Also known as: Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation · Posner Foundation · Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation Inc
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 396050150) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation reported 19 grants totaling $310,000 to 19 organizations across 3 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $75,000 to Marquette University LAW.
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1 of the 19 grants in this filing (2024) — $6,000 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University LAW | MILWAUKEE, WI | $75,000 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | MILWAUKEE, WI | $35,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin EYE Institute | MILWAUKEE, WI | $30,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | MILWAUKEE, WI | $20,000 |
| Tools for Peace | PASADENA, CA | $20,000 |
| College Possible | MILWAUKEE, WI | $15,000 |
| Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin | MILWAUKEE, WI | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | MILWAUKEE, WI | $12,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - ACE Program Arts in Community Education Part | MILWAUKEE, WI | $12,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Coro Southern California | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee BAR Association Foundation Inc | MILWAUKEE, WI | $10,000 |
| Centro DE LA Communidad United Community Center | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,500 |
| Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,500 |
| UWM Foundation Inc UWM MKE Scholars Scholarship Fund | MILWAUKEE, WI | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Film | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 |
| Nathan & Ester Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
