Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-0806312
- Wisconsin
- Milwaukee
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Wisconsin
- Total giving
- $15MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $280MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY-WIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PLANNING AND ALLOCATIONS, THE MISSION OF THE MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION IS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF JEWISH LIFE AND TO BUILD A STRONG, UNIFIED JEWISH COMMUNITY IN MILWAUKEE, IN ISRAEL, AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION, THE FEDERATION IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF KLAL YISRAEL (THE COLLECTIVE UNITY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE), TZEDAKAH (THE OBLIGATION TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER) AND TIKKUN OLAM (IMPROVING THE SOCIETY IN WHICH WE LIVE).
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Ctr | $1.8M | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | $1.4M | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1M | 2021 |
| Bader Hillel Academy | $560K | 2021 |
| Jewish Home & Care Center Foundation | $510K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.milwaukeejewish.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.