Independence First Inc
Milwaukee, WI ·EIN 39-1343425 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Independence First Inc?
Independence First Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Independence First Foundation Inc ($7.7M), Employment Resources Inc ($84K), Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc ($67K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.1M in grants to Independence First Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence First Foundation Inc | $7,650,991 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Employment Resources Inc | $84,446 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | $67,281 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Alvin a Marion Birnschein | $60,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $60,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Wispact Inc | $55,465 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | $42,500 | 8 | 2019–2024 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | $24,999 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stackner Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Wochinske Family Foundation Inc | $17,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn | $14,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Direct Supply Foundation Inc | $5,500 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & | $3,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Anon Charitable Trust | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rite-hite Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| William & Sandy Heitz Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
What grants has Independence First Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Independence First Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $841,408 |
| 2024 | Wispact Inc | FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES. | $47,965 |
| 2024 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | AGING IN PLACE | $37,543 |
| 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 | 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 | Alvin a Marion Birnschein | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE | $16,898 |
| 2023 | Wochinske Family Foundation Inc | INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & | HUMAN SERVICES | $500 |
| 2023 | Rite-hite Foundation Inc | THE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES. | $500 |
| 2022 | Independence First Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $788,500 |
| 2022 | Alvin a Marion Birnschein | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $12,840 |
| 2022 | Wispact Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | Program Support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Stackner Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | Program Support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Wochinske Family Foundation Inc | INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES | $3,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independence First Inc?
Independence First Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Independence First Foundation Inc ($7.7M), Employment Resources Inc ($84K), Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc ($67K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.1M in grants to Independence First Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Independence First Inc's largest funder?
Independence First Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Independence First Inc, with $7.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Independence First Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.1M in grants to Independence First Inc across 55 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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