Max Fund Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-1563191

Foundation Overview

Based in Mequon, WI, Max Fund Inc has awarded 230 grants totaling $501,941 to organizations in Wisconsin, California and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10 to $40,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$501,941
Total Assets
$542,789
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$1,800
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

6 of 19 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

59% of grants are awarded in Wisconsin, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (79%), Whitefish Bay (5%), Madison (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+68%

Strong 68% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Max Fund Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Americares Foundation Inc $1,000 Stamford, CT, US Operating Expenses 2025
Chabad Of Downtown $1,900 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Children's Home Of Haiti Inc $10,000 Cedarburg, WI, US Operating Expenses-mabo 2025
Children's Outing Association $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Congregation Beth Yehudah $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Congregation Nevei Kodesh $1,800 Boulder, CO, US Operating Expenses 2025
Congregation Shir Hadash $2,360 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Create Wisconsin $360 Madison, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Harry & Rose Samson Family Center $5,000 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Harry & Rose Samson Family Center $439 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Operating Expenses - Camp 2025
Kayenta Arts Foundation $100 Ivins, UT, US Operating Expenses 2025
Milwaukee Turners Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
New Jewish Narrative $110 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2025
Nice Plays Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Quasimondo Inc $32,450 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
The Optimist Theatre $1,800 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
The Shalom Center $1,800 Kenosha, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Uwm Foundation $240 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2025
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals $50 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Americans For Peace Now $1,120 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2024
Aquarian Minyan $1,872 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2024
Arsha Vidya Pitam $2,000 Saylorsburg, PA, US Operating Expenses 2024
Baja Community Foundation $2,786 Silverdale, WA, US Operating Expenses 2024
Cfcsmadame Goldye Steiner Project $2,500 Madison, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Chabad Of Downtown $7,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Congregation Shir Hadash $2,370 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
First Stage Children's Theatre $12,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Friends Of Casa Hogar $1,800 Reno, NV, US Operating Expenses 2024
Milwaukee Jewish Federation $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Milwaukee Public Television $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Milwaukee Turners Inc $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc Rabbis For Human Rights $1,800 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Storyteller Project $1,800 La Honda, CA, US Operating Expenses 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $500 Rye Brook, NY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
World Central Kitchen $50 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2024
Youthaiti Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2024
Americans For Peace Now $120 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2023
Aquarian Minyan $1,200 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Arsha Vidya Pitam $2,000 Saylorsburg, PA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Chabad Of Downtown $12,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Congregation Shir Hadash $360 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation $1,800 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2023
Harry & Rose Samson Family Center $250 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Lungevity Foundation Inc $500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Expenses 2023
Milwaukee Public Television $60 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Milwaukee Turners Inc $3,100 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Nice Plays Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
The Optimist Theatre $2,860 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Voces De La Frontera $516 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Youthaiti Inc $4,375 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Ltd $3,600 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Milwaukee Jewish Federation $1,026 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Caring Bridge $50 Eagan, MN, US Operating Expenses 2023
The Groundtruth Project Inc $240 Boston, MA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Quasimondo Inc $3,749 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Create Wisconsin $1,000 Madison, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Tikkun Ha-ir Of Milwaukee Inc $743 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Seva Foundation $1,000 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
American Friends Of Journey House Actions Rwanda $2,600 Oconomowoc, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Milwaukee Art Museum $95 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2023
Kayenta Arts Foundation $1,000 Ivins, UT, US Operating Expenses 2023
Congregation Shir Hadash $3,600 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Live Oak Institute $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Milwaukee Alliance Jewish Reconnection Inc $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Milwaukee Public Television $60 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
The Optimist Theatre $1,800 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Voces De La Frontera $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Hide & Seek Foundation $1,000 Long Beach, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Americans For Peace Now $120 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Liga Mac Co Baja Community Foundation $158 Seattle, WA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Chabad Of Downtown $3,600 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Baja Community Foundation $3,850 Silverdale, WA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Renaissance Theaterworks Inc $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Amy Biehl Foundation $1,760 San Marcos, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Americares Foundation Inc $1,250 Stamford, CT, US Operating Expenses 2022
Children's Miracle Network $180 Salt Lake City, UT, US Operating Expenses 2022
J Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Peace Harvest Inc $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Harry & Rose Samson Family Center $1,050 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Congregation Shir Hadash $3,600 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Live Oak Institute $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Milwaukee Alliance Jewish Reconnection Inc $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Milwaukee Public Television $60 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
The Optimist Theatre $1,800 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Voces De La Frontera $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Hide & Seek Foundation $1,000 Long Beach, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Americans For Peace Now $120 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Liga Mac Co Baja Community Foundation $158 Seattle, WA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Chabad Of Downtown $3,600 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Baja Community Foundation $3,850 Silverdale, WA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Renaissance Theaterworks Inc $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Amy Biehl Foundation $1,760 San Marcos, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Americares Foundation Inc $1,250 Stamford, CT, US Operating Expenses 2022
Children's Miracle Network $180 Salt Lake City, UT, US Operating Expenses 2022
J Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Peace Harvest Inc $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Harry & Rose Samson Family Center $1,050 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Operating Expenses 2022
Americans For Peace Now $1,110 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2021
Aquarian Minyan $200 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Baja Community Foundation $1,000 Silverdale, WA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Chabad Of Downtown $1,800 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Chabad-lubavitch Of Wisconsin $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Congregation Shir Hadash $2,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Foundation For Black Womens Wellness Inc $185 Madison, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Fractured Atlas Inc (sillsspolin Theater Works) $4,891 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Harry & Rose Samson Family Center $1,800 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Law Forward Inc $1,000 Madison, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Live Oak Institute $7,500 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Milwaukee Public Television $300 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Milwaukee Turners Inc $3,600 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
