Independence First Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$12.8M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
84
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Independence First Inc?
Independence First Inc is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Independence First Foundation Inc ($11.5M), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc ($589K), Hunger Task Force Inc ($236K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.8M in grants to Independence First Inc between 2019–2026.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $4.6M (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
What grants has Independence First Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Independence First Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $817,172 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Alvin a Marion Birnschein | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Hunger Task Force Inc | DONATION | $21,071 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | ATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM | $13,188 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $13,163 |
| 2025 | Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Hickory Fund Inc | PROGRAM / ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY E-GAMING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Stackner Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Wochinske Family Foundation Inc | INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Independence First Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $841,408 |
| 2024 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | ATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM,YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM,DONOR DESIGNATIONS,REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT | $136,554 |
| 2024 | Wispact Inc | FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES. | $47,965 |
| 2024 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | AGING IN PLACE | $37,543 |
| 2024 | Hunger Task Force Inc | DONATION | $25,260 |
| 2024 | Alvin a Marion Birnschein | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Christopher Reeve Foundation | FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS | $24,999 |
| 2024 | Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Stackner Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Wochinske Family Foundation Inc | INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & | HUMAN SERVICES | $500 |
| 2024 | Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & | HUMAN SERVICES | $500 |
| 2023 | Independence First Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $863,500 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT & ADVANCEMENT | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 84 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independence First Inc?
Independence First Inc is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Independence First Foundation Inc ($11.5M), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc ($589K), Hunger Task Force Inc ($236K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.8M in grants to Independence First Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is Independence First Inc's largest funder?
Independence First Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Independence First Inc, with $11.5M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Independence First Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.8M in grants to Independence First Inc across 84 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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