Plunkett Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 39-6681155
Foundation Overview
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Plunkett Family Foundation has awarded 161 grants totaling $704,862 to organizations in Wisconsin, Missouri and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $57,550, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 14 recipients (64%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
76% 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 (72%), Hales Corners (7%), Glendale (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 40% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (84%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Plunkett Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | $27,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Building Campaign Fund $10,000 $17,500 General | 2023 |
| Pbs - Kmos Public Tv | $2,500 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | $1,475 | Avon, CO, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $1,290 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,135 | Hales Corners, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Pbs Mptv Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| College Possible Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Florentine Opera | $950 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Uwm Foundation | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $270 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Milwaukee | $250 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Womens Fund Her Scholarship | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General To Assist Organization | 2023 |
| Cedar Lake Yacht Club | $5,000 | West Bend, WI, US | To Assist With Building Remodeling | 2023 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | $1,600 | Oshkosh, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Kmos Tv | $2,700 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General | 2022 |
| Malaika Early Learning | $350 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Film | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Film Sponsor | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | $57,550 | Milwaukee, WI, US | $50,000 New Building, $7,550 General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Next Act Theater | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $50 | Memphis, TN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Mather Homestead Foundation | $1,000 | Darien, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $1,130 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $300 | Edwards, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Vail | $200 | Vail, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Create Wisconsin Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Friends Of The Fine Art Quartet | 2022 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | $1,600 | Oshkosh, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Kmos Tv | $2,700 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General | 2022 |
| Malaika Early Learning | $350 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Film | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Film Sponsor | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | $57,550 | Milwaukee, WI, US | $50,000 New Building, $7,550 General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Next Act Theater | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $50 | Memphis, TN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Mather Homestead Foundation | $1,000 | Darien, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $1,130 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $300 | Edwards, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Vail | $200 | Vail, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Create Wisconsin Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Friends Of The Fine Art Quartet | 2022 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | $1,600 | Oshkosh, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Kmos Tv | $2,700 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General | 2022 |
| Malaika Early Learning | $350 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Film | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Film Sponsor | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | $57,550 | Milwaukee, WI, US | $50,000 New Building, $7,550 General | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Next Act Theater | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $50 | Memphis, TN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Mather Homestead Foundation | $1,000 | Darien, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $1,130 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $300 | Edwards, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Vail | $200 | Vail, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Create Wisconsin Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Friends Of The Fine Art Quartet | 2022 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $2,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Florentine Opera Company | $50,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Kmos Tv | $3,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Mptv | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Museum Of Wisconsin Art | $2,000 | West Bend, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Okefenokee Swamp | $1,000 | Waycross, GA, US | General | 2021 |
| Rotary Club Of Milwaukee | $2,800 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $130 | Saukville, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| St Mary's Riverkeeper | $500 | St Marys, GA, US | General | 2021 |
| The Darien Community Center | $1,000 | Darien, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| The Mather Homestead Foundation | $1,000 | Darien, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| The Museum Of Darien | $1,000 | Darien, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Wuwm | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Life Navigators | $500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Cedar Lake Conservatory | $1,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Florentine Opera Company | $1,150 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Kmos Public Tv | $2,000 | Warrenburg, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Public Television | $20,000 | Glendale, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | $25,505 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $500 | Saukville, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | $500 | Bayside, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Upaf | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Women's Fund Of Greater Milwaukee | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Her Scholarship | 2020 |
| Wuwm-uwm Foundation | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Alliance Francaise De Milwaukee | $300 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Guest House Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| River Hills Foundation | $1,000 | River Hills, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Unitarian Church | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2020 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,500 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Florentine Opera Company | $2,850 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Kansas City's Public Television | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Mayan Exhibit | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Public Television | $10,000 | Glendale, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | $36,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | $35,000 For In The Heights Production; $1,500 Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Present Music | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $1,000 | Saukville, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Rotary Club Of Milwaukee | $300 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Education | 2018 |
| Upaf | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Women's Fund Of Greater Milwaukee | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Her Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,500 | Warrenburg, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Wuwm-uwm Foundation | $600 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Optimist Theatre | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Nicolet High School Foundation | $100 | Glendale, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Cornell University | $5,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Cedar Lake Conservatory | $1,100 | West Bend, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Playworks Education Energized | $250 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| National Geographic Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Feeding America | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2018 |
| Kmos Public Tv | $1,500 | Warrenburg, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $275 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Women In Science | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $1,550 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | $2,500 For Building, $500 Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Florentine Opera Company | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Kansas City's Public Television | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | $1,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Mayan Exhibit | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Public Television | $10,000 | Glendale, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | $15,015 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unresticted Funds | 2017 |
| Present Music | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $250 | Saukville, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Rotary Club Of Milwaukee | $280 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Upaf | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2017 |
| Women's Fund Of Greater Milwaukee | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Her Scholarship | 2017 |
| Alliance Francaise | $300 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | $637 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| College Is Real | $1,000 | Danville, CA, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Florentine Opera Company | $3,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Friends Of Dartmouth Rowing | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of Usa | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Women's Fund Of Greater Milwaukee | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Her Scholarship | 2016 |
| Kansas City's Public Television | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Community Sailing Center | $1,025 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $1,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unresticted Funds | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Public Television | $10,060 | Glendale, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Nicolet Foundation | $1,250 | Glendale, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Present Music | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Renaissance Theater | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | $1,250 | Saukville, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Rotary Club Of Milwaukee | $575 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Upaf | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
| Wuwm | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Funds | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 39-6681155 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4930 N WOODBURN ST Milwaukee, WI 53217-6065 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Plunkett Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Robert G Plunkett |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Karen W Plunkett |
| Trustee | Katherine Plunkett Davis |
| Trustee | Laura Plunkett |
| Trustee | Gwendolyn G Plunkett |
Forms 990-PF
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