Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
Donations deductibleGreater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's network
21 people26 organisationsi21 people and 26 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (21). Violet dotted lines (30) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
21 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Tenure and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed tenure is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 17 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI; we list 21 in Part VII (Part VII does not always name every voting member).| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Stanek Chair | Chair | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Paul Jones Chair | Chair (End 6/24) | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Blaine Gibson | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Cecelia Gore | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Cory Nettles | Board Member (End 6/24) | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Cristy Garcia-Thomas | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Dave Drury | Board Member (End 6/24) | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| David GAY | Board Member (Start 7/24) | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Derek Mosely | Board Member (Start 1/24) | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Derek Tyus | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Devona Wright-Cottrel | Board Member (Start 7/24) | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Gail Yabuki | Board Member (Start 1/24) | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Gregory Oberland | Vice Chair | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Jaqueline Ward | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Jim Schleif | Board Member (Start 1/24) | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Marie O'Brien | Board Member (End 6/24) | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Naryan Leazer | Board Member | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Pedro Colon | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Rebeca Lopez | Board Member (Start 7/24) | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Susan ELA | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Thomas Florsheim | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
13 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Danae Davis | Executive Director-Mke Suc | since 2020 |
| Ellen Gilligan | President ( End 8/24) | since 2020 |
| Gregory Wesley | President (Start 8/24) | 2024 |
| Janel Hines | VP of Community Impact | since 2022 |
| Kathryn Dunn | VP of Comm. Invest. (End 8/24) | since 2020 |
| Ken Robertson | Secretary/Treasurer (End 8/24) | since 2020 |
| Kenyatta Sinclair | Chief Dei Officer | since 2023 |
| Kristen Mekemson | VP Devel/Phil Services | since 2020 |
| Laura Glawe | VP of Marketing | since 2020 |
| Michael Hoffman | VP of Human Resources | since 2020 |
| Vincent Lyles | Executive Director | since 2023 |
| Wendy Pointing | VP of Finance | 2020 |
| Yelena Chester | CFO/Treasurer (Start 8/24) | 2024 |
Pay and hours
year to 31 December 2024iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gilligan | President ( End 8/24) | 32 | $281k | $61k | |
| Vincent Lyles | Executive Director | 40 | $227k | $47k | |
| Gregory Wesley | President (Start 8/24) | 32 | $223k | ||
| Kristen Mekemson | VP Dev/Phil Services/Secretary | 40 | $191k | $37k | |
| Ken Robertson | Secretary/Treasurer (End 8/24) | 32 | $176k | $24k | |
| Kenyatta Sinclair | Chief Dei & Org Learning Officer | 40 | $157k | $32k | |
| Michael Hoffman | VP of HR | 40 | $150k | $29k | |
| Laura Glawe | VP Marketing | 40 | $141k | $41k | |
| Kathryn Dunn | VP of Comm. Invest. (End 8/24) | 32 | $132k | $25k | |
| Yelena Chester | CFO/Treasurer (Start 8/24) | 32 | $131k | $39k | |
| Janel Hines | VP of Community Impact | 40 | $130k | $13k | |
| Dave Drury | Board Member (End 6/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Mary Ellen Stanek | Chair | 1 | $0 | ||
| Paul Jones | Chair (End 6/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Gregory Oberland | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | ||
| Cecelia Gore | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Cory Nettles | Board Member (End 6/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Marie O'brien | Board Member (End 6/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Susan Ela | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Pedro Colon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Thomas Florsheim | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Derek Tyus | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Naryan Leazer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Cristy Garcia-Thomas | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Blaine Gibson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jaqueline Ward | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $500 | |
| David Gay | Board Member (Start 7/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Rebeca Lopez | Board Member (Start 7/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Derek Mosely | Board Member (Start 1/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jim Schleif | Board Member (Start 1/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Devona Wright-Cottrel | Board Member (Start 7/24) | 1 | $0 | ||
| Gail Yabuki | Board Member (Start 1/24) | 1 | $0 |
About
- Legal name
- Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 396036407
- Address
- 2153 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53212-3101
- State
- Wisconsin
- Mission
- Inspiring philanthropy, serving donors, strengthening communities, now and for future generations. (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- T310 Philanthropy, voluntary services and grantmaking
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
- Size band
- 9 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1989
- Principal officer
- Yelena Chester (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 October 1942
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 4, latest 2024
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
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Longest observed on the filings
≥6years on the filingsMary Ellen Stanek
≥6years on the filingsPaul Jones
≥6years on the filingsCecelia Gore
≥6years on the filingsCory Nettles
Latest return
year to 31 December 2024iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 31 December 2024. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $1.08bn
- Total liabilities
- $33.4m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $1.05bn
- Contributions and grants received
- $41.5m
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Grants and similar paid out
- $67.8m
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 47
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85.2m | $85.5m | Deficit $330k |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.
Grants paid
25+ listediFrom Schedule I of the Form 990: grants and assistance to organisations in the United States, largest first (up to 25). Schedule I is filed only by organisations that gave more than $5,000 to any one recipient.| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Alliance Inc | Unrestricted | $4.6m |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Martha e. Parker and peter h. Thermansen charitable fund. | $2m |
| Uwm Foundation | Shaw scientist program | $1.8m |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Impacting pc knowledge and screening in black men | $1.5m |
| American Endowment Foundation | Fbl louie and sue andrew charitable fund a24011 | $1.1m |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County | Unrestricted use | $1m |
| Wispact Inc | 2024 wispact foundation grants | $987k |
| Children's Wisconsin | Gift commitment | $967k |
| Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee | The 2023 and 2024 funding plan | $960k |
| United Community Center | 2024 funding allocation | $915k |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Sustaining support | $801k |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Shaw scientist program | $800k |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Sustaining support for columbia st. Mary's hospital | $800k |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc | The campaign for the future | $792k |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Classical music programs | $783k |
| Marquette University | Frank rogers bacon fund scholarship | $772k |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | The together we grow campaign | $732k |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Matching grant | $717k |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Hvac project | $694k |
| Acts Community Development Corporation | 2024 funding allocation | $553k |
| Urban Ecology Center | Growing environmental education in washington park | $552k |
| Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc | Sustaining support | $540k |
| Housing Resources Inc | 2024 funding allocation | $510k |
| Lynden Inc | Mary l. Nohl fellowship for individual artists, 2025-2027 cycles | $482k |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Robert hill fund | $449k |