Alvin A Marion Birnschein | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 39-6126798
Foundation Overview
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Alvin A Marion Birnschein has awarded 173 grants totaling $2,140,147 to organizations in Wisconsin. Individual grants range from $4,000 to $40,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 38 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (75%), Madison (9%), West Allis (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 5% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
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 Alvin A Marion Birnschein'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Theatre Company | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Acts Housing | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Afar Dba The Ability Center | $20,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $8,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Beyond Vision Inc | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Discovery World | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Ozaukee County | $5,000 | Port Washington, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hear Wisconsin | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hometown Heroes Inc | $5,000 | Grafton, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Independence First | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Prevent Blindness | $6,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Uwm Research Foundation | $40,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Acacia Theatre Company | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Acts Housing | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Afar Dba The Ability Center | $20,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $8,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Beyond Vision Inc | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Discovery World | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Ozaukee County | $5,000 | Port Washington, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hear Wisconsin | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hometown Heroes Inc | $5,000 | Grafton, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Independence First | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Prevent Blindness | $6,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Uwm Research Foundation | $40,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Acacia Theatre Company | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $6,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Independence First | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Kathy's House | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Prevent Blindness | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Schlitz Audobon Nature | $10,000 | Bayside, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Sojourner Foundation | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| The Ability | $15,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Universify Of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Acacia Theatre Company | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $6,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Independence First | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Kathy's House | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Prevent Blindness | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Schlitz Audobon Nature | $10,000 | Bayside, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Sojourner Foundation | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| The Ability | $15,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Universify Of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Acacia Theatre Company | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $6,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Independence First | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Kathy's House | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Prevent Blindness | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Schlitz Audobon Nature | $10,000 | Bayside, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Sojourner Foundation | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| The Ability | $15,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Universify Of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Acacia Theatre Company | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Acts Housing | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $6,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Eisenhower Center | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Hear Wisconsin | $5,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Independencefirst | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Kathy's House | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Matc Foundation | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $17,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Prevent Blindness | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Safe & Sound | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| St Catherine Residence | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Uw Madison School Of Veterinary Sci | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Zoological Society Of Milwaukee | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Acts Housing | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Per | $5,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Independencefirst | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Kathy's House | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Sojourner Foundatinon | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Milwaukee County Historical Society | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Lifestriders Inc | $10,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $12,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Uwm Research Foundation | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Uw Madison School Of Veterinary Sci | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Zoological Society Of Milwaukee | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Acacia Theatre Company | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Independencefirst | $30,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Marquette University | $23,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Kathy's House | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Sojourner Foundatin | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Schlitz Audobon Nature | $10,000 | Bayside, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Zoological Society Of Milwaukee | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Uw Madison School Of Veterinary Sci | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $12,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Hunger Task Force | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Independence First | $28,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Kathy's House | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | $4,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Sojourner Foundation | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Wi Academy For Graduate Service Dog | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Zoological Society Of Milwaukee | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| American Legion Post 474 | $5,000 | Whitefish Bay, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Interfaith Older Adult Programs | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Uwm Research Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Acacia Theater Company | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| North Point Lighthouse Friends Inc | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Skylight Music Theater Corp | $4,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Independence First | $5,947 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Occupaws Guide Dog Assn | $4,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Wi Academy For Graduate Service Dog | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Lifestriders | $5,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Center For Deaf-blind Persons | $10,000 | West Allis, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Beyond Vision | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Marquette University | $31,300 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Kathy's House | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| St Catherine Residence | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiat | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Repairers Of The Breach | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Sojourner Foundation | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | $5,400 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 39-6126798 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 111 E WISCONSIN AVE STE 1800 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4809 |
Key People (2)
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| Director/pre | Ronald Jodat |
|---|---|
| Director / T | Frank W Bastian |
Forms 990-PF
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