National Ms Society $191 Hartland, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
New Israel Fund $1,800 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2021
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (bay Area Border Relief Fund) $1,030 Oakland, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $180 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Prader-willi Association Of Wisconsin $100 Menasha, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Soles For Jesus $100 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Storyteller Project $2,000 La Honda, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Tourette Association Of America Inc $180 Bayside, NY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Youth In Focus $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Youthhaiti $6,708 Glendale, WI, US Operating Expenses 2021
Actblue Charities $1,000 Sommerville, MA, US Operating Expenses 2020
American Fund For Charities $500 Boston, MA, US Operating Expenses 2020
American Lung Assoc $500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Americans For Peace Now $1,110 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2020
Aquarian Minyan $180 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Baja Community Foundation $1,800 Silverdale, WA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Chabad Of Downtown $1,800 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Chabad-lubavitch $2,520 Mequon, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Congregation Shir Hadash $2,100 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Dna Works Funding $250 Fort Worth, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
Family Giving Tree $1,020 Milipitas, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
First Stage Children's Theatre $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Friends Of Casa Hogar $5,500 Reno, NV, US Operating Expenses 2020
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation $2,250 New York, NY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Intercommunity Foundation $1,050 East Hartford, CT, US Operating Expenses 2020
Liga Mac Co Baja Community Foundation $644 Seattle, WA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Live Oak Institute $7,500 Berkeley, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Lungevity Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Milwaukee Jewish Federation $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Milwaukee Public Television $70 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
National Ms Society $180 Hartland, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
New Israel Fund $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Expenses 2020
Nice Plays Inc $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Pledgeling Foundation $110 Venice, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Quasimondo Physical Theater $250 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
The Junior Council $655 Chicago, IL, US Operating Expenses 2020
The Shalom Center $1,872 Kenosha, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Theater Gigante Inc $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Voces De La Frontera $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Wisconsin Public Radio $120 Milwaukee, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Youthhaiti $2,000 Glendale, WI, US Operating Expenses 2020
Aquarian Minyan $360 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Congregation Shir Hadash $2,700 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
In Tandem Theatre $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Milwaukee Public Television $120 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Milwaukee Public Theatre $995 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Nice Plays Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Voces De La Frontera $30 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Tikkun Ha-ir $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Intercommunity Foundation $360 East Hartford, CT, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Milwaukee Jewish Federation $500 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Coa Youth & Family Center $400 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Network For Good $250 Washington, DC, US General Operating Expenses 2018
National Ms Society $360 Hartland, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Wisconsin Public Radio $50 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Easter Seals $250 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Marlins Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Americans For Peace Now $2,190 Washington, DC, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Children's Hospital Foundation $180 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Next Act Theatre $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
American Cancer Society $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Torat Tzedek $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Liga Mac Co Baja Community Foundation $450 Seattle, WA, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Chabad Of Downtown $2,800 Milwaukee, WI, US General Operating Expenses 2018
Arsha Vidya Pitam $12,500 Saylorsburg, PA, US Charitable 2017
Chabad-lubavitch $3,700 Mequon, WI, US Charitable 2017
Congregation Shir Hadash $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Milwaukee Public Television $130 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Nice Plays Inc $2,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
The Optimist Theatre $2,200 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Mary Mccormack Foundation $180 Deforest, WI, US Charitable 2017
City Lore $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2017
Prizeo $75 Vinna, VA, US Charitable 2017
Tikkun Ha-ir $350 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
America Gives $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2017
Milwaukee River Keepers $100 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Intercommunity Foundation $300 East Hartford, CT, US Charitable 2017
Express Yourself Milwaukee $100 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Hide & Seek Foundation $1,000 Long Beach, CA, US Charitable 2017
Youthaiti $3,500 Glendale, WI, US Charitable 2017
Milwaukee Jewish Federation $2,506 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Labor Community $250 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Dna Works Funding $250 Fort Worth, TX, US Charitable 2017
Coa Youth & Family Center $150 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Network For Good $1,957 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2017
National Ms Society $180 Hartland, WI, US Charitable 2017
Quasimondo Physical Theater $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Wisconsin Public Radio $240 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Easter Seals $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
United Way $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2017
Marlins Foundation $40,000 Miami, FL, US Charitable 2017
Harry & Rose Samson Family $400 Whitefish Bay, WI, US Charitable 2017
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College $1,800 Wyncote, PA, US Charitable 2017
Arsha Vidya Pitam $12,500 Saylorsburg, PA, US Charitable 2016
Chabad-lubavitch $1,580 Mequon, WI, US Charitable 2016
Congregation Shir Hadash $1,380 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
First Stage Children's Theatre $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Live Oak Institute $6,600 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2016
Milwaukee Public Theatre $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College $2,200 Wyncote, PA, US Charitable 2016
The Shalom Center $6,000 Kenosha, WI, US Charitable 2016
Voces De La Frontera $360 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Nice Plays Inc $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Olar Hatora $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
The Optimist Theatre $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Upaf $180 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Three Holy Women Parish $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
In Tandem Theatre $125 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Milwaukee Alliance Jewish Reconnection Inc $500 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Milwaukee Public Television $10 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable 2016
Aquarian Minyan $360 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Max Fund Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 39-1563191
Website N/A
Address 2603 W LAKE PARK CT Mequon, WI 53092-2453

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Max Fund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President R Max Samson
Vp/secretary Nancy Pinter
Director Barry Barkan
Director Christopher Pinter
Director Alayna Samson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.