Estate Alliance for Charity Inc | PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF AND PROVIDE CHARITABLE RELIEF TO THOSE IN NEED. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE | $11,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Franks L Wyenberg Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDES VITAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN YOUTH IN AND AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER SYSTEM IN MILWAUKEE. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lois a Krantz Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $8,622 |
| 2024 | Helm Willis C Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation C/O Donald Tushaus | YOUTH FOSTER CARE PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Marcia & Kent Velde Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Marjorie L Christiansen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Wright Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Wright Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | The Mehring Family Foundation | FOSTER CARE SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $13,000 |
| 2023 | Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Greywolf Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,350 |
| 2023 | The Marcia & Kent Velde Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bridge to Brighter Inc?
Bridge to Brighter Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Mehring Family Foundation ($961K), Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc ($81K), The Chicago Community Trust ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Bridge to Brighter Inc between 2021–2025.
Who is Bridge to Brighter Inc's largest funder?
The Mehring Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Bridge to Brighter Inc, with $961K across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Bridge to Brighter Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Bridge to Brighter Inc across 37 grants from 19 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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